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Meet Our Board

A dedicated group of leaders, scientists, and community members committed to protecting one of the cleanest unfiltered water sources in the country.

The Skaneateles Lake Association’s Board of Directors brings together expertise in science, policy, business, and community leadership. Together, they help shape strategy, support critical initiatives, and ensure the long-term protection of the lake and its watershed.

Officers

Bob DeWitt, President
Retired, President and Founder, Lakeview Automotive and Marine
Niles, NY

James Tifft, MD, Vice President
Retired, Gastroenterologist, Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY
Spafford, NY

Richard Hole, Esq., Treasurer
Retired, Partner, Bond Schoeneck & King
Spafford, NY

Patricia Orr, Secretary
Retired, Senior Training Specialist, National Grid
Niles, NY

Members

Members:
David Allyn
Director, Philanthropic Affairs, Allyn Family Foundation
Skaneateles, NY

Dave Birchenough
Retired, Manufacturing Business Owner
Skaneateles, NY

William Dean, Ph.D.
Retired, Biochemist, Vice President, Development, Genencor International
Skaneateles, NY

Jed Delmonico
Founder and CEO, Delmonico Insurance
Skaneateles, NY

Rachel DeWitt
Senior Policy Advisor, ESP Advisors
Skaneateles, NY

Ellen Donovan
Retired, Vice President, Marketing, Manhattan Associates and AirWatch
Skaneateles, NY

Charles Driscoll, Ph.D.
Professor, Environmental Systems, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Syracuse University
Skaneateles, NY

Ben Ebherhardt
Director, Mid-Lakes Navigation
Skaneateles, NY

Fran Rotunno Fish
Retired, RN, MS, Owner, Consultations for Health Care Quality Management
Skaneateles, NY

Celeste Gudas
Chairwoman and Founder, 24 Seven Talent
Niles, NY

Joe Grasso
Treasurer and Vice President, Finance and Administration; Lemoyne College
Skaneateles, NY

Dana Hall, Ph.D.
Retired, Senior Vice President, SAIC
Spafford, NY

Brian Harkins
Retired, Sales Executive, Cisco
Niles, NY

Bill Hecht

Deborah Hole
Retired, Teacher and Librarian
Spafford, NY

Chris Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University
Niles, NY

Cornelius “Neil” B. Murphy, Jr., Ph.D.
Retired, President, SUNY-ESF
Retired, Chairman of the Board, O’Brien & Gere
Syracuse, NY

Peter Plumley, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University
Lafayette, NY

Linda Roche
Realtor, Howard Hanna
Skaneateles, NY

William “Buzz” Roberts, MD
Retired, Urologist, St. Joseph’s Health
Skaneateles, NY

Paul F. Torrisi, MD
Retired, Ophthalmologist, Retina-Vitreous Surgeons of CNY
Skaneateles, NY

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