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Benevolence

Benevolence Committee - is the custodian of the NHP Chamber fund a 501c3
Cheryl Fajardo
Co- Chair
Expanse FT
Sr. Vice President
Proud Member of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce since 2007.
Past President of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce since 1.18.2023
Co-Chair of Benevolence Committee
Proud Board Member of the Nassau County Council of Chambers since 1.01.2023
Winner of the 2015 Greater New Hype Park Small Business Person of the YEAR.
Advisory Council for the Academy of Finance Program at New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
 
Richard DeMartino
Co-Chair
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 120
Past President NHP Chamber of Commerce
Commander VFW Post 120
Vice President Herricks Community Fund
Advisory Board Member - Academy of Finance NHP Memorial H.S.
Retired from the Banking Industry
 
Bianca O'Brien, CLF, CLTC, LUTCF
Member
New York Life Insurance Company (Bianca O'Brien)
Managing Partner
Bianca is the Managing Partner of New York Life Insurance Company at the Nassau General Office. In this role, Bianca recruits financial professionals and leads a team of top Million Dollar Round Table Advisors, Agents and Managers.

New York Life agents provide financial guidance for individuals, business owners and families. Bianca is a proven leader at New York Life for over 30 years and has grown her team exponentially. Her team provides clients with exceptional service and solutions including life insurance, long term care insurance, disability income insurance, retirement planning, college planning, estate planning*, and business benefit solutions.

In 2023, Bianca led her team to earn 7 National Trophies for best in sales, retention, insurance solutions and recruiting, including the prestigious President’s Trophy for the best overall growth.
If you are looking for a career as a financial professional or interested in the Accelerate Path to Management program, please contact Bianca O’Brien at 516-354-5880.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.
The Accelerated Path to Management program has eligibility requirements. Agents must meet specific sales production, licensing, and other approval requirements before transitioning to management positions. 

New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 
Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.


 
Christopher Vulpis
Member
Rosenblatt, Vulpis, Maiure & Fried CPA's LLP
Certified Public Accountant
Donna Pagano
Member
Traveling With Donna Inc.
Travel Specialist
President of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.  I have been in the NHP Chamber since 2006..  I have lived in New Hyde Park over 50 years. I opened my own agency February 2013.
I have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry.  Whether you are traveling with family, friends, significant other or on your own, I will work with you to plan your perfect vacation filled with lasting memories. I am an ASTA Verified Agent.  Call or email me for an appointment. 
Peter Caputo
Member
ERA Caputo Realty
Owner/Broker/Manager
Peter Caputo is an appraiser, a certified residential specialist (CRS), a certified residential broker (CRB) and understands residential and commercial real estate. He shares his knowledge with the agents and is also an accredited instructor in the field of Real Estate. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Education, Peter taught in the public school system and decided to go into the family business. Today his company is in the Top 100 company. 

Website: homesbypetercaputo.com
Richard Basulto
Member
Eagle Strategies LLC - Financial Advisor New York Life Insurance Company Richard Basulto - Agent
Richard Pallisco
Member
Smitha Lukose-Khan
Member
Flushing Bank
VP Branch Manager | New Hyde Park
Flushing Bank serves consumers, not-for-profits, businesses, professionals, corporate clients, and public entities by offering a full complement of deposit, loan, equipment finance, and cash management services through its banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. As a leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers.
At the heart of our community-based approach to banking relationships is the philosophy that we are “Small enough to know you. Large enough to help you.” We offer the products, services, and conveniences associated with large commercial banks combined with the personalized, relationship-based attention you would expect from a community bank. As a community-focused organization that has distinguished itself as a leader in serving multicultural neighborhoods, we are proud to sponsor cultural and charitable events throughout our markets.
Ryan McGowan
GEICO Local Office of New Hyde Park
Owner