Officers
- President – Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
First Vice President – David Ciurczak, Starpoint CSD
Second Vice President – Jack Rallo, South Orangetown CSD
Third Vice President – Dennis Martin, South Huntington UFSD
Treasurer – Marty Abrams, Herricks UFSD
Officer At-Large – Andrew Ridgeway, Sandy Creek CSD
Past President – Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
State Directors
- John Thuener, Saratoga Springs City School District | Capital District Chapter
- Kevin Storsberg, Whitesboro CSD | Central NY Chapter
- Christian Hansen, Brockport Central School District | Central Western Chapter
- Dean McKnight, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES | Chautauqua Chapter
- PJ Fannon, LeRoy Central School District | Genesee Valley Chapter
- Ryan Schmidt, Valley Central School District | Mid-Hudson Chapter
- Geoff Brown, Fayetteville-Manlius SD | Mid-State Chapter
- Brian Graham, Port Washington UFSD | Nassau Chapter
- Earl Smeal, Niagara Falls City School District | Niagara Frontier Chapter
- Chad Lawrence, Malone Central School District | North Country Chapter
- Christopher Stillman, Sidney Central School | Northern Catskills Chapter
- Paul Brissette, Central Square Schools | Oswego County Chapter
- Matthew Bollatto, Suffern CSD | Rockland County Chapter
- Alberto Venezia, CARMEL CSD – Southeastern Chapter
- Shannon Davis, HORNELL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Southern Finger Lakes Chapter
- Ralph Schuldt, Susquehanna Valley CSD | Southern Tier Chapter
- Emmet Urban, Western Suffolk BOCES | Suffolk Chapter
- Bob Fussa, Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD | Wayne Finger Lakes Chapter
Chapter Presidents
- Richard Austin, Cambridge CSD | Capital District Chapter
- Ken Smith, Holland Patent CSD | Central Chapter
- Joe Flansburg, Bloomfield CSD | Central Western Chapter
- Nick Titus, Pioneer CSD | Chautauqua Chapter
- Jordan Yager, Oakfield-Alabama CSD | Genesee Valley Chapter
- Janet Calnan, Orange Ulster BOCES | MId-Hudson Chapter
- Eric Francisco, Auburn Enlarged City School District | Mid-State Chapter
- Jon Simpkins, Bellmore-Merrick CSD | Nassau Chapter
- Mark Rampado, Amherst CSD | Niagara Frontier Chapter
- Brian Arias, Watertown CSD | North Country Chapter
- Brett Wood, Walton CSD | Northern Catskills Chapter
- Jason Godkin, Phoenix CSD | Oswego Chapter
- Jack Rallo, South Orangetown CSD | Rockland Chapter
- Eric Strack, Mt. Pleasant CSD | Southeastern Chapter
- Heather Williams, Ithaca SD | Southern Finger Lakes Chapter
- Andrew Burlingame, Vestal CSD | Southern Tier Chapter
- Daniel Leddy, Smithtown Schools | Suffolk Chapter
- Mike McClain, Canandaigua City SD | Wayne Finger Lakes Chapter
Standing Committees
Bylaws
- Keith Langlotz (Chair), Williamsville CSD
Kim Parahus, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
James Saitta, Lynbrook UFSD
PJ Fannon, LeRoy CSD
John Moran, HarborFields CSD
Mike McClain, Canandaigua City SD
James Saitta, Lynnbrook CSD
Terry Stoddard, CitiBOCES
Honorary: Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Finance
- Marty Abrams (Chair), Herricks UFSD
Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES David Ciurczak, Starpoint CSD
Jack Rallo, South Orangetown CSD
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
Keith Langlotz, Williamsville CSD
PJ Fannon, LeRoy CSD
Mike Wood, Mexico CSD
Eric Francisco, Auburn Enlarged City SD
CARE Committee (Committee for Awareness & Resiliency)
- Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES David Ciurczak, Starpoint CSD
Jack Rallo, South Orangetown CSD
Dennis Martin, South Huntington UFSD
Marty Abrams, Herricks UFSD
Andrew Ridgeway, Sandy Creek CSD
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
Task Forces
Accreditation
- Matt Erwin (Co-Chair), North Syracuse CSD Charles Milne, CDF, (Co-Chair) Newfane CSD
Keith Watkins, (Co-Chair) New Rochelle CSD
Elaine MacLachlan, Skaneateles CSD
Andrew Ridgeway, Sandy Creek CSD
Corporate Partnership
- Geoff Brown (Co-Chair), Fayetteville Manlius CSD
Mark Rampado (Co-Chair), Amherst CSD
Keith Watkins (Mentor), New Rochelle CSD
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
Bill Bartlett, Middletown ECSD
