Board of Directors
Welcome to our Board of Director’s page. We are a dedicated group of professionals that understands the power of mentoring. We have experienced firsthand the incredible changes that occur in children when they connect and engage in positive mentor relationships. We are dedicated to growing our agency in order ensure we continue to be a part of the lives of children in our community. We are changing the ways children grow up in America. To help be a part of this change, please consider a donation.
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Deborah Prendergast, President
NBT Bank
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Deborah is the Vice President and Branch Manager of NBT Bank in Glens Falls and is a graduate of Albany Business College. Deb is significantly involved in the community as a member of the Queensbury Kiwanis Club, Glens Falls Rotary, and helps in fundraising for Glens Falls Hospital.
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Scott Flagel, Immediate Past President
The Eddy
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Responsible for planning and coordinating the overall development of senior housing services for The Eddy, Scott joined The Eddy network in 1992 as Director of Finance for Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, Heritage House Nursing Center, Beechwood retirement community, and Eddy Property Services. He was promoted to Director of Operations for The Eddy in 1995, and was named to The Eddy's parent system of Northeast Health in 1997. He lives in Lake George and has been involved in the Lake George area as a board member of the Lake George Chamber and as a business owner. Scott has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks as a Big Brother and is currently Immediate Past President of the board.
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Mindy Wilson, Vice President
Community, Work & Independence, Inc.
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Mindy is currently the Director of Human Resources for Community, Work & Independence, Inc. where she has been employed since 2003. She is a graduate of The College of St. Joseph with a BA in Organizational Leadership. Mindy lives in Fort Ann with her husband; they enjoy hiking and have recently taken up skiing. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Mindy joined the board in January of 2010 and became involved with BBBS because she feels that the mission is a noble and arduous one that serves so many in the community she resides in. Mindy is looking to give back to her community and make a contribution to the organization's extraordinary mission.
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Meg Doherty, Secretary
The Glens Falls Hospital
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Meg is currently the Director of Primary Care Physician Practices at Glens Falls Hospital. Meg has developed and implemented community-based health services since she joined the Hospital over fifteen years ago, working specifically in the area of children’s health with the School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Mobile Dental Van. Meg has also had the opportunity to experience the power of youth mentoring through her years as a program leader and coach for Girls on the Run and is excited to bring her passion for children’s services to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Rob Keating, Treasurer
NBT Bank
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Rob is the Vice President and Cash Management Manager for NBT Bank. He is a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in Business Managment and has over 22 years of experience in banking. Rob is currently a member of the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) and the Tri-County United Way Board of Directors.
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Lee Corsones
Warren County Sheriff's Office
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Lee is a Patrol Sergeant for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. He feels very strongly about the mission and the vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters and is happy and excited to be a new member as of 2008.
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Warren Cutler
The Scooter Store
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First matched in July of 1998, Warren has continually been matched as a Big Brother with Stephen, Joel, and now Dakota. Shortly after being successfully matched as a Big Brother, Warren joined the Board of Directors in 1999. The dual role that Cutler plays as a Big Brother and Board member is very rewarding. He takes much pride in his involvement in both program and agency events. Cutler thanks his Texas based employer "The Scooter Store" for allowing him necessary time to be involved. Additionally Cutler has accumulated 25 years of service as a volunteer firefighter in the towns of Fort Edward and Wilton.
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Arnold Morehouse
Jaeger & Flynn Associates, Inc.
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Arnie has his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland. He has been with Jaeger and Flynn for over 10 years and is Vice President of Marketing and an Agency Partner. Arnie lives in Queensbury with his wife Nicole and their two children, Makenna and Dillon.
Bert retired as Director of Therapeutic Recreation at Helen Hayes Hospital (NYSDOH) in 2004, and currently resides in Queensbury with his wife, Terri. Bert has served on the BBBSSADK Board for one year and has been a Big Brother for three years. He is a member of the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club and an avid skier. He and Terri have a daughter, Amy, who is pursuing graduate studies in molecular biology on Long Island.
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Patty Suprenant
Stewart's Shops
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Patty has worked with Stewart's Shops since 1982. She is currently District Manager with oversight and responsibility for all shops located within Northern Saratoga County. She currently resides in the historic town of Fort Edward in Washington County with her husband, Mitch. She joined the Board in 2009 and is excited to be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. She is passionate about children and making a positive impact in their lives through mentoring.
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Dr. William Tackett
Tackett Chiropractic Center
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For the past 10 years Bill has owned and run his own chiropractic office in Queensbury. He and his wife and children reside in Queensbury. Bill is also on the board for the Glens Falls Senior Center as well as the Prospect Child and Family Center board.
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