Hudson, NY – The Columbia County Comeback Committee was formed last week by Columbia County Board of Supervisors to assist Columbia County businesses as the county looks ahead to the re-start of business activities. The Committee has been tasked to serve as a resource for county businesses to navigate the new normal and develop initiatives to help business owners adapt and respond. Although we can’t be certain when the state will allow for business to be conducted, we can plan to be prepared with Columbia Comeback in a major support role.
Committee Members
Chairman
Matt Murell, Columbia County Board of Supervisors
Co-Chairs
Jeff Hunt, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Michael Tucker, Columbia Economic Development Corporation
County Department Representatives
Jack Mabb – County Health Director
Bill Black – County Emergency Management Office
Ann Cooper – County Tourism Administrator
County Elected Officials
County Clerk Holly Tanner
County Treasurer PJ Keeler
Supervisors
Robert Beaury (Germantown),
Rob Lagonia (Austerlitz)
Tistrya Houghtling (New Lebanon)
City of Hudson Mayor
Kamal Johnson
Agribusiness
Joe Gilbert, the Berry Farm
Arts & Culture
Annie Brody, The Crandell Theatre
Consumer Services
Bruce Bohnsack, gTel
Craft Beverages
Tom Crowell, Chatham Brewing
Construction
Jock Winch, Claverack Construction
Transportation/Distribution
John Brusie, Ginsberg’s Foods
Education
Carlee Drummer, Columbia-Greene Community College
Neil Howard, Taconic Hills Central School District
Health Care
Jay Cahalan, Columbia Memorial Health
Lodging
Rita Birmingham, Mount Merino Manor
Robert Rasner, Elijah Slocum, Inc. and Inn at 34
Manufacturing
John Lee, Saturn Industries
Not for Profit
Elena Mosely, Operation Unite
Professional Service
Derick LaTorre, MetzWood Insurance
Retail
Marie Chambers, LookHudson
Restaurants
Bob Lucke, The Cascades
Rob Lagonia, Lagonia’s Restaurant