Consulting Alliance - Board of Directors

Board of Directors

President

Robert Braathe, 518.290.0812

The President is responsible for ensuring that the Consulting Alliance is on course to fulfill its mission. This involves guiding a strategic planning process each year and monitoring progress on annual goals and objectives. The President also works closely with board members to oversee and coordinate their efforts, and facilitates monthly luncheon and breakfast meetings.

Vice President

Raymond Patterson, 518.857.6500

The Vice President steps in if for any reason the President cannot perform his or her duties. Each year the Vice President appoints a Nominating Committee and leads this committee as they select a slate of individuals to present to the membership as candidates to serve as officers of the Alliance. The Vice President is an active member of the Board of Directors, heads up selected projects and initiatives, and is also responsible for collaborating with the President to develop a strategic plan for the following year.

Secretary

William Sorel, 518.330.7077

William Sorel

The Secretary is responsible for keeping minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Alliance and of all meetings of the Executive Board. The Secretary is also responsible for organizing the periodic selection of a recipient of the James Faughnan award.

Treasurer

Alan Krieger, 518.895.2939

Alan Krieger

The Treasurer is responsible for developing and managing the annual budget and safeguarding the Consulting Alliance's money. The Treasurer prepares quarterly budget reports that are reviewed by the board and oversees the invoicing and collection of member dues meeting fees.

Membership Chair

Deborah Mackin, 800.730.3631

The Chair of the Membership Committee oversees the Membership Committee, which is responsible for member recruitment, engagement, retention and member benefits.

Past President

Nancy Schultz, 518.755.1940

The Immediate Past President serves as an advisor and ex-officio member of the Board, voting only in the case of a tie.

Marketing Chair

Liz Kodela, 518.326.1911

The Marketing Chair oversees the promotion and outreach of the Consulting Alliance. Through the Website, Publicity, Social Media, and Newsletter for the Consulting Alliance, the Marketing Chair works with a team of high quality professionals from key areas of marketing to coordinate and reflect the mission and vision of The Consulting Alliance.

Program Chair

Clare Stevenson Monteau, Ph.D., 518.301.9060

The Program Chair coordinates the development of high quality programs for both members only events and public events. Through the Public Program Chair and other committee members, the Program Chair ensures a quality calendar of events that reflect the mission and vision of The Consulting Alliance.