American Marketing Association Announces 2010-11 Board of Directors

ALBANY, NY (07/28/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) is proud to announce its Board of Directors for the 2010-11 term. While some board members retain their positions, others have taken on new roles and many will be serving for the first time.

The 2010-11 NYCRAMA board members are as follows:

Alicia Deering, Plug Power Inc. – President

Laura Lachell, Britton Financial Group – President-Elect/VP Collegiate Relations

Kelly Plunkett, Pioneer Bank – Secretary

Janice Joyce, Snyder Printer – Secretary-Elect

David Lurie, Schenectady Jewish Community Center – Treasurer

Cindy Nagle – Immediate Past President

Stacey Siegel, Crowne Plaza – VP Arrangements

Miriam Paska, Intellisites – VP Internet

Reid Hislop, Plug Power Inc. – VP Marketing

Kim Hickok, Web Instinct – VP Membership

Laurie Boyce, The MarCom Lab – VP Newsletter

Nigar Hale, Blue Pepper Strategies Inc. – VP Programming

Sarika Patel, Howard Schaffer Media Marketing – VP Public Relations

Christy Calicchia, Citizens Bank – VP Roundtables

Margherita Petti Krug, Cotton Hill Studios, Inc. – VP Social Media

Teal Vivacqua, Plug Power Inc. – Mark of Excellence Co-Chair

Michael Murray, BST – Mark of Excellence Co-Chair

"I am thrilled to announce this year's board of directors and look forward to working with such a prodigious group of professionals," said Alicia Deering, NYCRAMA president. "We've already begun work on some progressive new initiatives that will improve the chapter's communication channels and reaffirm our place as the premier marketing organization in the area."

For over six decades, the AMA has been an essential resource providing relevant marketing resources that experienced marketers turn to every day. The AMA is the only organization that provides direct benefits to marketing professionals in both business and education, and services all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students.

The local chapter of the American Marketing Association is comprised of over 200 marketing professionals. The chapter holds educational luncheons once a month, showcasing national speakers on a variety of marketing topics; bi-monthly breakfast roundtables, allowing attendees to dissect and discuss a wide range of marketing challenges; the annual Mark of Excellence awards; networking events; and additional programming and resources that provide value to its members.

For more information on the Capital Region's American Marketing Association chapter, please visit www.nymarketing.org.

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About the American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.MarketingPower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.