
Board of Directors
The importance of Boys & Girls Club leadership, the Board of Directors, cannot be overstated. Volunteer leaders represent the strength and diversity of the Club's Board.
The board is a reflection of the community in which they live and work. Their depth of understanding about the local club is crucial to their power as advocates and to preserving young lives. The Board of Directors serves three primary roles: Trusteeship, Planning and Resource Development.
Information about serving on the board is listed below. Find our Staff list here.
Officers
President
April Backus, Siena College Research Institute
Vice Presidents
Howie Architzel, SEFCU
Christine Tramantano, Malkin & Ross
Secretaries
Micaela Townsend, City School District of Albany
Treasurer
Daniel Henley, Dawn Homes Management
Of Counsel
Charlie Gottlieb, Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna
Board Members
Owusu Anane, City of Albany, Common Council 10th Ward
Brett Baxt, Howard Group
Liz Benjamin, Marathon Strategies
Mark Bobb-Semple, Global Partners
Jim Callister, Achievements
Christopher Dawson, Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Brandye Ferro, 99 Restaurants
David Frank, State Education Dept, Charter Schools
Rachele Genhofer, Little Dog Advertising, Pearls Bagels & Bakery
Zach Hasselbarth, Sikorsky Credit Union
Helena Heath, Retired Albany City Court Judge
Ben Houck, Mazzone Hospitality
John Kearney, Retired
Kristen Koenig, Harbor Networks
Nora McDowell, NYS Homes & Community Renewal
Brian Mulvey, MVP Healthcare
Ge'Net Ninstant, BST & Company
David Ocasio Ross, Sunmark Credit Union
Tony Potenza, Retired
Nick Riley, City of Albany
Lindsey Speach, Death Wish Coffee
James Tardy, Department of Health
Elyse Zima, The Inn at Erlowest
Become a Board Member
Becoming a Board Member is a highly rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. Come explore how your experience and expertise can help the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area have a more profound impact on the Capital Region's youth and the community at large. Join our team of highly skilled and talented professionals! Please note mandatory criminal background checks are required for every staff and board member at BGCCA.
If you are interested in joining our board or a fundraising committee, please contact:
Justin Reuter
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (518) 462-5528 Ext. 1001
Email: jreuter@bgccapitalarea.org