Board of Trustees

Anderson Center for Autism operates under the guidance of three exceptional Boards of Trustees. These volunteers donate their time, talent, and resources to ensure that Anderson remains the premier service provider for individuals on the autism spectrum. We appreciate the contributions that each of these skilled and generous individuals makes towards the achievement of our goals. Are you interested in learning how you can contribute to this fantastic endeavor? Contact us at 845-889-9594 to discuss.

Anderson Center for Autism & Anderson Center Services, Inc.

Philip Bronzi CHAIR SVP, COMMERCIAL LENDING DIRECTOR – RHINEBECK BANK
Paul A. Colbert 1ST VICE CHAIR ATTORNEY – CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
Julie H. Krieger 2ND VICE CHAIR
Kathryn Seckler TREASURER PARTNER – DAY SECKLER
Charles M. Cullen SECRETARY EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER – RONDOUT SAVINGS BANK.
Margaret M. Cusumano TRUSTEE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF NURSING OFFICER – SAINT JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER
Barry Feirstein TRUSTEE Parent/Retired
Eric Gorman TRUSTEE OWNER – INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Joseph J. Hally TRUSTEE Vice President Regulatory Affairs Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Edward Hussey TRUSTEE PARENT/RETIRED MTA
Peter G. Jordan TRUSTEE President of Dutchess Community College
Tondra Lynford TRUSTEE PARENT/MSW
Tara A. Pleat TRUSTEE Attorney – Wilcenski & Pleat, PLLC
Gentian Shero TRUSTEE OWNER – SHERO DESIGNS, INC.
Maulik Trivedi TRUSTEE MEDICAL DOCTOR/CO-FOUNDER – STATIONMD
Rebecca A. Valk TRUSTEE ATTORNEY – REBECCA VALK LAW

Anderson Foundation for Autism, Inc.

Kevin J. Kollar CHAIR PARENT/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – FIS GLOBAL
Susan E. Brune VICE CHAIR PARENT/ATTORNEY – BRUNE LAW P.C.
Kevin DeHond TREASURER DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HIGH NET WORTH INVESTMENTS – HUDSON VALLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS (HVIA)
Michelle Almeida TRUSTEE
Marybeth Cale TRUSTEE OWNER – CALE COMMUNICATIONS
Brittany N. Cataldo TRUSTEE SR. RELATIONSHIP BANKER – M&T BANK
Jason P. Karadus TRUSTEE Principal Broker / Owner-Real Estate Brokerage – Corcoran Country Living
Daniel J. Lambe TRUSTEE PARENT/CLAIMS INVESTIGATOR – F AND L CLAIMS SERVICE, INC.
Christopher R. Mertens TRUSTEE PARENT
Jeanne R. Raichle TRUSTEE PARENT/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Anderson Center International

Tondra Lynford CHAIR & INTERIM TREASURER PARENT/MSW
Susan Angeles VICE CHAIR PARENT/LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER/ARTIST
Ivana Trellova SECRETARY CEO/BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Samuel Adjorlolo, Ph.D., TRUSTEE LECTURER, RESEARCHER
Natalia Roksana Guminska, Ph.D. TRUSTEE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – UNIVERSITY OF ZIELONA GORA/PORTLAND
Sarah Kisitu Kasule TRUSTEE SOCIAL WORKER
Kevin J. Kollar TRUSTEE PARENT/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – FIS GLOBAL
Lucia Mikurcikova TRUSTEE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Lifetime Honorary Members

Neeraj Alimchandani
Susan Angeles
Elinor “Jean” Arnold
Rebecca M. Blahut
Elizabeth Corcoran
Margaret Cusumano
Pompey H. Delafield
Barry Feirstein
Eric D. Gorman
Joseph T. Kirchhoff
Richard W. Lewis
Tondra Lynford
John Maserjian
David W. Melby
William Melcher
John Pecchia
Jeanne R. Raichle
Wilfred Rohde
John A. Scileppi
Sarah E. Sholes
Fritz Sonnenschmidt
Edward J. Sullivan
Francis M. Synan

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