The NYSRPS Executive Board is a group of distinguished individuals from a varied background of park, recreation, and therapeutic professions, as well as commercial enterprises that serve park and recreational needs. This dedicated group oversees the interests of NYSRPS and works to protect and advance the interests of its constituents.
NYSRPS Board is comprised of representatives from across New York State, elected by the NYSRPS membership.
- Region 1 - Hudson Valley, Long Island, Metro and Westchester
- Region 2 - Central NY, Capital Region, Adirondack-Lake Champlain and North Country
- Region 3 - Genesee Valley and Niagara Frontier
NYSRPS 2024-2025 Executive Board
Paul Blake
President - 1 Year term - Expires 2025
Village of Garden City
108 Rockaway Avenue Garden City, NY 11530
516-465-4077
Jason Marra
Immediate Past President
Great Neck Park District
65 Arrandale Avenue Great Neck, NY 11024
516-487-7665
Naomi Sosnowski
Vice President of Professional Development - 2 Year Term - Expires 2025
Town of Tonawanda
1 Pool Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14223
716-876-7424
John Hirliman
Vice President of Professional Development - 2 Year Term - Expires 2025
VACANT
Treasurer - 2 Year Term - Expires 2024
City of Saratoga Springs
15 Vanderbilt Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-3550
Jake Brigham
Secretary - 2 Year Term - Expires 2025
City of Binghamton
38 Hawley Street, Suite 3 Binghamton NY 13901
607-772-7017
Robert Kaczmarek
Region I Representative - 3 Year Term - Expires 2026
Town of Scarsdale
100 Post Road. Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-722-1160
Christine Selback
Region I Representative - 3 Year Term - 2027
Town of East Fishskill
Leiko Kiggins
Region II Representative - 3 Year Term - Expires 2025
Onondaga County Parks
106 Lake Drive Liverpool, NY 13088
315-435-5515
Nicole Woodcock
Region II Representative - 3 Year Term - Expires 2027
Town of Queensbury
Kathleen Laskey
Region III Representative - 3 Year Term - Expires 2025
Town of Pittsford
Elizabeth Graczyk
Region III Representative - 3 Year Term - Expires 2026
Town of Amherst
Yolanda Bostic Williams
Honorary Representative - 1 Year Term - Expires 2025
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
518-474-1559
Colin Drury
Honorary Representative -1 Year Term - Expires 2025
Commercial
MyRec.com Recreation Software
Samantha Arone
Honorary Representative -1 Year Term - Expires 2025
Student