The Board

The PGE UNY Board consists of no less than 6 and no more than 12 members.  For over 30 years, this organization has existed only due to the generosity of these volunteers who believe in the mission to help independent restaurants compete against national chains.

Each Board position is a 3-year term.  This allows the organization to have continuity while also regularly introducing new and diverse thinkers into the organization. 

Open Board member positions are elected at the General Assembly Meeting held the first week in November.  To become a Board member, you must:

    • be a stockholder member in good standing

    • be 10% or more owner in a restaurant

    • be a loyal member with over $200,000 purchasing on program, annually

Let us know if you are interested in joining the Board. We are always looking for new thought leaders.

We would like to thank Leon Anastos and Petros Petsas for the many hours of hard work and dedication to keeping our organization running and thriving. We are excited to usher in three new board members:  Arleen Harkins,  Alexios Lekkas and Dino Tsagarakis!  In January, we will be electing the Chairman, President and Secretary/Treasurer positions, so please visit this page after January 9th.

2024 Board Meetings 

We meet on Mondays in the Fishkill office at 3:30 p.m.  These dates are set at the meeting before, so if you plan to attend (in person or via Zoom), please check back here.

January 8  *  February 12  *  March 11  *  April 8  *  May 13  *  June 10  *  July 15  *  August 12  *  September 16  *  October 21  *  November 18  *  December 16

Chairman

George Papas

Palace Diner
194 Washington Street
Poughkeepsie,  NY  12601

visit Palace Diner

President

Alexios Lekkas

Alexis Diner
294 N Greenbush Rd.
Troy, NY 12180

visit Alexi Diner

Secretary/Treasurer

Leon Anastos

Broadway Diner
3140 Watson Blvd
Endwell, NY 13760

visit Broadway Diner

Director

Arleen Harkins

The Historic Village Diner
7550 North Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571

visit  The Historic Village Diner

Director

Dino Tsagarakis

Croton Colonial Restaurant Diner
221 S. Riverside Ave.
Croton On Hudson,  NY  10520

visit Croton Colonial Restaurant Diner

Director

Alex Serroukas

The Standard Restaurant and Lounge

1 Crossgates Mall Road
Albany,  NY  12203

visit The Standard Restaurant and Lounge

 

Director

Elias Greco

Carmel Diner

63 Gleneida Ave
Carmel Hamlet,  NY  10512

visit Carmel Diner

The Office

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Lisa Tosetti invoices the partners and collects the money.  Lisa T. makes sure the members get their money and helps support the members.

Lisa Tosetti

Controller
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Lisa Marcinelli keeps the systems running to track the rebates. Lisa M. also works with the Board to negotiate contracts and helps support the members.

Lisa Marcinelli

Consultant

Professional Services

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Allan is a partner with Corbally Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP and has been our trusted advisor since 2003.

Allan Rapplayea

Our Attorney
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Mark is a partner with Kirshon and Company, P.C., a full service CPA firm that provides us with accounting, tax and advisory services.

Mark L. DeGiacomo, CPA, CVA

Our Accountant
Tonia Crown

Tonia is a partner of RBT CPAs, LLP, the CPA firm who conducts an intense examination of our financials to obtain the highest level of assurance.

Tonia A. Crown, CPA, CITP

Our Auditors

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