Newsmakers

Geoffrey P. Anderson of New City was appointed executive director of the Westchester Residential Opportunities Inc., White Plains, a nonprofit organization that promotes equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities. Most recently, Anderson was deputy executive director of Bowery Residents’ Committee, New York City. Prior to that, he worked for 11 years at Westhab Inc., Elmsford, culminating as vice president of housing programs. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Concordia College and a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University.

Green Chimneys, Brewster, an organization that provides programs and services for children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges, announced the following promotions.

Angelo Matra of Brewster was promoted to associate executive director of finance. Matra has been chief financial officer since 1998. He joined Green Chimneys in 1981 as director of finance. Matra holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Albany.

Sheila McGuinness of Mahopac was promoted to associate executive director of human resources and performance improvement. McGuinness has been director of human resources and quality assurance since joining Green Chimneys in 1998. She holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in business education and a Master of Business Administration degree in management from Pace University and a Doctor of Business Administration degree in management from Nova Southeastern University.

Paul Agostini of Brewster was promoted to associate executive director of facilities. Agostini has been director of facilities since joining Green Chimneys in 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in facilities and property management from Iona College.

Steven Klee of White Plains was promoted to associate executive director of clinical and medical services. Klee has been director of treatment since joining Green Chimneys in 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the City College of New York and both a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology from the University of Louisville.

Duncan Lester of Brewster was promoted to associate executive director of operations. Lester has been director of education services since 2004. Prior to that, he was director of the organization’s Hillside Summer Camp. He joined Green Chimneys in 1986. Lester holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Middlesex University in England, a Master of Science degree in school administration and supervision from Mercy College and a Doctor of Education degree in executive leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University.

Christina Boryk of Hyde Park was appointed director of The Chamber Foundation Inc., the educational arm of the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce, Wappingers Falls. Most recently, Boryk was project manager, assistant vice president at T. Rowe Price Group, Baltimore. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Loyola College.

Dominic T. Panebianco of Chester was appointed product marketing manager at the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Most recently, Panebianco was director of marketing at XCEL Federal Credit Union, Secaucus, N.J. Before that, he was chief executive officer for 16 years at Financial Assurance Federal Credit Union, New York City. Panebianco holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing management from Pace University.

Donald J. Riley of Piermont, vice president of human resources for IBM Global Technology Services, based in Somers, was appointed to the board of trustees of St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill. Riley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and finance from the College of Steubenville.

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