Chamber Board
Chamber Board of Directors
Cheryl Fajardo
President
Expanse FT
Sr. Vice President
Proud Member of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce since 2007.
President of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce since 1.23.2025
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.
Blank Slate Media 2024 Top Business Leader of Nassau County
Advisory Council for the Academy of Finance Program at New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
President of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce since 1.23.2025
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.
Blank Slate Media 2024 Top Business Leader of Nassau County
Advisory Council for the Academy of Finance Program at New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
Dean Lykos
1st Vice President
City Line Florist
Dean Lykos is a 3rd generation Co-Owner of family owned and operated City Line Florist. City Line Florist has been an incorporated business in New Hyde Park since 1961. Dean was one of three florists selected from New York State to design floral arrangements in Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration in 2005. Dean is a member of many local organizations, most prominently the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Dean served as a Past President, and Trustee of New Hyde Park/No. Shore Lodge #2107, and also served one term as Vice President of the New York State Elks Association. "I am very proud to do my part in keeping New Hyde Park businesses viable. New Hyde Park is very unique in its perfect blend of commerce, benevolence, family, and community".
Richard DeMartino
2nd Vice President / Past President
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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
Commander VFW Post 120
Vice President Herricks Community Fund
Advisory Board Member - Academy of Finance NHP Memorial H.S.
Retired from the Banking Industry
Zaleena Schooler
3rd Vice-President
American Community Bank
AVP Branch Manager
Zaleena Schooler is the Assistant Vice President Branch Manager at American Community Bank in New Hyde Park with 10+ years of experience. Proficient in all aspects of bank management and operation including customer service, staff coordinating and product sales. Dedicated to effective and innovative management techniques to ensure the success of the branch. She enjoys contributing her time, resources and efforts to improve the well-being of the people in her community.
Bianca O'Brien, CLF, CLTC, LUTCF
Director
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.
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.
Donna Pagano
Immediate Past President
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.
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.
Ed Stone
Director
Ed Stone Photography
The Official Photographer for the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. Commercial Photography specializing in school music festival events including bands, orchestras, choirs and jazz bands in New York, Connecticut, Washington, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Musical event photographers for NYSSMA (New York State Music Association), NYSBDA (New York State Band Directors' Association) and ACDA (American Choral Directors Association).
We have also done specialty photography for the U.S. Marines at Parris Island and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during Fleet Week and other training operations.
Musical event photographers for NYSSMA (New York State Music Association), NYSBDA (New York State Band Directors' Association) and ACDA (American Choral Directors Association).
We have also done specialty photography for the U.S. Marines at Parris Island and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during Fleet Week and other training operations.
Frank Miranda
Director
Inspirational Author and Speaker
Author and speaker Frank Miranda illustrates how anyone can change their life for the better. This inspirational work will take you on the author’s journey to overcome negativity and evolve to your divine purpose.
He is currently a Technical Project Manager after being in IT for over 20 years, served as a School Board Trustee for 7 years and is Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of New Hyde Park for 25 years.
After growing up in a negative dysfunctional home which has awaken him on his enlightening journey of peace, success and good loving relationships. With over 30 years of spiritual and scientific research and now a published inspirational author he shares his story of all the challenges and obstacles he overcame to become a patient, happy, loving human being which he wishes to share to help those who may have gone through similar circumstances.
Jeanette Frisina
Director / Past President
Market Place Publications
Owner
Jeanette Frisina and Market Place Publications
Advertise direct to every home in New Hyde Park and surrounding communities.
Display Ads • Classified Ads • Email Marketing • Banner and Website Ads • Flyer & Menu Delivery
• Doorhanger Delivery.
Market Place is a popular weekly shopping paper, established 28 years and serves communities in Central and Western Nassau County.
Bringing buyers and sellers together is what Market Place Publications does best while providing welcomed info to our readers. Jeanette's expertise is in helping small businesses develop and increase their business through creative, yet practical and affordable advertising campaigns.
Call for a no obligation, free consultation.
Bringing buyers and sellers together is what Market Place Publications does best while providing welcomed info to our readers. Jeanette's expertise is in helping small businesses develop and increase their business through creative, yet practical and affordable advertising campaigns.
Call for a no obligation, free consultation.
Peter Caputo
Director/ Past President
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
Website: homesbypetercaputo.com
Rosanne Spinner
Director
Rosanne Spinner, CHHC Holistic Health Coach
Holistic Health Coach, Certified Teacher-Face Yoga Method, Laughter Wellness Facilitator, Color Therapy Practitioner
I am a board-certified holistic health coach. I'm a certified teacher of the Face Yoga Method, certified laughter wellness facilitator, color energy practitioner, and Level 2 USUI Reiki practitioner, Level 2 Qigong practitioner, and now Certified Brain Longevity Specialist. Visit my website at www.RosanneSpinner.com for further information on the three paths to holistic wellness that I offer.
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Smitha Lukose-Khan
Director
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.
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.
