Four leaders from different county business sectors joined The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) Board of Directors effective in January. They include Dr. Robert Amler, Donnovan Beckford, Christie Houlihan and Stacey Tompkins.
Marsha Gordon, BCW president and CEO, said “”¦ These accomplished professionals”™ insights will guide our efforts to create economic opportunity for all, especially during this challenging time.”
Amler is vice president for government affairs at New York Medical College. He is also dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and Institute of Public Health and professor of public health, pediatrics and environmental health science.
Beckford is the CEO and executive director of the Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP), where he is responsible for its strategic vision.
Houlihan is senior director and counsel at Houlihan-Parnes Realtors LLC. Her work focuses on development, financing and legal representation for the company”™s portfolio.
Tompkins, president of Tompkins Excavating in Putnam Valley, started her career in the food service industry; she is now the majority owner of Tompkins Excavating, which specializes in commercial site development.