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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
Christopher Vulpis
Member
Rosenblatt, Levittan, Vulpis, Goetz & Co.
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
Saveeta Barnes
Member
M & T Bank
Vice President, Branch Manager

Saveeta Barnes has been in the Financial Industry for over 20+ years. Her career began in NHP in the 90’s and is still serving the New Hyde Park Community even up to today. At present, Saveeta manages the office in Garden City which is located at 845 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY: 11530. Saveeta is also the 1st VP and Secretary of the Chamber and Co-chair the Marketing Committee. In 2021, Saveeta was awarded Business Person of the Year. 

At M&T, Saveeta is able to provide service to both Commercial and Retail Customers. This should be no surprised as M&T is recognize as the Top SBA Lender in NY. M&T believes in making the right connections so they're able to provide the best support in communities which they serve. Established in 1856 and headquartered in Buffalo, M&T have over 1000+ branches in 12 states across the Eastern United States, from Maine to Southern Virginia. Stop by one of the local branches and speak with M&T about your financial goals today. You can reach Saveeta at 516-535-2020.   

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
Renita Nal
Homes For Heroes®
Homes For Heroes® Affiliate Specialist
As a Community Pharmacist for over 20 years, I recognize the service and sacrifice of Heroes in our communities. From daily on the job duties to being an Essential Worker during the Pandemic, our Communities would not survive without Heroes.
I believe it is important to make a positive impact on the community you live in by giving back and saying Thank You to those who truly deserve it.The way I have been able to positively change and influence those around me is by teaming up with Homes for Heroes® to help our local Community Heroes.  We've given back over $123 million to help make it more affordable for Firefighters/EMS,Law Enforcement,Military (active,reserve,veterans),Healthcare Professionals,and Teachers achieve their own ultimate dream, the dream of homeownership.If these savings aren't reason enough, Homes for Heroes® also helps Heroes in need by donating a portion of all its earnings to the Homes for Heroes® Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofits that help Heroes in dire need.I look forward to helping you with your real estate needs and making you part of the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving®.
Do you know a Hero who could benefit from extraordinary savings on a home?
Please share Homes for Heroes® with them!