Sullivan Renaissance Team

The staff and consultants of Sullivan Renaissance are professionals with many years of experience in their fields. The staff provides hands-on assistance and support to communities made up largely of volunteers. Consultants bring their expertise in particular fields to assist Sullivan Renaissance with specific program needs.

Sandra Gerry's Vision

“My thoughts turned almost immediately to Sullivan County- why couldn’t we do something like that here?”

Sandra Gerry Chair, Sullivan Renaissance

Sandra and Alan Gerry
Michael Gold photo

Lamp Post in Neversink

“I sincerely believe Sullivan Renaissance to be the single most important program ever undertaken in the history of Sullivan County.”

John Conway Sullivan County Historian

Sullivan Renaissance Staff

	Glenn Pontier, Director, is responsible for day to day management and coordination of the overall Sullivan Renaissance program including staff supervision and public information. He also represents the program on several Sullivan County boards and facilitates collaborations with agency partners. Tel. 845-295-2442 or email
	Helen Budrock, Community Planner, is responsible for conducting outreach to communities, and helping groups move beyond beautification to address broader community development issues. She works primarily with Category C projects and also coordinates the Community Development and Technical Assistance Programs. Tel. 845-295-2462 or email
	Kathleen Capozzoli, Office Manager, oversees the day to day operations and provides support to program staff. In addition, she is responsible for program budgeting, grant monitoring, and administering the merchant discount program. She also co-chairs the annual Sullivan Renaissance-SullivanArc Garden Tour. Tel. 845-295-2452 or email
	Colleen Emery, Project Coordinator, oversees the public awareness campaign and development of the Sullivan Renaissance website, in addition to providing general support to the core program. She researches and manages special projects such as the Sullivan Renaissance publication, solar Renaissance lamppost demonstration project and the Mini-E Field Trial. Tel. 845-295-2719 or email
	Denise Frangipane, Program Development Officer, is responsible for environmental and youth initiatives. In addition to working with communities in the core program, she oversees special initiatives such as environmental demonstrations, the internship program, the Winter Conference and the Awards Ceremony. She also manages the Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods. Tel. 845-295-2443 or email
	Vivian Multari-Ginsberg, Horticultural Community Liaison, is responsible for horticultural advice and assistance to Sullivan Renaissance community groups. She coordinates the mini-grant program and assists with outreach to seasonal communities. Tel. 845-295-2503 or email
	Saraid Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for the day to day operations of the office including support of program staff. In addition, she coordinates Sullivan Renaissance program functions and events including the annual Winter Conference, Spring Forum and Awards Ceremony. Tel. 845-295-2402 or email

Sullivan Renaissance Consultants

Mary Lewis, Maintenance and Design Consultant, helps Sullivan Renaissance evaluate past garden and landscaping projects to determine the kind of maintenance program needed to sustain them in the future, and helps fashion a program to raise garden design standards in new projects.

Tel. 845-295-2612 or email

Allen Frishman, Seasonal Program and Community Consultant, manages the Seasonal Demonstration Grant Program for Sullivan Renaissance.

Tel. 845-295-2441 or email