Matthew Buisch, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
Steve West, Laurens CSD
Jason Grefski, Three Village CSD
Andy Ridgeway, Sandy Creek CSD
Honorary: Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Energy
- Keith Langlotz (Chair), Williamsville CSD
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
Matt Backes, North Babylon UFSD
John Hall, North Shore CSD
Jason Compo, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Ian Rowberry, Oswego City SD
Wayne Carter, WSWHE BOCES
Charlie Milne, NewFane CSD
Facilities Assessment
- Kevin Storsberg (Co-Chair), Whitesboro CSD
David Ciurszak (Co-Chair), Starpoint CSD
Keith Watkins, New Rochelle CSD
James Bosse, West Islip UFSD
Russ Randazzo, Baldwin CSD
Paul Brissette, Central Square CSD
Phil Smith, North Syracuse CSD
Dean McKnight, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES
Nick Titus, CDF, Pioneer School District
Retired DOF Assessor: Fred Koelbel, Retired
Honorary: Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Legislative
- Jeff Mochan (Co-Chair), Clyde Savannah Central School
Bob Schongar (Co-Chair), Lansingburgh CSD
Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Thomas Briggs, Southern Westchester BOCES
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse CSD – Education
Keith Langlotz, Williamsville CSD – Energy
Kristien Nannini, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Steve West, Laurens CSD
Bob Fussa, Honeoye Falls CSD
Jon Simpkins, Bellmore-Merrick CSD
Jason Godkin, Phoenix CSD
Geoff Brown, Fayetteville-Manlius CSD
James Carr, Hinman Straub
Heather Evans, Hinman Straub
DOF Task Force
- Brian Graham (Chair), Port Washington UFSD
Steve West (Co-Chair), Laurens CSD
Thomas Clapper, Retired
Michael Coghlan, Horseheads CSD
Jason Godkin, Phoenix CSD
Fred Koelbel, Retired
Dean McKnight, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES
Charles Milne, Newfane CSD
Andrew Ridgeway, Sandy Creek CSD
Russ Randazzo, Baldwin CSD
Bill Schrom, Ravena Coeymans Selkirk CSD
Geoff Brown, Fayetteville-Manlius SD
James Carr, Hinman Straub
Heather Evans, Hinman Straub
Earl Smeal, Niagara Falls City School District
Membership
- Jack Rallo (Chair), South Orangetown CSD
Dennis Martin (Co-Chair), Herricks UFSD
Cyril Grant, Berlin CSD
Linda Shaw, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Emmett Urban, Western Suffolk BOCES
Ryan Tilbury, Phelps-Clifton Springs CSD
Jarrett Butchino, Hannibal CSD
Greg Meixner, Fayetteville-Manlius CSD
Honorary: Matthew DellaPenna,
Genesee Valley BOCES
Advisory council
- Brian Bentley (Chair), Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Matt Erwin, North Syracuse Central School District
Jeff Mochan, Clyde Savannah Central School
Bob Schongar, Lansingburgh CSD
Kim Parahus, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD
Paul Rooney, North Rockland CSD
Michael Coghlan, Horseheads, CSD
Keith Langlotz, Williamsville CSD
Marty Abrams, Herricks UFSD
Wayne Wideman, Retired
Keith Watkins, New Rochelle CSD
Tink Wright, Retired
Bill Blosser, Retired
Chris Ouderkirk, Retired
Joe Hammond, Phoenix CSD
Fred Koelbel, Retired
Peter Riggi, Retired
Mike Sheehan, Retired
SFMI Board of Directors
Focus: educational programming
First Chair: Jamie Smith, The Storm King School
Second Chair: Filled in 2025
Vice Chair, David Ciurczak, Starpoint CSD
Secretary: Jack Rallo, South Orangetown CSD
Treasurer: Marty Abrams, Herricks UFSD
SFA Leadership Reps
Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Dennis Martin, South Huntington School District
Andrew Ridgeway, CDF, Sandy Creek CSD
Matthew Erwin, North Syracuse CSD
Elected
Term ends 2026: Patty Cerio, OHM BOCES
Term ends 2026: Josh Reiss, ONC BOCES
Term ends 2025: Keith Langlotz, Williamsville CSD
Term ends 2025: Keith Watkins, CDF, City School District of New Rochelle
Golf Committee
Geoff Brown (Chair), Fayetteville Manlius CSD
Jamie Smith, The Storm King School
Dennis Martin, Herricks UFSD
John Thuener, Saratoga Springs City School District
Matthew DellaPenna, Genesee Valley BOCES
Association Staff
Kathleen Van De Loo
Executive Director
It has been my privilege to have served as the NYSSFA’s Executive Director since 2001, when it was still called the Association for Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds (SBGA).
