Morris Park BID Board of Directors 2024-2025

Property Owners, Class A

William Pedone, Chairman (2024-2026)

Ben Celaj, Vice-Chairman (2024-2026)

Peter Spoto, Secretary (2023-2025)

Safet Paljevic, Treasurer (2023-2025)

Frank Pestone (2023-2025) ~ Miguel Garcia (2023-2025) ~ Mario Zallo (2024-2026)

COMMERCIAL TENANT, Class B

Michelli Lopez, Cross County Savings Bank (2023-2025)

RESIDENTIAL Tenant, Class C

Elaine Yolanda Schillaci (2024-2026)

City Officials, Class D

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander

NYC Mayor Eric Adams - represented by the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, represented through BXEDC

New York City Council Member CD13, Kristy Marmorato

non-voting members, Class E 

Bronx Community Board 11, District Manager Jeremy Warneke

MPBID Board of Directors

The MPBID Board of Directors is elected by registered members at the Annual Meeting. Board directors mandates are 2 years. Members eligible for elections (classes A, B and C) are elected every year, in 2 staggered groups:

• 4 directors seats are open for election in even years (3 class A, 1 class C);

• 5 directors seats are open for election in odd years (4 class A, 1 class B).

  Registered BID members interested in running for Board seats are invited to contact ed.morrisparkbid @ gmail.com

MPBID Executive Director Dr. Camelia Tepelus

2025 NY City & State “Economic Development Trailblazers”

2024 NY City & State “Responsible 100”

2023 Crain’s NY Business “Notable Leaders in Sustainability”

2023 Schneps Media Bronx Power List

2023 NY City & State “Above & Beyond: Innovators”

2023 NY City Guide “Women in Tourism” Community Service nominee

2022 NY State Senate District 34 Commendation Award

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2021 City &State Bronx Power 100

2020 New York State Senate Women of Distinction Award