Nassau County Bridge Authority
Nassau County Bridge Authority
Mission Statement: The primary goal of the Nassau County Bridge Authority is to efficiently operate and thoroughly maintain the Atlantic Beach Bridge for safe and secure passage for its users.
ABOUT US
The Atlantic Beach Bridge is a 1,173-foot (358 m) long toll drawbridge carrying NY 878, connecting Lawrence and Atlantic Beach (Park Street), New York, while passing over the west end of Reynolds Channel. The bridge also provides direct access to the Rockaway Peninsula via Seagirt Boulevard. The original bridge opened in 1927, and the current bridge opened in 1952 and rebuilt in 1998.
LEADERSHIP
Raymond Webb
Executive Director
Raymond Webb was appointed Executive Director of the NCBA in December 2022. He is a former Senior Operations Executive and Regional Director of Facilities Management at the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Bridges and Tunnels (TBTA). In his role at the MTA, he held various cumulatively responsible positions including Superintendent of Operations, General Manager of Bridges and Regional Director of Bridges and Tunnels.
Ray has more than 30 years of knowledge and experience in his public service portfolio. His vast leadership and management knowledge of regional transportation operations and facilities management includes construction project management (roads and bridges), maintenance and engineering, customer service, public safety and security, and business and community relations. He holds an M.A. in Business and Public Policy from The State University of New York and Graduate Certificates in Construction Management, Six Sigma and Emergency Management.
Kristen Marsch
Assistant Manager of Administration
Kristen Marsch was appointed Assistant Manager of Administration of the NCBA in February 2024. Ms. Marsch has extensive finance, accounting, administrative and operations experience. In her career, she has held various financial and administrative roles including her most recent role as Chief Financial Officer at Seleni Institute. She has spent most of the last decade working at world-renowned entertainment venues including The Madison Square Garden Company and Carnegie Hall where she managed a $150M+ operating and capital budget.
She holds an MBA in Business Analytics from Binghamton University, Financial Management Certificate from Cornell University, and a Master Certificate in HRM from Villanova University. She is a member of Sigma Beta Delta and The Golden Key International Honour Society.
Wing Lau
IT Manager
John E. Ryan, Esq.
NCBA Legal Counsel
Ryan, Brennan & Donnelly LLP
BOARD MEMBERS
Board of Commissioners
Vincent Pasqua
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Vincent Pasqua is an executive at a global investment bank and has worked in the financial sector for more than twenty five years. Mr. Pasqua holds a bachelors degree in Business Management and is a long time resident of Atlantic Beach.
Appointed by Nassau County Executive; Term ending December 31, 2027
Monica McGrath
Vice Chair
Monica McGrath is a long time educator in the local community.
Appointed a Commissioner of the Nassau County Bridge Authority in 2023. Term Expiration: *See below
Arnold D. Palleschi
Commissioner
Arnold Palleschi was appointed a Commissioner of the Nassau County Bridge Authority in 2023. A lifelong resident of Nassau County, Mr. Palleschi has a wealth of experience in government. He has served as Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead’s Departments of Conservation & Waterways and the Department of Water. He currently holds the position of Senior Engineer with D&B Engineers and Architects. Mr. Palleschi earned a master’s degree in business from Adelphi University and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Hofstra University.
Appointed by Nassau County Executive, confirmed by Nassau County Legislature. Term Expiration: *See below
Anthony J. Licatesi
Commissioner
Anthony J. Licatesi is the senior litigating partner at The Licatesi Law Group, LLP, a law firm with practice concentration in personal injury and no-fault arbitrations and civil litigation.
Appointed a Commissioner of the Nassau County Bridge Authority in 2023. Term Expiration: *See below
* Board of Commissioners are appointed to a term of 5 years.
COMMITTEES
LIST OF COMMITTEES
- Audit Committee Members: Monica McGrath (Chair), Vincent Pasqua recommend to the Board, the hiring of a certified independent accounting firm, establish the compensation to be paid to the accounting firm and provide direct oversight of the performance of the independent audit performed by the accounting firm hired for such purposes. June 19, 2024 – Committee duties have been completed. Committee is now closed.
- Governance Committee Members: Anthony Licatesi {Chair) Keep the Board informed of current best governance practices, to review corporate governance trends, to update the Authority’s corporate governing principles and to advise appointing authorities on the skills and experiences required of potential board members. June 19, 2024 – Committee duties have been completed. Committee is now closed.
- Finance Committee Members: Vincent Pasqua (Chair), Anthony Licatesi to oversee the Authority’s debt and debt practices Recommend policies concerning the Authority’s issuance and management of debt.
- Health and Safety Committee Members: Arnold Palleschi, Chair, Monica McGrath, recommend to the Board, the hiring of a Bridge physician, keep the Board informed of the best safety practices, establish safety guidelines and update the safety instruction manual and ensure that employees follow safety procedures to maximize worker safety. June 19, 2024 – Committee duties have been completed. Committee is now closed.
POLICIES & COMPLIANCE
POLICY & COMPLIANCE MANUAL
Ratified July 20 2023