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A unique feature of SYRACUSE 20/20 is the community leadership represented on its Board of directors including representatives of the private and non-profit sectors. This diverse group of people brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm for Syracuse and a strong desire to help the city grow and prosper.

Members of the Board
  • Dr. Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr., Co-Chairperson
    • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
  • Kathleen Murphy Pietrafesa, Co-Chairperson
    • Community Representative
  • Ron Berger
    • Bond Schoeneck & King
  • James V. Breuer
    • Hueber-Breuer, Inc.
  • Dr. Vincent Cama
    • Knowledge Systems & Research, Inc.
  • Dr. Nancy Cantor
    • Syracuse University
  • Rev. John Carter
    • Abundant Life Christion Center
  • Mary L. Cotter
    • Time Warner Cable
  • Dr. Ruben P. Cowart, III
    • Syracuse Community Health Center
  • Susan Crossett
    • National Grid
    Nicholas Dereszynski
    • Brown & Brown Empire State
  • Robert Doucette
    • Armory Development & Management, Inc.
  • Neil Falcone
    • UAW Area Director
  • Carol R. Fletcher
    • C.R. Fletcher Associates
  • John Frantz
    • Sutton Real Estate Company
  • Edward S. Green
    • Green & Seifter
  • Charlotte Holstein
    • FOCUS Greater Syracuse
  • Sharon Jack-Williams
    • Dunbar Center
  • Darlene A. Kerr
    •   Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
  • Duane Kinnon
    • Boys & Girls Club
  • Dr. Paul Kronenberg
    • Crouse Hospital
  • Kate McKenna
    • Syracuse Teachers Association
  • Patrick A. Mannion
    • Unity Mutual Life
  • Eric Mower
    • Eric Mower and Associates
  • Dr. Judy Mower
    • Private Consultant
  • Theodore M. Pasinski
    • St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
  • David A.A. Ridings
    • Private Business Executive
  • Kathryn H. Ruscitto
    • St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
  • Robert M. Sekowski
    • Empire Housing Development Corporation
  • Dr. Kenneth A. Shaw
    • Syracuse University
  • Rob Simpson
    • Metropolitan Development Association
  • Dr. John Smarrelli
    • LeMoyne College
  • Dr. David Smith
    • SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Dr. Debbie Sydow
    • Onondaga Community College

  • Vito Sciscioli, Executive Director
    SYRACUSE 20/20
  • Laurie Black, Policy Assistant
    SYRACUSE 20/20


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