The Glens Falls Symphony Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2026
Glens Falls Symphony Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
Glens Falls, NY 03/24/2026 The Glens Falls Symphony announced today the appointment of NEW Board Members: Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D. (President of SUNY Adirondack), Derek M. Paddock (CPA Senior Tax Manager at MMB+CO), Richard Ferguson (Banker, Glens Falls National and Adirondack Trust Co.), and Dr. Richard Leach.
The Glens Falls Symphony proudly welcomes all new members to the board of directors in their new appointments as part of our ambitious 5-year strategic plan in an effort to expand education, fiscal sustainability, broaden audiences, and develop human capital. The symphony successfully rolled out a multi-year education plan in 2022 that will continue into the 2026-27 Symphony season.
The 2025-26 Glens Falls Symphony season is sponsored by Gold Sponsor: Arrow Bank
Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D., President of SUNY Adirondack, joined the symphony board in February of 2026. Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D., is President of SUNY Adirondack, where she provides strategic leadership focused on student success, institutional sustainability, and community engagement. She brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, governance, and public service.
Before joining SUNY Adirondack, President Urtz served at SUNY Onondaga Community College, where she held multiple senior leadership roles, including Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Vice President for Administration and Compliance. Earlier in her career, she was Executive Director and CEO of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Onondaga County and served in several senior student affairs and administrative roles at Syracuse University for over 14 years.
President Urtz holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from The American University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. She is the former Vice President of the Board of Directors of CNY Arts, and is an active musician, having played clarinet in multiple community ensembles.
“Music has a unique ability to bring people together and strengthen communities. I am honored to join the Board of the Glens Falls Symphony and look forward to supporting its mission and continued success.” - Anastasia L. Urtz
Derek M. Paddock, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at MMB+CO
Derek Paddock joined the symphony board in September of 2025. Derek attended Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting with a Master of Science in Accounting. He also attended Siena College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Information Systems. Derek is a senior tax manager at MMB+Co in Latham, NY.
Richard Ferguson, Retired Banker
Joined the symphony board in September of 2025. Richard Ferguson is a retired banker, adjunct professor, and community volunteer who lives with his wife Mary at their Gentle Person’s Farm in Malta, New York. Educated with a BS in Finance from Siena College (1982) and an MBA from the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford (1985), he has lived and worked in Saratoga County since 1987. He also received a Graduate Degree in Banking from the Stonier School of Banking at the University of Delaware in 1991.
He started his banking career in 1985 with the then-named State Bank of Albany, and after 2+ years, he commenced work at The Adirondack Trust Company. After 22 years of community banking work at the ATC, he then accepted a position at Saratoga National Bank as their Manager of Corporate Lending. He worked at SNB for 10+ years, also serving as their Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary, and Community Development Officer. He retired from Banking in July of 2019.
He has learned the importance of giving back through community involvement during his early days of working at the ATC. His initial stint included serving on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chapter of the American Red Cross. His community service was further emphasized with his 1991 graduation from Leadership Saratoga. He has continuously served on dozens of boards, many with leadership positions since 1991, and has most currently served on the boards of CAPTAIN Community Services, SUNY Adirondack Foundation, City of Saratoga Springs Community Development Block Grant Citizens’ Advisory Committee & AIM Services. He recently concluded his work on the formation and governmental approvals of the Little Club 1896 Foundation, the entity charged with the historic and architectural preservation of the clubhouse for the Saratoga Golf & Polo Club.
On a personal note, he is a passionate yet somewhat untalented golfer who plays at both the Saratoga Golf & Polo Club and the Saratoga Spa Park courses. Richard furthers his golfing passion by working part-time as the Saturday afternoon starter at the Spa State Park. Interests shared with his wife, Mary, include travel, entertaining, and the love of their property and gardens, which they affectionately call “9 Acres”.
Dr. Richard Leach
Joined the Symphony Board in December 2025. Dr. Richard Leach is an internist, Infectious Disease Consultant, and Travel and Tropical Medicine specialist. Now retired, he is presently a community activist.
He was born and raised in New York City in a family that reveled in music. His mother was a talented classical pianist, and his father was an executive in the performing arts, including for the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Lincoln Center, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Dr. Leach received his BA in English from Dartmouth College and an MD from the University at Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. Following his postgraduate training in Cooperstown, NY, and Lexington, KY, Dr. Leach and his family moved to Glens Falls in 1977, where he was in solo practice until his retirement. For much of that time, he also worked for Glens Falls Hospital as the Infection Control Officer and Hospital Epidemiologist. He was a Medical Advisor for Warren County’s Department of Public Health and its tuberculosis consultant.
In the 1980s and 90s, Dr. Leach co-founded and led the Adirondack AIDS task force. He founded and was president of the Glens Falls Medical Missionary Foundation and its projects in Guatemala. More recently, he co-founded and led the Adirondack Welcome Circle. In 2024, he developed the Adirondack Regional Immigration Collaborative and remains its chairperson. In 2025, he helped create the Healthcare Coalition for the North Country; he continues to serve on its steering committee. He enthusiastically joins the Board of Directors at the Glens Falls Symphony.
David Kruczlnick
The Symphony is delighted to welcome back to the board of directors for his fourth 3-year term, President of High Peaks Strategic Business Advisors, David Kruczlnicki. Dave is a skilled and proven healthcare executive with years of senior leadership experience, including a 24-year track record of success as a hospital/health system CEO. Dave has particular expertise in strategic planning, governance, team-building, organizational culture, medical staff development, and community partnerships.
For more information:
Visit the Symphony website at www.theglensfallssymphony.org
Call the Symphony office at 518-793-1348
Mailing address: Glens Falls Symphony, PO Box 2036, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Office Location: Upstairs in the LARAC Building, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Glens Falls Symphony
Since Maestro Charles Peltz arrived in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists while expanding musical offerings to include family concerts, summer pops programs, and more. The orchestra is comprised of musicians who come from all over the Northeast to perform. The Glens Falls Symphony is proud to be among the important arts and cultural organizations in the greater Glens Falls area, the smallest city in America to support a fully professional symphony orchestra.
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