Board Members

Joanne Ottaviano, President of the Piermont Civic Association, studied ballet performing at Lincoln Center with American Ballet Theatre and the visiting Bolshoi Ballet. ‘JoJo’ consistently has been a painter having exhibited her work internationally, nationally, and locally. She’s retiring as a freelance makeup artist for fashion, television and film; Samuel Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, CNN, Will Ferrell, editorial spreads in Harper’s Bazaar, Gear, People Magazine. Having moved to Piermont in 1979 ‘JoJo’ relocated to NYC, returning to Piermont in 2009 purchasing Yvonne Trinkwater’s home (her Mom). JoJo adores animals, and has had a petsitting business in her home for twenty years. JoJo books the outdoor concert series, renaming it ‘Bob Samuels Piermont Summer Concerts’ in honor of this amazing person who passed from COVID, along with his lovely partner Karen, long time members of the PCA.

Mary Lukens, Vice-President of the PCA, is a NYC native, and moved to Rockland almost 20 years ago. She held many marketing and PR positions in the corporate and nonprofit world before going solo to form her own marketing firm. Mary presently is a realtor with Howard Hanna/Rand Realty, sharing her passion for our beautiful Hudson Valley region with her clients. Mary is a volunteer Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension, and gardens at the Piermont Community Garden. She also serves on the board of the Rockland Farm Alliance. Mary’s husband Dan is a local artist whose artworks are inspired by familiar local scenery and exhibited locally. 

Greg Barrett moved to Piermont in 2019, having found our quaint Village near the water.  Greg has a love for sailing, and is devoted outdoorsman.  He enjoys travel, cooking and baking.

With degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Greg has been in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry for nearly 30 years. Greg is President of EVOQ Therapeutics, a biotech start-up developing cancer vaccines and therapies for autoimmune disease.