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

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mORRIS pARK bid

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The MPBID Board of Directors was constituted by elections held at the 1st Annual Meeting of the membership on October 25, 2019 (photo). Members eligible for elections (classes A, B and C) are elected every year at the Annual Meeting, in 2 staggered groups (4 directors seats are open for election in even years; 5 directors seats are open for election in odd years). Board directors mandates are 2 years.

Registered BID members interested in running for Board seats are invited to contact ed.morrisparkbid @ gmail.com

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