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Alex Alonso, President
Alex is the Director of Business Continuity for GroupM and oversees all Business Continuity operations for North America. Alex has over 10 years of experience in business continuity in multiple industries. He is a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) through the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) and is an Associate Member of Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI). He also holds various certifications from The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Alex has been a member of the ACP NYC Metro Chapter since 2019. He was elected as Membership Director for the chapter in 2020, co-chairing as Program Director in 2022, and elected as Chapter President in January of 2024.
Inger Kessler, Secretary
Inger Kessler is an accomplished Business Continuity Professional with 20 years progressive experience. She achieved her CBCP certification through DRII, and specializes in Business Continuity Management, Program Development, Life Safety, Crisis Communications and Emergency Response.
Inger has held management roles in a variety of industries, most recently in retail. She spent over 20 years with Macy’s, Inc., where until June 2020, she was Senior Manager of Business Resiliency, providing direction, support and subject matter expertise to Macy’s management teams worldwide. She is currently retired.
Inger has been an active member of the Association of Contingency Planners since 2009 and has served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the NYC Metro chapter since 2014. In her spare time, she is a volunteer member of the Suffolk County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on Long Island.
Danny Monselise, Treasurer
Dan is a Business Analyst for Perrigo Pharmaceuticals located in Michigan. Prior to that position, Dan served as Product Evolution manager and as an IT Director of Clay Park Labs (Perrigo). Dan joined Agis Industries in March of 1994 as the ERP Manager and Deputy IT Director, relocating to the US in July of 2003. Before joining Perrigo (Agis), Dan spent four (4) years in South Africa (Johannesburg) as a consultant - implementing ERP systems and consulting to supply chain and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Dan has a MBA from Humberside (UK) and a BA from Tel-Aviv University and is a certified CISSP. Dan has served as the Treasurer since 2018 at the ACP NYC Metro Chapter.
Vision and Mission
Our mission and vision is creating a body of knowledge encompassing Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk, Crisis and Emergency Management, (Public and Private Sectors representation) and allowing members to access all needed information by networking with other professionals and gaining the necessary expertise.
The NYC Metro Chapter provides monthly current and exciting topics and interactive programs, ensuring collaboration between the Board and the Members and working all together for the success and growth of the Chapter.
To provide a forum for learning and growth, advancement, mastery and added value within the related disciplines of Business Continuity and Emergency, Incident, and Crisis Management. This forum is:
- A community...to share ideas and network with experienced professionals
- A focal point...for timely, accurate answers and sound advice
- A force...to proactively advocate for government and private industry action
- A premier source...for related industry information and education
- A virtual library...to archive and share knowledge
We view the New York City Metro Chapter as the “Chapter of Choice” in the continuity industry. We will be regarded as THE place to go for resources, networking and education.
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