Advisory Board
The NYSBDC advisory board is composed of esteemed professionals and thought leaders from diverse industries and organizations who bring invaluable expertise, guidance, and insights to our network. Together, they help shape the strategic direction of the NYSBDC, ensuring we continue to deliver impactful support and resources for small businesses across New York State.
The board’s expertise helps us tackle emerging challenges, foster innovation, and drive economic growth across New York. Meet the dedicated members who guide our mission and strengthen our support for New York’s small business community.
Advisory Board Members
Jim Conroy
Chairperson
President
Pursuit CDC
Ramona Cedeño
Vice Chairperson
Founder & CEO
FiBrick
Sonya Smith
State Director
New York SBDC
Mary Hoffman
Secretary
Associate State Director
New York SBDC
George Bowen
Member
SVP, Chief Lending Officer
Tioga State Bank
Daniel Morales
Member
Senior Vice President
Bancroft Capital
Gina Coletti
Member
Founder & Co-Chair
Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers, Inc.
Steven D. Drobysh
Member
VP Commercial Lending
Ulster Savings Bank
Rahsaan Graham
Member
Principal, Battle & Banner Consulting
CEO, Jade Empire LLC
Oliver L. Kardos
Member
SVP and Business Banking Sales Leader
KeyBank
James Lazore
Member
Assistant Executive Director
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
David Lee
Member
President, Effective Ventures;
Chair, League of Asian Americans of NY
Nicholas Querques
Member
VP of Industry and External Affairs
SUNY Research Foundation
Denise Padula
Member
President & Owner
Alchar Printing
Wendy Riccelli
Member
CPA, CVA/Partner
The Bonadio Group
Noa Conger Simons
Member
President & CEO
The Upstate Capital Association of New York
Richard Uhlig
Member
Founder & CEO
Quadrant Biosciences
Robert Wallace
Member
Chief of Staff to the President
College of Staten Island, CUNY
James P. Youngs
Member
Partner & Chair of Litigation
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Will Schwartz
Ex-Officio
Vice Chancellor for Government Relations
State University of New York
Jeffrey Boyce
Ex-Officio
Project Officer
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Victoria Reynolds
Ex-Officio
Acting District Director
Buffalo SBA District Office
John Mallano
Ex-Officio
District Director
NYC SBA District Office
Daniel Rickman
Ex-Officio
District Director
Syracuse SBA District Office
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