Greenway Conservancy


About

The Greenway Conservancy Board oversees the activities of the Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Together, these entities manage the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, promote the expansion of the Hudson River Valley’s trail network, and assist in the preservation of agriculture.


Board Leadership

Name

Position 

Kevin Burke

Chair

Betsy Jacks 

Vice Chair

Jayne McLaughlin

Treasurer

Sarah Olson

Secretary 


Board Members

Name

Appointing Authority

Kevin Burke

Governor

Jane Daniels

Governor 

 

Vacant

Governor 

 

Hon. Michelle Hinchey 

NYS Senate Majority Leader

William Bland

NYS Senate Majority Leader

Vacant

NYS Senate Minority Leader

Kristin M. Brown

NYS Assembly Speaker

Vacant

NYS Assembly Speaker

Jayne McLaughlin

NYS Assembly Minority Leader

Betsy Jacks

HRVG Communities Council

Cindy Lanzetta

HRVG Communities Council

Jeanne Williams 

HRVG Communities Council

Dr. Thomas S. Wermuth 

HRVG Communities Council

Sarah Olson

HRVG Communities Council

Stephan Yarabek

HRVG Communities Council

Sarah Idleman

HRVG Communities Council

Vacant

HRVG Communities Council 


Non-Voting Board Members

Name

Appointing Authority

Kathy Moser

Ex Officio - NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 

 

Walter T. Mosely

Ex Officio - Secretary of State 

 

Jeanette M. Moy

Ex Officio - NYS Office of General Services 

 

Marie Therese Dominquez

Ex Officio - NYS Department of Transportation 

 

Amanda Lefton

Ex Officio - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 

 

Richard Ball

Ex Officio - NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets 

 

Hope Knight

Ex Officio - Empire State Development Corporation 

 

Hon. Peter Harckham

Ex Officio - NYS Senate Environmental Conservation Committee 

 

Hon. Deborah Glick

Ex Officio - NYS Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee 

 


Get Involved

Join the Greenway Conservancy at an upcoming board meeting to learn more about awarded grants and recreational opportunities in the Hudson River Valley. 

 

Members of the Boards are unpaid volunteers. They are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses related to their duties, such as travel.