Meet Ray!

Ray Pucci is optimistic about the future of the Catskill Mountains.

Throughout his over thirty-year career working with regional nonprofit, education, government, and business groups, Ray has demonstrated a straight-forward approach coupled with strategic thinking that has contributed to his reputation as an honest partner and advocate.

During his two tenures as President of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce–in the late-1990s and today–Ray has initiated successful efforts to re-brand the Catskill Mountains to new audiences of visitors. Understanding that environmental stewardship, agriculture, natural resources, and main street retail development contribute to regional promotion, Ray continues to facilitate connections among business owners, government, advocacy groups, and residents to create a shared future for the Catskills.

Ray also serves on the SUNY Delhi College Council, the Vestry Council of St. James Episcopal Church, the Board of Directors at WIOX Community Radio, and is Managing Director of the Catskill Development Foundation.

Help Ray win the baton and conduct the Catskill Symphony Orchestra at this year's Guest Conductor Competition!

How to vote:

Votes are tallied through dollars donated ($1 = 1 vote). Voting is now open and donations may be made through:

Donate online: GiveButter (givebutter.com/CSORay - this page!)
Donate by mail: Checks mailed to the Catskill Symphony Orchestra and received by May 9th (note the donation for Ray's campaign in the memo)
Donate live: Join us on May 10th at Foothills PAC in Oneonta, to donate in person and meet Ray live, and take in a splendid evening of the works of John Williams (scores and selections from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superman, Lincoln, The Cowboys, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and more!)

Tickets available at catskillsymphony.org/concerts (tickets available for concert and gala dinner, or concert-only; students always free -- including the May 10 concert and gala dinner -- and up to two parents/guardians accompanying students are only $10 per individual). Parents and students interested in the gala dinner, please confirm by sending an email to contact@catskillsymphony.org

Ray Pucci - CSO Cabaret Guest Conductor Candidate

Help Ray win the baton on May 10th!