Morris Park BID Board of Directors 2023-2024
Property Owners, Class A
William Pedone, Chairman (2022-2024)
Ben Celaj, Vice-Chairman (2022-2024)
Peter Spoto, Secretary (2023-2025)
Safet Paljevic, Treasurer (2023-2025)
Frank Pestone (2023-2025) ~ Miguel Garcia (2023-2025) ~ Mario Zallo (2022-2024)
COMMERCIAL TENANT, Class B
Michelli Lopez, Cross County Savings Bank (2023-2025)
RESIDENTIAL Tenant, Class C
Elaine Yolanda Schillaci (2022-2024)
City Officials, Class D
Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller
NYC Mayor Eric Adams - represented through the
NYC Dept. of Small Business Services
Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President, represented through BXEDC
New York City Council Member CD13, Kristy Marmorato
non-voting members, Class E
Bronx Community Board 11
MPBID Executive Director Dr. Camelia Tepelus
2023 Crain’s NY Business “Notable Leaders in Sustainability”
2023 NY City & State “Above & Beyond: Innovators”
2023 NY City Guide “Women in Tourism” Community Service nominee
2022 NY State Senate District 34 Commendation Award
2020 New York State Senate Women of Distinction Award
2010 The Ethical Corporation Award
2008 Ashoka Changemakers Ending Human Slavery Award
2003 British Airways & WTTC “Tourism for Tomorrow” Award