
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:
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be a stockholder member in good standing
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be 10% or more owner in a restaurant
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be a loyal member with over $200,000 purchasing on program, annually
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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.
2023 Board Meetings
We meet on Mondays in the Fishkill office at 3:30 p.m.
January 9 * February 13 * March 13 * April 17 * May 8 * June 12 * July 10 * August 14 * September 11 * October 16 * November 13 * December 11
President
Sakis Tyrnas
Capital City Diner
1709 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Director
Arleen Harkins
The Historic Village Diner
7550 North Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
Director
Dino Tsagarakis
Croton Colonial Restaurant Diner
221 S. Riverside Ave.
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
Director
Alex Serroukas
The Standard Restaurant and Lounge
1 Crossgates Mall Road
Albany, NY 12203
The Office

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

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
Professional Services

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

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

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.