Leslie Gross was appointed Executive Director of the NH BTDC in March 2005. In that capacity, she worked closely with the Town Supervisor, Town Board, Chambers of Commerce and other community-based organizations to improve business opportunities and foster increased tourism in the town. The BTDC spearheaded a number of town projects including the Annual Bar Beach FamilyFest, the Annual celebration of North Hempstead Day, and the creation of North Hempstead Cable TV programs (including “Around the Town” and “Taste of the Town”) which profile local businesses, museums and charitable organizations.
Ms. Gross has long been active in North Hempstead’s civic life, lending her efforts to numerous community organizations including the Rotary Club of Great Neck, the North Shore/LIJ Health System, where she serves as an Associate Trustee, the Gift of Life, Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, The Amsterdam, The Children’s Sports Connection and Temple Judea. The newly-appointed Town Clerk grew up in Great Neck and has been a resident of Manhasset since 1980. She has been married for over 30 years to her husband Howard, a management consultant. They have two sons Adam and Brian, a daughter-in-law, Danielle, and their one year old grandson, Jacob.
“I am greatly honored about my appointment as Town Clerk by the Board,” Gross said. “Michelle Schimel was an outstanding Clerk, and I look forward to continuing the services and projects she developed and championed during her eight year tenure, including proper archival maintenance. I have lived in the Town most of my life and look forward to meeting constituents and helping them with the services that the Clerk’s office has to offer.” |