I have worked with Association leadership on a variety of key initiatives over the years, including the first “It Takes a Professional” campaign, the creation of the School Facilities Management Institute (SFMI), and the passage of the Director of Facilities Law establishing a statewide Civil Service exam process for facilities directors. I was also privileged to be part of the NYSSFA when it welcomed its first female president.
I will continue to serve as the SFA’s team lead and oversee governance, advocacy, Civil Service matters and the Pathway to the Profession.
Megan Murphy
Program Director
With nine years in a high-level administrative position with a top accounting firm and more than 15 years in the hotel industry, Megan’s expertise in organization, customer service and relationship building make her a perfect fit to serve as the team lead for the School Facilties Management Institute (SFMI). Her hospitality experience also ensures she knows her way around an event space.
Megan also oversees the SFMI/SFA program calendar, work plans, Leadership Conference, fall Conference & Expo program; SFA project work, NYSERDA relations and the Facilities Assessment program.
George Chateauneuf
Trade Show Manager
Whether he’s reaching out to exhibitors, refereeing rivalries over preferred booth assignments, working with venue staff or managing the myriad logistical details of putting on a trade show, George’s expertise ensures a smooth and seamless exhibit hall experience for vendors and attendees alike.
He has developed successful conferences and trade shows, with as many as 3,000 attendees, for financial professionals, contractors, marketing professionals and more.
George is also responsible for putting a successful Conference experience literally in the palm of your hand by overseeing all things related to the Conference App.
Melissa Cathone
Membership Strategy
Melissa worked with the SFA in a variety of roles for about five years, and we are excited to welcome her back to the team.
She is an expert in the big-picture aspects of the membership experience and is currently hard at work on the membership renewal campaign. She also facilitates all meetings of the Membership Committee, assists with onboarding new members, and responds to inquiries from new and prospective members.
In addition, Melissa also brings her attention to detail and customer service skills to overseeing the Association’s accreditation programs.
Beverly Seinberg
Communications/Member Services
Before officially becoming part of the NYSSFA team, Bev spent several years combing through the news media for articles to include in the weekly Wednesday Wake Up newsletter’s “In the News” section.
For the past year, she has served as editor of the newsletter and loves to feature the latest news about our members and chapters, so send yours along!
Bev also crafts most of the written communications you receive from us, from legislative updates to reminders about registering for events. She is also the friendly voice at the other end of the NYSSFA phone line, making sure all inquiries reach the right team member.
Clare Hart
Program Coordinator
Clare has also worked with the Association in a variety of roles over the years. She is currently putting her experience to work on coordinating the Winter and Spring School Facilities Managers’ Academies and pre-Advocacy Day seminar as well as providing behind-the-scenes support for the fall Conference & Expo.
With a long memory and a wealth of patience, Clare is an invaluable resource for her colleagues in navigating their roles on our expanded NYSSFA team.
Scott Booth
Finance Manager
Scott has also been working with the NYSSFA for many years, overseeing all things financial — depositing checks, paying bills, keeping the books and reporting regularly to Association leadership.
Any association’s success is dictated by their fiscal ingenuity, and this feat requires much more than totaling money coming in and subtracting money going out. With Scott’s expertise, honed through more than years of experience, viable budgets are approved, accounts are kept in the black and board members are kept abreast of every penny.
Erin Ryan
Creative Director
Erin has more than 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, producing attention-getting print and digital materials for nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes. Her areas of expertise include web design, membership materials, event collateral and promotional pieces.
Erin works hard to ensure the final product isn’t just artistically creative, but that it contains messaging and design that can be carried across multiple formats to help stretch budgets further.
