Supervisory Committee

Trevor Kaftan – Chairman of the Board

Trevor grew up in Woodstock, NY, and graduated from SUNY New Paltz. He now resides in LaGrange with his wife and two children. He coaches travel soccer for the LaGrange Soccer Club in his spare time. He and his wife Annie are entrepreneurs, as they are a Cutco Cutlery distributor and own N-Hance Wood Refinishing and Valencia Countertops in Wappingers Falls.

Marilyn Brammer

Marilyn has been a member of TEG since 1989. She worked in Quality Management as an Admin Officer at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System and retired in 2019 after 30 years of service. Marilyn resides in Beacon with her husband Dave, and they share 6 children and 9 grandchildren. In retirement, she loves helping with her grandchildren, spending time with family and friends, and serving in her church.

Abhi Kakumanu

Abhi is an accomplished IT Consultant with a Master’s Degree from Marist College. He helps businesses in the Hudson Valley secure their infrastructure and optimize their IT operations. He is an expert in cybersecurity, network administration, cloud computing, and data management. He is committed to providing his clients with comprehensive and cost-effective IT solutions. He is also known for his strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Sal Contés Jr.

Sal is the Deputy Superintendent at Dutchess BOCES and an educational leader with over 30 years of experience across K-12 and higher education. A Brooklyn native, he earned his degrees from CUNY College of Technology, CUNY City College, and Pace University, along with a leadership certificate from Harvard. Throughout his career, Sal has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and central office administrator, most recently as director for the Arlington CSD. Dedicated to his community, he volunteers with Family Partnership and the Dutchess Medical Reserve Corps.