POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (January 29, 2020) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Skip Pryce, Chief Executive Officer of Greystone Programs, Inc. to its Advisory Board.
Greystone Programs, Inc. is a growing not-for-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities, by enriching lives one person at a time. Established in 1979 by Marc W. Kelley, Greystone established the first privately run home in New York State for people living with autism. Today, Greystone offers services and life-enriching opportunities for more than 600 children, adults and families living with autism and developmental disabilities in the Hudson Valley.
Skip Pryce joined Greystone in 2008 as Assistant Executive Director, before being made Associate Executive Director and, subsequently, CEO in 2014. In cooperation with Greystone’s Board of Directors, Pryce is responsible for the oversight of Greystone Programs, Inc. and Greystone Foundation, 400 employees and programs, including community-based services; residential services; day and employment services; after school and school break programs.
Pryce earned his Master of Science in non-profit leadership from Fordham University. He previously served as Director of Program Enhancement at PSCH from 1996 to 2008.
“Greystone is excited to be part of the HVEDC,” said Pryce. “Through joint partnerships, we look forward to creating more opportunities for meaningful employment, community inclusion and independence throughout the Hudson Valley,” Pryce said.
“Skip and Greystone Programs will provide the HVEDC Advisory Board with essential insights into how we can promote sustainable economic growth in the Hudson Valley for all individuals,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of HVEDC. “The organizational perspective Greystone has on independence and opportunity for all, which drives their tireless advocacy, will be a positive addition to an advisory board we are proud of, one we feel is nothing short of visionary.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC):
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.
