Board Officers
President of the Board
Noelle Podoba, M&T Bank, VP in Mortgage Division
Vice President of the Board
Michael Lawrence, MVP, Director of Learning, Performance, and Culture
Treasurer of the Board
Barrett Mack, Mack and Associates, Founding Attorney
Secretary of the Board
Board of Directors
Lanyel Brandon, Stewart's Shops
John Carl, Janney Montgomery Scott
Bernie DeGiule, Slack Chemical Company
Candice Hunt, Cap Com Federal Credit Union
George LaMarche, LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC
Peter Mortka, Northwestern Mutual
Daniel O'Connor, Northwestern Mutual
Matt Scarchilli, Sandler Training
Board Member Commitment
Our Board of Directors is comprised of a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds and skill sets. Each member represents Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region in a positive manner in the community by promoting our mission and vision. Board members act as advocates, friends, and supporters of the agency. Board members encourage partnerships with appropriate institutions, groups, and individuals. If you are interested in finding out more information about serving on our Board of Directors please contact our agency CEO Sabrina Houser at Sabrina@bbbscr.org or 518-862-1250 x. 19.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Trustee Council
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Trustee Council is made up of our alumni Board of Directors who continue to stay engaged. Meeting once a year, the Trustee Council represents a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Council serves as a resource and acts as an integral part of the agency's leadership.
For more information about the Trustee Council, please contact Sabrina Houser at Sabrina@bbbscr.org
How the Trustee Council Works
The Trustee Council works to further enhance the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. By engaging and inspiring community members on our work and vision, our Trustee Council is an integral part of our agency's success.
Our Members
Jamie Brown
John Calareso Jr., Esq.
Tom Donovan
Ryan Faville
George Hearst
Dan Hurteau
Mark Jarocki
Daniel Landauer
Robert McNamara
Julie Miner
Joe Moloughney
Jim Morrell
Bernie Noonan
Kevin Parisi
Alison Pase
Paul Petell
Scott Peterson
Sarah Quinn
Chuck Reed
John Reilly
Terri Scalise-Roller
Dave Taillon
Jeff Weiss
Kimberly Young Wilkins, Ed.D
Ronald Zuba