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Listen to this articleHIA-LI, a business and economic development group, welcomed six members to its Board of Directors, as well as new officers.
New board members include Mario Asaro, president of Industry One Realty; Phil Boyle, president and CEO of Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting/Jake’s 58; Jeffrey Dorschuck, senior vice president at M&T Bank; Steven Kuperschmid, partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek; Alex Lipsky, co-owner and president of Lipsky Construction; and Kevin Santacroce, New York Market president of ConnectOne Bank.
“We’re thrilled to have such a talented and visionary group of professionals joining our board,” Terri Alessi-Miceli, president and CEO of HIA-LI, said in a news release about the new appointments.
“Their diverse expertise and dedication to Long Island’s economic growth will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to champion the needs of the business community and foster innovation,” she added.
New officers include Anthony Manetta, CEO of Standard Advisors Group and Babylon Town councilman, who was elected for a two-year term as HIA-LI Board chairperson, advancing from his previous position as first vice chairperson. He replaces Carol Allen, CEO of People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union.
“Carol Allen has earned widespread admiration from the Long Island business community for her outstanding tenure as HIA-LI Chairperson,” Manetta said in the news release. “We deeply appreciate her unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and exemplary leadership.”
“I’m honored to step into this role and work alongside such accomplished leaders,” Manetta added. “Together, we will further HIA-LI’s mission to support regional businesses, drive innovation, and bolster economic opportunities throughout Long Island.”
“Anthony Manetta is widely regarded as one of Long Island’s foremost business leaders and public servants,” Alessi-Miceli said. “His steadfast commitment to the bi-county region is evident, and we are eager to see the impact of his vision and leadership in his new role.”
In addition, Kevin O’Connor, principal of KMO Strategy, advances to the post of first vice chairperson after previously serving as second vice chairperson. Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables at PSEG Long Island, was elected second vice chairperson, advancing from his role as corporate secretary. Alan Sasserath, CEO of the certified public accounting firm Sasserath & Co., will continue in his role as treasurer of the HIA-LI Board. And James Coughlan, principal at TRITEC Real Estate Co., was elected corporate secretary.
