Board of Directors July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
AMA New York Capital Region
Melissa Kees
President
July 1, 2025-Present
Zac Barbis
EVP of Events
Karen Paul
EVP of Membership July 2024-Present
Alana Feldman
EVP of Marketing and Communications
Victoria Cirilli
Secretary
Nick Desso
EVP of Chapter Operations
Tiernan Foley
Collegiate Relations
Heather Ré
Board Member at Large
Kordelia Hutans
Board Member at Large
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.