Board of Directors

AMA New York Capital Region

Melissa Kees

President July 1, 2025-Present

Marlene Navarro

President Elect July 1, 2025-Present

EVP of Marketing and Communications 2023-2025

Stephen Hartmann

Treasurer July 2024-Present

Karen Paul

EVP of Membership July 2024-Present

Robert Braathe

Immediate Past President

President July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025

Kayla Stopera

EVP of Chapter Operations July 1, 2025-Present

EVP of Chapter Operations Elect

October 2024-June 2025

Victoria Cirilli

EVP of Events October 2024-Present

Amy McGeady

EVP of Marketing Communications

July 2025-Present

VP of Marketing Communications

2024-2025

Ali Anechiarico

Chapter Advisor

President July 2021-June 2023

 

We extend our deepest gratitude to the past presidents of the

AMA New York Capital Region Chapter for their unwavering dedication,

visionary leadership, and significant contributions

to advancing the field of marketing in the Capital Region.

Presidents:

Melissa Kees 2025-Present

Robert Braathe 2023-2025

Ali Anechiarico 2021-2023

Chelsie Jankow 2020-2021  

Will Trevor 2019-2020

Michael Roach 2018-2019

Alan Baker 2016-2018

Ann Marie Lizzi 2015-2016

Rosalyn Rufer 2014-2015

Nigar Hale 2012-2014

Laura Lachell 2011-2012

Alicia Deering 2010-2011

Cynthia Nagle 2009-2010

Courtney Remington 2007-2009

Dawn McGrath 2006-2007

Robert Turan 2005-2006

Nicole Stein 2004-2005

Jennifer Wilson 2003-2004

Sandy Pogue 2002-2003

Robert Clancy 2001-2002

Linda Mather 2000-2001

Judith Webster 1999-2000

Lisa Reale 1998-1999

Amy Ertel Bellcourt 1997-1998

Mark Shipley 1996-1997

Mary Ann Keeler 1995-1996

Betsy Hamilton 1994-1995

Paul Schurr 1993-1994

Your legacy of commitment and service continues to inspire and guide us.