PRESIDENT - ADAM OROPALLO
Adam is the CEO of International Border Company in Malone. He was very impressed to see the robust schedule of events and offerings that Foothills puts on for the community. He is excited to see Foothills grow into its new space on Pearl street in Malone and is honored to be a part of the process.
Adam is the CEO of International Border Company in Malone. He was very impressed to see the robust schedule of events and offerings that Foothills puts on for the community. He is excited to see Foothills grow into its new space on Pearl street in Malone and is honored to be a part of the process.
JENNY GESSLER - VICE PRESIDENT
Jenny Gessler graduated from Plattsburgh State, and moved to Malone area in the 80s. She worked at Community Action Agency (Comlinks) and started the Domestic/Family Violence Program there. She moved to Florida in '93 and worked as the Executive Director for over 25 years for a Women's Center, helping the homeless and domestic violence and sexual assault victims. She earned a PhD in psychotherapy with a specialty in sexology and had a small clinical practice. She retired in 2019 and spends time in the north country. She is an adjunct professor at Eastern Florida State College when not volunteering for Foothills Art Society.
Jenny Gessler graduated from Plattsburgh State, and moved to Malone area in the 80s. She worked at Community Action Agency (Comlinks) and started the Domestic/Family Violence Program there. She moved to Florida in '93 and worked as the Executive Director for over 25 years for a Women's Center, helping the homeless and domestic violence and sexual assault victims. She earned a PhD in psychotherapy with a specialty in sexology and had a small clinical practice. She retired in 2019 and spends time in the north country. She is an adjunct professor at Eastern Florida State College when not volunteering for Foothills Art Society.
STEVEN GARNEAU - TREASURER
Steven Garneau shares his life with his soulmate Vanda, his son Brandon, 17 and two adult children, Allison, 30 of Owls Head, and Thomas, 27 of Constable. His six grandchildren add to the great joys of his life. Steven is recently retired, but his passions include his family, including his church family, friends, sailing, and the performing arts such as music and theater. “I look forward to contributing to Foothills Art Society by utilizing my knowledge, skills, and abilities, to advance the goals and vision of the organization”.
Steven Garneau shares his life with his soulmate Vanda, his son Brandon, 17 and two adult children, Allison, 30 of Owls Head, and Thomas, 27 of Constable. His six grandchildren add to the great joys of his life. Steven is recently retired, but his passions include his family, including his church family, friends, sailing, and the performing arts such as music and theater. “I look forward to contributing to Foothills Art Society by utilizing my knowledge, skills, and abilities, to advance the goals and vision of the organization”.
BARRY ARMSTRONG
Barry, though a teacher by day, also works on 4 other community boards including the Malone Chamber of Commerce, Malone Revitalization Foundation, Ekrub Players and Sensational Ltd. When not traveling to Europe or the Caribbean, he loves spending time with his children and grandchildren. Otherwise, look for him sitting with his wife, Laura, next to his little brook in the foothills of the Adirondacks.
Barry, though a teacher by day, also works on 4 other community boards including the Malone Chamber of Commerce, Malone Revitalization Foundation, Ekrub Players and Sensational Ltd. When not traveling to Europe or the Caribbean, he loves spending time with his children and grandchildren. Otherwise, look for him sitting with his wife, Laura, next to his little brook in the foothills of the Adirondacks.
SHERRY BOYEA
Sherry was born and raised in Malone. Moving to MA and CA for 5 years, returning to Malone to be closer to her family and raise her 2 children. Sherry has worked in the Financial industry for most of her career. Sherry currently serves as VP, District Manager for Community Bank. Her volunteer work includes being a Board Member of Franklin County IDA/LDC and CDC, Auxiliary member of AHMC, American Legion, the Elks and Malone Rotary Club. She has been Past President of Rotary twice. Sherry is passionate about giving back to our great Community, helping sustain and grow upon the Arts and businesses in the area.
Sherry was born and raised in Malone. Moving to MA and CA for 5 years, returning to Malone to be closer to her family and raise her 2 children. Sherry has worked in the Financial industry for most of her career. Sherry currently serves as VP, District Manager for Community Bank. Her volunteer work includes being a Board Member of Franklin County IDA/LDC and CDC, Auxiliary member of AHMC, American Legion, the Elks and Malone Rotary Club. She has been Past President of Rotary twice. Sherry is passionate about giving back to our great Community, helping sustain and grow upon the Arts and businesses in the area.
LORRAINE CARTIER - SECRETARY AND MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR
Lorraine’s career covered the public and private sectors. Working on the board of the Wilder Homestead she organized special events, food preparation and a golf tournament that contributed significantly toward the organization’s fund raising. Lorraine is an amateur artist and enjoys working with the artistic community and other nonprofit organizations.
Lorraine’s career covered the public and private sectors. Working on the board of the Wilder Homestead she organized special events, food preparation and a golf tournament that contributed significantly toward the organization’s fund raising. Lorraine is an amateur artist and enjoys working with the artistic community and other nonprofit organizations.