Staff Directory

Gavin J. Donohue - President & CEO Mr. Donohue oversees all activities of the association on behalf of the Board of Directors and member companies (i.e. lobbying, public relations, regulatory, legislative and executive policy, and administration). Email: gavin@ippny.org: Bio of Gavin Donohue     Chris LaRoe - Managing Director, Market Policy and Regulatory Affairs Mr. LaRoe is responsible for managing IPPNY's involvement in all proceedings pending before New York's regulatory agencies, coordinating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and New York State Public Service Commission filings and serving as IPPNY's liaison to the New York Independent System Operator. Email: christopher@ippny.org     Radmila Miletich - Legislative & Environmental Policy Director Ms. Miletich assists the President & CEO in lobbying before the Executive Branch and the New York State Legislature. She is responsible for managing IPPNY's involvement in State environmental proceedings, representing IPPNY's membership at stakeholder meetings, and coordinating the development and submittal of written comments related to the implementation of the State's environmental programs. Ms. Miletich also is responsible for identifying and monitoring State legislation and provisions of the New York State Budget, preparing and submitting position memos to New York State Legislature, and developing and drafting legislative initiatives that benefit IPPNY Members. Email: radmila@ippny.org     Vanessa LaClair, CMP - Membership Services & Events Coordinator Ms. LaClair is responsible for the coordination of all association events, including conferences, golf tournaments, board meetings. She manages the association membership, including dues collection, database information, and other membership related activities. Ms. LaClair is also responsible for the daily operation of the IPPNY offices, including payroll, insurance, billing and accounts receivable. Email: vanessa@ippny.org             Lisa Burke - Communications Manager Ms. Burke is primarily responsible for the management of day-to-day internal and external communications. She assists the President & CEO on a variety of communications projects, including the development and implementation of comprehensive public relations strategies for the industry and association. Ms. Burke is also responsible for maintaining relationships with local and trade media, as well as being the point person for all marketing and advertising for the association. Email: lisa.burke@ippny.org       Theresa Decker - Administrative Assistant Ms. Deckeris responsible for general office support, including scheduling and travel arrangements for the President & CEO, answering the telephone, faxing, preparing membership mailings, News Clips listing, etc. Assists IPPNY members and the entire IPPNY Staff. Email: theresa.decker@ippny.org