Board / Committee Members

The Mike Visgauss Agency Inc provides Insurance and Financial Services. Prior to opening his office, Mike served in many capacities in the claims department of State Farm Insurance Companies, including serving as the Superintendent of Special Investigations.

Mike earned his MBA from the New York Institute of Technology (Cum Laude) and is a member of the Gold Key Honor Society. He has been a guest lecturer at the Bureau of Fire Investigations (FDNY) since 1996.

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William Gartland serves as the Vice President of the East Islip Community Chamber. He resides in East Islip with his wife, Melissa, and son, Brayden. Mr. Gartland also is a member of the Web Site Committee and the Membership Committee.

Mr. Gartland is a corporate attorney with the law firm of Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, P.C., which is one of Long Island's largest full-service law firms consisting of more than twenty-five attorneys and over a dozen practice areas. Prior to joining his current firm, Mr. Gartland was a corporate associate with the New York City law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Mr. Gartland is an associate in his firm's Corporate and Business practice groups, which is involved in the structuring and negotiation of corporate transactions for closely held businesses, including shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, employment contracts, loan agreements, and agreements relating to the acquisition and disposition of businesses.

Mr. Gartland is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A. Summa Cum Laude, 1997), where he was awarded the Undergraduate Recognition Award for Academic Excellence, an Academic Excellence Award for Best Written Paper, and an Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance. Mr. Gartland is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law (J.D. with distinction, 2001), where he was awarded a Dean's Citation of Excellence and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Hofstra Law Review. Mr. Gartland is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Sigma Beta Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society.

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Dr. Gary A. Rosenfeld has been a cosmetic and family dentist for over 23 years.  A 1984 graduate of Columbia University Dental School, Dr. Rosenfeld completed a residency at Sea View Hospital in Staten Island.  He is a Bay Shore native and Islip High School graduate.  Dr. Rosenfeld, his wife, Kellie, and their two children are proud residents of the East Islip community. 

Gary A. Rosenfeld, D.D.S., pc is located at 228 East Main Street in East Islip.  Dr. Rosenfeld and his staff are proud to provide patients with dream smiles, while improving their overall dental health.  Dr. Rosenfeld’s comfortable and friendly practice is committed to emphasizing preventive treatment by maintaining a comprehensive Soft Tissue Management program.  Dental services offered include Lumineers^® and Invisalign^® procedures, as well as crowns, root canal therapy and implants. 

In addition to his current position as a Director of the East Islip Community Chamber, Dr. Rosenfeld is past president of the Islip Rotary Club and a member of Rotary International.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  Dr. Rosenfeld is also a member of the Dental Society of New York, the Suffolk County Dental Association, the Long Island Dental Forum, and the Long Island Dental Implant Study Club.

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The energy behind Spencer by Design (SBD) is Stephen Lee, a qualified engineer with a specialty in Information Technology. He creates Web Sites by first assessing a company’s needs and then developing a solution that is not only totally professional and great looking, but is also navigable and cost effective. Some companies just hand a client a disc leaving them to founder on their own. Stephen pledges to stay and work with his clients for as long as it takes to achieve their objectives.

Spencer by Design (SBD) goes way beyond design. It does everything from Web Site domain name acquisition to overall marketing.

It’s a full service company that can create original graphics, animation, multimedia, programming, photography, scanning, e-commerce and advertising. It supervises Web Site Hosting and does overall maintenance.

It’s a custom company. It orchestrates the total process of coordinating the creative with the practical to suit the client’s special needs.

Why not visit www.spencerbydesign.net to learn more about SBD and to view work done by Stephen that has worked so well for many.

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Catherine Dennehy currently holds the position of Secretary of the East Islip Community Chamber.  She resides in East Islip with her older brother and parents. 

Catherine attended East Islip High School where she received her high school diploma in 2006.  She currently attends Suffolk County Community College and will be transferring to Stony Brook University in the fall of 2008.  Her plans are to major in business with a minor in mathematics.  Catherine played on the East Islip’s girl’s rugby team and now plays for Stony Brook University women’s rugby team. 

Catherine is an employee at Mike Visgauss Agency Inc. where she is a licensed staff associate and deals with insurance marketing and sales.  She is also an employee of the Sports Authority in bohemia.

