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 : Ryan Piche – Administrator, Jefferson County
Vice-Chair : Kevin Jordan – Retired, Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
Secretary : Daniel Dupee – President, Jefferson Community College
Treasurer : Katie H. Malinowski, Executive Director, Tug Hill Commission
Immediate Past Chair : Thomas H. Carman, President/CEO Samaritan Medical Center
Directors
- Casandra Buell, Director of Planning & Community Development, Lewis County
- Mary M. Corriveau, Retired – City of Watertown Manager
- Shawna Cutuli, CEO, Watertown Family YMCA
- Chris DiFulvio, District Superintendent/CEO, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
- Ruth Doyle, Administrator, St. Lawrence County
- 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
- Robert F. Hagemann III, Retired – Jefferson County Administrator
- Tim Hunt, County Manager, Lewis County
- Alec E. Johnson, Editor & Publisher, Johnson Newspaper Corp.
- Joseph Lightfoot, Legislator, St. Lawrence County
- Ronald McDougall, Mayor, Village of Gouverneur
- Vincent Nortz, Legislator, Lewis County
- John O’Driscoll, Retired, Business Manager, IBEW Local 910
- Tim Reddick, CEO, Con Tech Building Systems, Inc.
- James W. Wright, Retired, Executive Director of the Development Authority of the North Country and New York Senator
Fort Drum Representatives
- COL Jason N. Adler, 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
- David Zembiec, Interim Executive Director
- Clancy Cox, Executive Assistant
- Ashley Shepard, Program Manager – Next Move NY – Live Love Stay
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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