“I applaud the appointments of Business Council of Westchester President and CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon and SUNY Orange President Dr. Kristine Young as Co-Chairs of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council. These two women are true leaders in their respective fields, Marsha being a long-standing advocate and champion for the business community and Kristine, who is a leader in fostering new young talent for businesses throughout the region. As the Mid-Hudson continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the region could not be in better hands. I congratulate both Dr. Gordon and Dr. Young on their appointments and, as a member of the MHREDC, I look forward to working with them both to help formulate policies, programs and funding to help grow our economy this year and beyond. I also would like to thank

Dr. Donald P. Christian, President of SUNY New Paltz for his years of service on the Council and wish him well in his upcoming retirement.”