UPDATED: HIA-LI Announces 2015 Newly Appointed Board Members

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Update: The third, fourth and fifth paragraphs containing the Newly Appointed Board Members' biographies have been updated -- Today HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, appointed three new board members to its executive team beginning in 2015. The new board members are recognized as strong leaders on Long Island including Kevin M. O'Connor, President and CEO of Bridge Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB);  Anthony Manetta, President and CEO of Standard Advisors Group; and Mike Voltz, Director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables for PSEG LI.

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"HIA-LI is excited to begin the new year with three new board members who bring terrific leadership talents to the organization," said Terri Alessi-Miceli, HIA-LI president. "In addition to our current board members, they will play a dynamic role in supporting the HIA-LI mission to provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses."

2015 Newly Appointed Board Members

Kevin M. O'Connor - President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB):  Since he assumed the role on Jan. 1, 2008, his company has experienced steady and continued growth.  O'Connor has been at the forefront of acquisition planning, de novo branching, and the development of strategic initiatives.  Previously Executive Vice President and Treasurer of North Fork Bank, O'Connor has over 25 years tenure in the financial services industry.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a former Long Island Division Chairman and Board member of the New York State Bankers Association. Committed to community involvement, O'Connor is the Board President of the Principals Advisory Board of McGann Mercy High School in Riverhead and is a past president and board member of Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  He is a former chair of the executive committee of the American Heart Association Heart of the Hamptons Gala. Mr. O'Connor's success as a CEO and leadership in community involvement, have been acknowledged by a number of organizations. Most recently he was named one of Long Island's top CEO's by Long Island Business News reflecting the dramatic growth and strong performance of BNB over the past 8 years of his tenure.  He has also been honored for his proactive role in helping the non-profit community by McGann Mercy High School, Eastern Long Island Hospital and Suffolk Community College among others. O'Connor earned an Associates Degree in accounting from Suffolk County Community College and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Adelphi University. 

Anthony Manetta - President and CEO of Standard Advisors Group

Anthony Manetta is the Founder and President of Standard Advisors Group. Prior to founding the firm he was CEO and Executive Director of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). He is a well respected leader on Long Island having been widely recognized for his efforts to help regional business planning and development. Manetta holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Dowling College.

Michael Voltz - Director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables for PSEG LI

Michael Voltz is the Director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables for PSEG Long Island.  He is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating energy efficiency and renewable programs, and the preparation of a Utility 2.0 filing including efficiency, advanced meters, battery storage and renewable solutions.  Efficiency and Renewable programs are available for residential, commercial and industrial customers, and are expected to achieve over 60 MW of peak demand reductions on the electric system in 2014. Prior to his current role, Voltz was a director at LIPA and at Central Hudson Gas & Electric where he had worked for 30 years in power generation, customer services, energy efficiency and regulatory affairs. Voltz holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master's in Business from Union College.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State.

About HIA-LI

HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.HIA-LI.org or call 631-543-5355.

HIA-LI CONTACT:

Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, [email protected]

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