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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

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Jim Conroy

Chairperson
President
Pursuit CDC

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Ramona Cedeño

Vice Chairperson
Founder & CEO
FiBrick

Sonya Smith

Sonya Smith

State Director
New York SBDC

Mary Hoffman

Mary Hoffman

Secretary
Associate State Director
New York SBDC

George-Bowen

George Bowen

Member
SVP, Chief Lending Officer
Tioga State Bank

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Daniel Morales

Member
Senior Vice President

Bancroft Capital

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Gina Coletti

Member
Founder & Co-Chair
Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers, Inc.

Steven Drobysh

Steven D. Drobysh

Member
VP Commercial Lending
Ulster Savings Bank

Rahsaan Graham

Rahsaan Graham

Member
Principal, Battle & Banner Consulting
CEO, Jade Empire LLC

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Oliver L. Kardos

Member
SVP and Business Banking Sales Leader
KeyBank

James-Lazore

James Lazore

Member
Assistant Executive Director
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

David Lee

David Lee

Member
President, Effective Ventures;
Chair, League of Asian Americans of NY

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Nicholas Querques

Member
VP of Industry and External Affairs
SUNY Research Foundation

Denise Padula

Denise Padula

Member
President & Owner
Alchar Printing

Wendy-Riccelli

Wendy Riccelli

Member
CPA, CVA/Partner
The Bonadio Group

Noa Conger Simons

Noa Conger Simons

Member
President & CEO
The Upstate Capital Association of New York

Richard Uhlig

Richard Uhlig

Member
Founder & CEO
Quadrant Biosciences

Robert Wallace

Robert Wallace

Member
Chief of Staff to the President
College of Staten Island, CUNY

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James P. Youngs

Member
Partner & Chair of Litigation
Hancock Estabrook, LLP

Will Schwartz

Will Schwartz

Ex-Officio
Vice Chancellor for Government Relations
State University of New York

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Jeffrey Boyce

Ex-Officio
Project Officer
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

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Victoria Reynolds

Ex-Officio
Acting District Director
Buffalo SBA District Office

John Mallano

John Mallano

Ex-Officio
District Director
NYC SBA District Office

Dan Rickman

Daniel Rickman

Ex-Officio
District Director
Syracuse SBA District Office

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