Chairman

Originally from Delhi, Jim graduated from Hartwick College and had a long career in insurance, ending with Jim owning his own insurance agency. Jim’s work in the community has included 22 years on the Delaware County IDA, 12 years as president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and six years in the Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce.

VIce Chairman

Scott White brings financial and lending experience to the board as a career banker. Scott is currently the President of The Bank of Cooperstown. Additionally, he has been an area resident for 30 years and holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.

Member

Flerida Santana Johnas, boasts 24+ years of experience in analytical management and leadership. Flerida’s career has been predominantly in the field of real estate finance, having worked with several banking companies. Her expertise lies in cultivating conducive business relationships and partnerships, the analysis and management of budgets and cost controls alongside credit, debt, and risk assessments. Flerida is driven by the belief that she is part of something much greater than herself. Giving her the focus of the big picture while still being able to identify the myriad of moving pieces that help realize the bigger picture.

Treasurer

In addition to being a self-employed businessman, Bruce Dolph serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District, on the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors, and is a member of the Walton Grange. Bruce formerly served on the Walton Town Council, first as a council member and then as supervisor. He has also previously served as the President of the Walton Chamber of Commerce, a Boy Scout leader, and as a youth soccer, basketball, and baseball coach. Though he now enjoys a semi-retired lifestyle, Bruce recently sold his H&R Block franchise, with offices in Walton, Delhi, and Sidney, after 35 years in business. In his free time, Bruce and his wife Theresa enjoy spending time with their grandsons. Bruce can also be found tending to his Walton farm where he raises beef cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, and miniature donkeys.

Member

Wayne Oliver, a Delhi native with an MBA from Syracuse University and an Engineering Degree from Clarkson, has over 35 years of successful experience in all areas of Business Management with expertise in Operations, Finance, Marketing and Executive Management. A former President and CEO of Sportsfield Specialties (retired), Wayne has also held various executive management positions with UTC - Carrier Corp., Carlisle Companies and Hendrick Manufacturing. In addition to his extensive business experience he has also demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the local community by serving 12 years on the Delaware Academy School Board, 8 plus years on the Town of Meredith Town Council (recently reelected), 10 plus years on the SUNY Delhi College Council (still active) and on the Board of the Delaware County Local Development Corporation.

Michael O’Brien retired in 2018 as a financial advisor after 36 years, the last ten with NBT Bank. He served on the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 25 years. His community service includes 35 years as a member of Rotary where he served one year as a club president and in 2001-02 as District Governor of Rotary District 7170. He is scoutmaster of BSA Troop 74, Hancock, NY. Mike and his wife Linda reside in the Town of Hancock.

Secretary

George is a Realtor and an appraiser, as well as a past president of the Otsego/Delaware Board of Realtors, co-chair of the RPAC Committee, past member of the Board of Directors of the NAR, and current member of both NAR and NYSAR as well as ODBR. He is on the Appraisal Committee of the NY State Association of Realtors. He is a member of Rotary International and past president for 3 years. He is also the Vice Chair of the Delaware County Republican Committee. George was also Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and for 50 years a member of the Council of Regents for St. Francis College. The Harpersfield Grange elected him Man of the Year in 2005. The Stamford Chamber elected him Volunteer of the Year in 2006.