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Robert Tornincaso serves as a Director of the East Islip Community Chamber. He resides in East Islip with his wife, Patricia, and two daughters, Terese, and Elaina. He is also a member of the Activities Committee.

Mr. Tornincaso is President of RJT Wealth Strategies, Inc., an East Islip , independent Wealth Management firm specializing in Retirement Planning, Asset Transfer, Family Protection, and Wealth Building Strategies for individuals, business owners, and professionals. He has over twenty years experience in Financial Services, and has helped thousands of clients achieve their long term goals and objectives through individually tailored plans. He provides informational and educational talks for his clients and their employees. He also works closely with other professionals: accountants, attorneys and mortgage brokers, helping them expand their business and increase their revenue.  

Mr. Tornincaso is a graduate of Hofstra University , Hempstead , N.Y. , where he received his B.B.A. in Finance, Banking and Investments, was a member of the Finance Club, and played Varsity Baseball. He is a member of St. Mary’s Church, has been involved with the CYO program, and was responsible for starting up the St. Mary’s Employment Program. He holds several securities licenses and has taken many courses in the field of Financial Services. He was the cover story of the October 2005 edition of Senior Market Advisor Magazine, a leading publication for advisors in the retirement market, and was a finalist for the 2005 Senior Market Advisor of the Year award.

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Kathleen Sutton-Gillies serves as the Treasurer of the East Islip Community Chamber. She resides in Great River with her husband, Robert and three sons, Ryan, Evan and Andrew. Mrs. Gillies is also a member of the Activities Committee, the Finance Committee, Public Relations and By-Laws.

Kathleen is a Licensed Associate Broker with Coach Realtors and is also an Insurance Broker with the James F. Sutton Insurance Agency in East Islip. Kathleen is a life long resident of the East Islip community and has been working with her family since her Dad started the Insurance agency in 1963. While raising her family, she worked in the accounting department of the insurance agency part time and has been teaching Defensive Driving courses at the Agency since 1995. She acquired her real estate license in 1993. Together with her sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Roy Rowsell, she owned and operated Sutton Place Realty while maintaining her duties at the Sutton Insurance Agency. In 2006, Kathleen and Beth joined Coach Realtors when Coach was expanding their business to the South Shore. Kathleen and Beth are very happy with their decision to become a part of the Coach family.

Mrs. Gillies is a graduate of St. John the Baptist, D.H.S., Katherine Gibbs School and SUNY @ Farmingdale. She has been active in St. Mary's Parents' Association, St. Anthony's Mother's Guild, St. John of God Roller Hockey, Little League of the Islips, St. Mary's Cub Scouts, St. Mary's Rosary Altar Society, St. Mary's Pre-Cana and St. Anthony's Hockey Club and the Great River Community Association.

Member of the Long Island Board of Realtors, NY State Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Luxury Marketing Institute.

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Ms. Gartland is a Senior Attorney with the law firm of Depinto Nornes & Associates, LLP, where she manages the firm's Estate Administration Department. Depinto Nornes & Associates, LLP is a sixteen person law firm, with offices in Melville and East Islip. The firm focuses on Elder Law, Wealth Preservation, Estate Administration and Fiduciary Services, Estate Litigation, and Transactional and Business Services.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Gartland was a Trust and Estate Associate with Long Island s largest law firm Rivkin Radler, LLP, where she was involved with all aspects of estate planning and asset protection planning, as well as estate and trust administration for high net worth clients. Prior to joining Rivkin Radler's Trust and Estate Department as an Associate, Melissa served as the firm's Corporate Paralegal where she was involved with a variety of general corporate matters including partnership, shareholder, limited liability company, trademark, and employment transactions and agreements.

Ms. Gartland is a graduate of Hofstra University (B.A. 1997) and New York Law School (J.D. 2002), where she served as an intern in the school's Civil and Human Right's Office, and under the supervision of an attorney, successfully represented clients seeking political asylum, before the New York City Immigration Court.

Ms. Gartland is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.

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Russell Regan is currently a director in the East Islip Community Chamber of Commerce. He has been a resident of East Islip for 14 years and is an active community member. Russ is married to Maryann and has two children that attend East Islip schools, his daughter Taylor and his son Trevor.

