New York State
Association of Fire Chiefs

Providing Service to Those Who Serve

Board of Directors



NYSAFC Board of Directors at the 119th Annual Conference & FIRE 2025 Expo
Standing L ro R: Directors Stefano Napolitano, Wayne Friedman, Anthony Faso, Anthony Tripp, Kenneth Almy, George June, Dale Lingenfelter, Brad Davies, and Kevin Kalk. Seated: Director Charles Kostyk, Past President Anthony LaFerrera, 1st Vice President William Owen, President Richard Lyman, 2nd Vice President Timothy Boel, and Director Richard Nemier.

2025-2026 NYSAFC Board Members
President Richard L. Lyman
1st Vice President William K. Owen III
2nd Vice President Timothy E. Boel
Past President Anthony V. LaFerrera
President Emeritus James E. Hare
Director Kenneth M. Almy
Director Brad W. Davies
Director Anthony D. Faso
Director – Career Wayne C. Friedman
Director – EMS George P. June
Director Kevin O. Kalk
Director Charles Kostyk
Director Dale G. Lingenfelter
Director Stefano Napolitano
Director Richard M. Nemier
Director Anthony J. Tripp