About Us

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Thomas  J. Abbamont CPA an alumnus of NYU and member of the NYSSCPA's and  AICPA, entered Public Accounting in 1953 and is a retired Tax Partner of  Milligan, Muller & Company CPA's, currently a Sole Tax Practitioner in White Plains, NY.    Mr. Abbamont joined the Board of Trustees in  1986, is a Past President, and currently serves as Vice President and  Treasurer.    He has been a Trusted Advisor to the Sexauer Family for over 40+ years.

Grayson Braun has spent thirty years in the promotion of various architecture and design products. She is currently the North American Marketing Director for ABET LAMINATI, an Italian construction materials manufacturer specializing in high pressure laminates and exterior grade phenolic façade systems. Acutely concerned with the loss of historic architecture, Grayson has served on the Westport Historic District Commission in various capacities since 2009.

Wes  Cawley spent 43 years as a Financial Services Executive before retiring to Ocala, Fl. He served as a past National Board member of Big  Brothers/Big Sisters of America and is an Honorary Lifetime Board member of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, as well as the Professional Advisory Board, St. Jude's Research Hospital, and numerous other non-profit boards.

Eileen Hoffman

Eileen is a retired estates and trusts attorney.  She also headed a New York  City nonprofit that provides teams of social workers to New York City grade and middle schools.  Eileen has been a nonprofit board member and has also served as a nonprofit advisor.  Eileen graduated from the  University of Illinois and the New York University School of Law. 

Jamie Walsh

Jamie Walsh spent thirty years of his career in the commercial and high-end residential construction industry in New York City. After working on some of Manhattan's most iconic construction projects he co-founded  Ajustco, a builder's hardware and construction products manufacturer. He is the last member of the Sexauer Family to serve on the Board of Trustees.

Gil  Silva associated with J. A. Sexauer, Inc., a national distributor of maintenance products, for 35 years, 25 as President & CEO. During that time, established a company in Toronto to cover the Canadian market and also acquired a major competitor in the Southeast. During his tenure, the company grew more than tenfold with a corresponding increase in overall employment. Was a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization,  where he held various positions, including Chairman of the Fairchester  Chapter. Has remained active as a business consultant and a volunteer assisting small businesses and startups.