Sep 23, 2025
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Following the election of board members at the September 11, 2025 Annual Meeting, members of the board voted unanimously to elect the proposed slate of candidates for the NYSTIA Executive Committee:
- Board Chair: Cass Harrington, President & CEO, Destination Marketing Corp. - Otsego County
- Vice Chair-Elect: Todd Garofano, Executive Director, Discover Schenectady
- Treasurer: Darryl Leggieri, President, Discover Saratoga
- Secretary: Heather Bagshaw, Director of Tourism, Warren County
- Vice Chair Advocacy: Hillarie Logan-Dechene, Deputy Director, The Wild Center
- Vice Chair at Large: Lisa Berger, Director, Ulster County Department of Tourism
The Board, staff and membership of NYSTIA extend a heartfelt thank you to Greg LaDuca, 2024-25 Board Chair, for his leadership and lasting contributions to a robust future for NYSTIA. "Greg brought great vision and strategic insights to NYSTIA, and I am grateful that he has pledged to continue his involvement with membership enrichment and development," stated Bob Provost, NYSTIA President & CEO. "His leadership contributed significantly to NYSTIA's growth and culture of community."