(Credit: Courtesy Saratoga Chamber, 2023)
Amy Smith
(Credit: Courtesy Dan Lanoir, 2023)
Dan Lanoir
(Credit: Courtesy Cheryl Stewart, 2023)
Cheryl Stewart
Amy Smith Makes History with Election to Chair Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
From a press release: Amy Smith, owner of the Saratoga Arms Hotel, located on Broadway in
Saratoga Springs, became the new volunteer Chair of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1. Her mother, Kathleen Smith, held this same leadership position in 1998, becoming the first mother-daughter combination to lead the Chamber’s Board in its 105-year history.
“My family is grateful to live in and serve this incredible community,” said Smith. “We believe the
Chamber played a key role in the city’s turnaround, especially during the recent pandemic.
Numerous local businesses, non-profits, local leaders, and residents count on the Chamber to be a visible and vocal leader. I’m honored to take on the responsibilities of this position as we look to move forward – from surviving to thriving once again.”
Joining Smith in leading the Chamber’s Board of Directors are: Tara Pleat, of Wilcenski & Pleat, as immediate past-chair; Chad Kiesow, of Stewart’s Shops, as chair-elect for 2024; Randy Metevier, of Applied Materials, as vice chair; and Eric Hennessey, of UHY Advisors, as treasurer and secretary.
As chair, Smith appointed three local leaders to serve one-year terms on the 2023 Board, including: Najja Thompson, of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Association; Maggie Fronk, of Wellspring; and Johanna Friedman, of the Saratoga Springs City School District.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Board has a total of 27 members. Those who were newly elected to begin a three-year term starting Jan. 1 include: Paul Loomis, of Gilbane
Construction; Alexandra Gutelius, of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library; Tom Bellhouse, of
West Point Thoroughbreds; Chris Lyons, of AIM Services; Jill Van Kuren, of Saratoga Hospital; Terri Stripling, of Ten80 Education, LLC; Nil Ghoshal, of Polyset; and Jacqui Conrad, of Skidmore College.
The remaining members of the 2023 Board of Directors includes: Dennis Kiingati, of Hamlet and
Ghost; Charlie Wait, of the Adirondack Trust Company; Melissa Ward, of New Ward Development; Andy Wise, of Saratoga National Bank; Vince Laurenzo, of Quick Response; David Rosenberg, of Brix Wine and Liquor; Kim Ireland, of National Grid; Melissa Johnson, of Target Distribution Center; Heath Ames, of Cantina; John Rogan, of Saratoga Eagle; and Sue Commanda, of Hudson River Community Credit Union.
Brown Brothers Automotive Sales and Services Hires Dan Lanoir
From a press release: Brown Brothers Automotive, an automotive sales and repair shop in Hudson Falls, announces Dan Lanoir's hire as a sales associate. Lanoir comes to Brown Brothers Automotive with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Lanoir was born and raised in South Glens Falls and graduated from St. Mary’s. He also attended Ithaca College, where he starred as a linebacker on the football team. He has over 35 years of experience selling new and used vehicles in the local community. Dan and his wife live in Queensbury, where they raised their three children. Brown Brothers Automotive Sales and Service has a variety of used cars for sale and a full-service service department.
Hadley Business Association adds member
From a press release: The Hadley Business Association welcomed Cheryl Stewart. Stewart is a Licensed Insurance Agent and branch manager of the CDL Associates Insurance Agency LLC located at 4 Bridge Street. CDL Associates Insurance Agency covers all business, personal, and employee benefit insurance needs. She has coverage for boats, homes, cars and even “vendor events.”