Mr. Regan is the president of Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning of Long Island. Rainbow International is a full service restoration company that handles fire damage, water damage, mold and all building repairs. Russ has been self-employed in the restoration business since 1984. Russ is the president of NEAR, which is an organization that supports all the Northeast area Rainbow International Franchises. Mr. Regan holds certifications in water, fire and mold remediation. IICRC Certified with Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification and a member of RIA, Restoration Industry Association. Home Improvement licenses in Suffolk, Nassau and New York City.

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Ryan Gillies serves as a Director of the East Islip Community Chamber. He resides in Great River. Mr. Gillies is also a member of the Web Site Committee and the Activities Committee.

Ryan is a Licensed New York State Property & Casualty Insurance Broker as well as a Licensed Life, Accident & Health Insurance Agent with the James F. Sutton Insurance Agency in East Islip since 2004. Mr. Gillies is a graduate of the Commercial Lines Producer Development Program from the Hartford School of Insurance (2004). Ryan is a lifelong resident of the East Islip Community.

Mr. Gillies is a graduate of St. Anthony's High School (1999), where he was member of the Ice Hockey and New York State Champion Track & Field team. Ryan is a graduate of Quinnipiac University (B.A. Legal Studies 2003 with a double-minor in Criminal Justice & Spanish). While attending Quinnipiac, Ryan was very involved as an employee and participant in the Quinnipiac Intramural Department. Ryan is actively involved with the Quinnipiac University Alumni Association's Long Island & Greater New York Chapters. Mr. Gillies helps as an Ambassador for the annual Alumni Reunion at Quinnipiac University. In his free time, Mr. Gillies is Captain of his Men's League Hockey Team and serves on the Board of Directors for Suffolk County Hockey Leagues. Ryan is also involved in St. John of God Roller Hockey and in the St. Anthony's High School Alumni Association.

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Mark is a life long Town of Islip native, born and raised in Islip and residing in East Islip with his wife Cathy and their 4 children. Mark's youth was filled with extra-curricular activities and organization centered around school, church and athletics. Current hobbies of include spending time with the family, golf, traveling, and volunteering with various youth programs and charitable organizations.

Mark is a Licensed Associate Broker who specializes in consulting motivated buyers and sellers in order to help them achieve their real estate goals. Before starting his real estate career, Mark was also a highly decorated New York City Police Officer.

Mark has achieved numerous awards and recognitions thru out both his careers. He is a qualified Previews agent specializing in Waterfront and Luxury Homes. He holds a NYS Associate Brokers license as well as a Certified Buyer Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialists and Certified Negotiation Specialist designations.

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Steve Foray serves as a Director of the East Islip Community Chamber. He resides in East Islip with his wife Angela and their newest addition to the family born this February son, Stephen. He is also the chair of the activities committee and a member of the nominating committee.

Steve Foray (Allstate Insurance Agent) is the President of the Foray Agency Inc here in East Islip Since 2000. Steve is an Honor Ring Recipiant and National Conference Agent. The Foray Agency Inc provides Insurance and Financial services to local businesses and residents. Steve is also licensed by The National Safety Council as an instructor for the Defensive Driving Course, which he is the vice president of the 4A Defensive Driving Agency and teaches the class locally. In addition, Steve is an advocate for Allstate s Safe Teen Driver program , where he volunteers at the local driver ed programs and discusses teen driving safety and the different choices new drivers have as far as insurance goes.

Steve s interests include public speaking, skiing, baseball, and camping

Steve graduated from SUNY College At Geneseo with a BA in Communication

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Dr. Robin Stein is currently a director for the East Islip Community Chamber and chairperson of the public relations committee.

Robin Stein, DC is the owner of , located at 177 East Main Street in East Islip, where she provides comprehensive chiropractic care and wellness care to the surrounding areas.

Dr. Robin Stein grew up on the South Shore of Long Island. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Albany she attended New York Chiropractic College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Stein is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, New York State Chiropractic Association, East Islip/Dowling Schools Business Partnership, and a founding member of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Pediatrics. Dr. Stein is also the treasurer of the Suffolk County Chapter of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA).

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Anthony is a licensed attorney with twenty years of Law Enforcement experience. He has a background in emergency management, police training and litigation. He is the recipient of several New York City Police Department medals, a Proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature for response to the September 11th attacks, the Touro Law Center Service to the Bar Award and a D.A.R.E. Community Service Award.

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