Board of Directors
Meet the Advocate Drum Leadership Team
The Board of Directors at Advocate Drum comprises dedicated professionals who bring diverse expertise and passion to furthering the mission of our organization. With a strong commitment to the community and an unwavering focus on the future, our board members play an essential role in guiding the direction of our initiatives, fostering growth, and ensuring that Advocate Drum continues to make a meaningful impact.
Officers
Chair : David J. Zembiec – Retired – Executive Director, Jefferson County Economic Development
Vice-Chair : Ryan Piche – Administrator, Jefferson County
Secretary : Stephen J. Todd – District Superintendent, Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES
Treasurer : Katie H. Malinowski, Executive Director, Tug Hill Commission
Immediate Past Chair : Thomas H. Carman, President/CEO Samaritan Medical Center
Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) : Joseph M. Butler Jr.
Directors
- Maureen Cean, COO, THRIVE Wellness & Recovery Inc.
- Mary M. Corriveau, Retired – City of Watertown Manager
- Ruth Doyle, Administrator, St. Lawrence County
- Daniel Dupee, President, Jefferson Community College
- Carl Farone, Executive Director, Development Authority of the North Country
- Beth Fipps, Vice President, Foundation and Community Services, Samaritan Medical Center
- Judith Gentner, Retired – Deputy to the Garrison Commander, Fort Drum
- Rogert F. Hagemann III, Retired – Jefferson County Administrator
- Alec E. Johnson, Editor & Publisher, Johnson Newspaper Corporation
- Kevin J. Jordan, Retired, Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
- Joseph Lightfoot, Legislator, St. Lawrence County
- Ronald McDougall, President, Jeff-Lewis-St. Lawrence Central Trades
- Vincent Nortz, Legislator, Lewis County
- Rich O’Connor, President, Taylor Concrete
- John O’Driscoll, Retired, Business Manager, IBEW Local 910
- Zakary I. Woodruff, Esq., Attorney, Woodruff Law Firm
- James W. Wright, Retired, Executive Director of the Development Authority of the North Country and New York Senator
Fort Drum Representatives
- COL Matthew Myer, Garrison Commander, Fort Drum
Sonja Draught, Directorate of Plans, Analysis, and Integration, Fort Drum
Directors Emeriti
- John Deans
- F. Anthony Keating
- John Johnson Jr.
- Terry Roche
Staff
- Michael McFadden, Executive Director
- Nancy Datoush, Administrative Assistant
The Backbone of Advocate Drum
At Advocate Drum, our staff is the backbone of everything we do. Their dedication and expertise drive the success of the organization, ensuring every operation runs smoothly and efficiently. We pride ourselves on building a team of passionate professionals.
A Team Committed to Excellence
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