Meet our Team
Our Board works collaboratively to promote our community’s businesses through marketing and events and collaborations with local chambers, non-profit organizations, and local business services.
Jaclyn DeJesus
President
Hudson Valley native, an entrepreneur, and passionate about all things marketing. With a professional background in client experience and web design, she brings a unique understanding of the digital landscape to our team. From creative to technical roles, she’s spent the last 10 years supporting local business owners. Most days, you can find Jaclyn in her home office or in town wherever the WiFi is strong.
She plans to foster an organization where ideas flourish, partnerships thrive, and collective innovation propels us forward.
Brian Amthor
Vice President
Town Councilman in Shawangunk and owner of Amthor Welding, a fourth generation family owned business (Brian is generation #4) that started back in 1928 in Ellenville, NY. Brian is also the Executive Vice President at Amthor International, Amthor Welding's sister company in Gretna, VA. Both businesses serve as the nations largest and most diverse manufacturer and builder of truck mounted tanks for the refined fuel, propane, waste water and all related industries. Brian's great-grandfather almost a hundred years ago started out as a Blacksmith and they have since evolved.
Brian resides in the Town of Shawangunk where he is a Town Councilman and has been since 2007. He brings a unique perspective as both a Shawangunk and Gardiner native in his leadership role, with a focus on community and team work.