Elected Officials and Staff

LIFB Executive Board 2008

• Bob Nolan, President Vegetables, East Patchogue
• Mark Zaweski, Vice President Nursery & Vegetables, Jamesport
• Frank Beyrodt, Secretary  Sod, Baiting Hollow
• Kareem Massoud, Treasurer wine, Jamesport

Board of Directors

• Rodney Anderson Vegetables, Riverhead
• Theresa A. Boyle  wine, Cutchogue
• Nate Corwin Greenhouse, Calverton
• Pindar Damianos Wine, Cutchogue
• Rocky Divello Horses, Mattituck
• Gwen Gajeski  Vegetables, Riverhead
• Monica Harbes Vegetables, Mattituck
• Heather Jarski  Nursery, Rocky Point
• Eric Keil Greenhouse, Mattituck/Melville
• Bob Kern wine, Riverhead
• Ray Kujawski potatoes, Riverhead
• David McLarin Greenhouse, Jamesport
• Karen Rivara Oysters, Southold
• David Scheer Nursery, Laurel
• Pat Voges Brightwaters, NSLGA
• Lyle Wells Vegetables, Riverhead

Past Presidents

• Charlie Scheer (2004-2005) Nursery - Laurel
• Henry Talmage  (2003)  Greenhouse, Calverton
• Howard Johnson (1998-2001-2002) Greenhouse, East Northport
• Phil Schmitt III (1995-1998) Vegetables, Riverhead
• Nathan Corwin (1993-1995) Greenhouse, Calverton
• Lyle Wells (1990-1992) Vegetables, Riverhead
• Kenneth Schmitt (1987-1989) Vegetables, Middle Island

Staff

• Executive Director: Joseph M. Gergela III
• Office Manager/Administration: Robert Carpenter
• Promotions Coordinator: Natasha Beccaria
• Administrative Assistant: Ceil Carpenter