2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Fishkill Business Association is run by a small group of dedicated Board of Directors who volunteer their time and who also own a business and/or live in Fishkill, NY. Each member attends monthly meetings, events, provides meaningful insight, feedback, and strongly supports the continued efforts of the Fishkill Business Association in their efforts and goals to improve small business and the community.
Michele Mercado-Chimkin
President
Michele serves as President and Event Coordinator for the Annual Fishkill Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. She co-owns www.MerchelesGiftShop.com
Austin Schweitzer
Vice President
Austin serves as Vice President. He is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, where he gladly helps local businesses achieve their financial goals.
Sarah Ruvo
Secretary
Sarah serves as Secretary. She owns Marketing Inbound, which focuses on your marketing needs.
Anthony Lepkowski
New Member Facilitator
Anthony serves as New Member Facilitator. He is the Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager at Rhinebeck Bank in Fishkill.
Jessica Forlano
Website Manager
Jessica serves as Website Manager and maintains the FBA website. She owns The Dutchess Biercafe, a Belgian inspired restaurant on Main Street in the Village of Fishkill.
Owais Khan
Events Coordinator
Owais serves as Events Coordinator. He is a Real Estate Broker and Owner of OXM Realty Group, LLC which strives to be the most successful and personable real estate company in the Hudson Valley.
Jeanne Cotroneo Darrow
Membership Manager
Jeanne serves as Membership Manager. She is the owner of Working With Words LLC and the publisher of East Fishkill Living - Best Version Media Magazine.
Michael Maegerle
Social Media Specialist
Michael serves as Social Media Specialist. He is the AFLAC District Manager in the Hudson Valley Region, with an active office and associate agents in his Fishkill office.
Mike Hayden
Vice President Emeritus
Mike serves as Vice President Emeritus with 33 years on
the Board. He is also the Event Coordinator for the Bill Sohan Rock Around the Clock. Mike is the owner of The White House. Plus he owns several other properties in Fishkill, as well as some in the surrounding areas.
Peg Canniff
Secretary Emeritus
Peg served on the FBA Board as Secretary for 25 years. She earned the title of Secretary Emeritus for her 25 years of dedicated and excellent service to the Fishkill Business Association