RICK LEVITRE, PRESIDENT
Rick spent his career in higher education focusing on Agriculture and Farming. He is a UVM Associate Professor Emeritus Retired Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Franklin & Essex Counties and more.
Rick spent his career in higher education focusing on Agriculture and Farming. He is a UVM Associate Professor Emeritus Retired Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Franklin & Essex Counties and more.
JENNY GESSLER, VICE PRESIDENT
Jenny has over 30 years in successful non-profit management and holds a PhD in counseling. She retired in 2019 and enjoys spending time in nature, good wine and giving to her community as a volunteer.
Jenny has over 30 years in successful non-profit management and holds a PhD in counseling. She retired in 2019 and enjoys spending time in nature, good wine and giving to her community as a volunteer.
NORA DE SANTIAGO SCHULZ, SECRETARY
Nora is co-owner of The Focal Point and Smart Tux in downtown Malone. She has vast experience in sales, computer systems, retail, and business management. Nora is dedicated to the arts and cultural education, and believes teamwork provides good leadership for our community.
Nora is co-owner of The Focal Point and Smart Tux in downtown Malone. She has vast experience in sales, computer systems, retail, and business management. Nora is dedicated to the arts and cultural education, and believes teamwork provides good leadership for our community.
MONIQUE CHARBONNEAU
Monique is a Clarkson University graduate in Engineering. While at Clarkson, Staples was a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Clarkson College Student Association, as well as a calculus tutor. She worked for 25 years in engineering and sales in positions for the Carrier Corporation in Syracuse, NY, Detroit, and Los Angeles. Staples retired from Carrier as Director of International Sales. Monique's second career was as a volunteer, which has involved jobs as varied as producer of elementary, middle, and high school musicals, Girl Scout leader, choir chaperone on overseas competitions, National Charity League parent supervisor, and a worker in Mission Hospital’s Valiant Women program. She is a successful entrepreneur and supports many local agencies in her hometown of Malone, NY.
Monique is a Clarkson University graduate in Engineering. While at Clarkson, Staples was a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Clarkson College Student Association, as well as a calculus tutor. She worked for 25 years in engineering and sales in positions for the Carrier Corporation in Syracuse, NY, Detroit, and Los Angeles. Staples retired from Carrier as Director of International Sales. Monique's second career was as a volunteer, which has involved jobs as varied as producer of elementary, middle, and high school musicals, Girl Scout leader, choir chaperone on overseas competitions, National Charity League parent supervisor, and a worker in Mission Hospital’s Valiant Women program. She is a successful entrepreneur and supports many local agencies in her hometown of Malone, NY.
MARIANNE GOODFELLOW
Marianne spent her career in higher education and now resides at North Country Meadows Farm which is in the process of preserving it as a unique historic farmstead. Her hope is to bring Art to the community.
Marianne spent her career in higher education and now resides at North Country Meadows Farm which is in the process of preserving it as a unique historic farmstead. Her hope is to bring Art to the community.
BROOKE LYN
Brooke spent her 20s traveling around the world to just under 30 different countries and continues to travel to far off lands. Brooke is an accomplished Interior Designer and Antique Dealer, owning her own business since 2015. She also designs and produces fine jewelry. She has a love of design, a passion for helping people, and an interest in real estate investing. Currently she manages a local café, Cafe Nouveau, and has an interest in getting kids involved in the arts.
Brooke spent her 20s traveling around the world to just under 30 different countries and continues to travel to far off lands. Brooke is an accomplished Interior Designer and Antique Dealer, owning her own business since 2015. She also designs and produces fine jewelry. She has a love of design, a passion for helping people, and an interest in real estate investing. Currently she manages a local café, Cafe Nouveau, and has an interest in getting kids involved in the arts.
