NPA Board Members
The Newburgh Preservation Association (NPA) is comprised of a board of dedicated volunteer citizens of Newburgh with a passion for historical preservation, a love for their city, and a desire to share knowledge with the public.
HAEL STEWART-FISHER
EXECUTIVE BOARD, PRESIDENT (INTERIM)
Hael Stewart-Fisher while a native of Kansas, I've been fortunate to live in some of the most amazing cities across the country before choosing Newburgh as my forever home. He is a business owner, non-profit organizer and professional project manager.
Jessica lynn williams,
EXECUTIVE BOARD, vice president
Jessica Lynn Williams is a proud resident and business owner in the city of Newburgh. Prior to moving to the Hudson Valley, she lived and worked in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore. Jessica’s Maryland roots exposed her early on to historic cities like Frederick and Washington DC, helping Newburgh to feel like home. She holds degrees from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and Parsons The New School. Jessica is passionate about historic preservation, animal rights, and not missing an episode of Jeopardy. Outside of running her interior design office and shop, Hendley & Co, she can be found on an adventure with her husband and two pit bulls.
Michelle Kettler,
Executive board, Treasurer (interim)
Michelle Kettler is an outdoor and travel enthusiast, who recently finished renovating her Historic 1902 row house home in Newburgh, NY. Michelle works in the film business managing a special effects company and as a permit special effects technician in local 52. In her spare time, she loves to take her dog Cash our for camping adventures in her van. Originally from Basalt, Colorado, she has lived in Boulder, Brooklyn, the Berkshires, South Florida, Boston and now has finally put some roots down in Newburgh.
tHOMAS Burr Dodd,
Board Member
Thomas Burr Dodd, is a painter, photographer, and digital artist who splits his time between Newburgh and Brooklyn. Dodd graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in photography, and in 1999 he incorporated his Brooklyn-based business, Brooklyn Fire Proof, which has since expanded to include artist studios, film and television stages, galleries, music studios, and non-profit creative projects. Dodd has a deep appreciation and love for Newburgh, and can often be found either photographing historic architecture around the city or working on one of his many restoration projects, most notably the Liberty Street School.
Nick Valentine,
Board member
Nick grew up in Newburgh, above his father’s barber shop. His business of now 53 years, Broadway Tailors is in the same space that was his grandfather’s shoe shop, 281 Broadway. He graduated from St Patrick’s High School in 1968, and the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1970. Nick took this role to a new level in 1999 when he was elected to City Council. After serving 4 years as a Councilman, Nick ran for Mayor, won and served for the next 8 years. As Mayor, Nick was instrumental in revising the City Charter, creating our current ward system, acquiring the Armory and developing it as a youth center, and guiding the drafting of a comprehensive new zoning plan as well as the waterfront development plan. Nick’s strongest achievements were in economic development and the resurgence of the city.