Jose Peo, President
Jose was elected Vice President for a term 2024 to 2025. Due to the resignation of the president he stepped up to complete that term which ended December 31, 2024, he was reelected as President for the term ending December 31. 2026. Jose Peo strives to be a man of principle, guided by the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Rooted in a Christian upbringing, Jose’s life journey embodies the values of discipline, personal accountability, and responsibility.
A proud veteran, Jose’s commitment to discipline led him to serve his country as an Intelligence Analyst in Korea, along the Southern border, and in South America. Achieving the rank of E-5 Sergeant in an astonishing two and a half years, Jose led several deployment teams, authored multiple Standard Operating Procedures, and exemplified the work ethic instilled during his youth. Post-military, Jose channels his expertise as the founder of TLS Funding Solutions, a business finance brokerage, and Built on the Roc, a business consulting firm. He has also served the Northwest District City Councilperson for several years, displaying a need to co-perate between all interestd parties.
Tom Bruce, Vice President
Tom Bruce joined the Board of Directors in January 2022 and was appointed to Vice-President in the summer of 2022. He was elected President in November 2022 for a 2-year term starting January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. Further to this he resigned as president for personal reasons in January 2024 and was appointed Vice president, by the board, for a term ending December 31, 2025.
He is the owner and manager of 75 Stutson Street LLC, a multi-purpose venue specializing in musical performances and music education. Music has always been a part of Tom’s life, attending college as a music major, and he still performs as a professional trumpeter today. He also worked in the electrical/lighting industry for many years.
Tom wants to promote goodwill in the community and to work toward year-round viability of business in the area by giving people a reason to come to Charlotte no matter the season.
Jonathan Cahill, Secretary
Appointed to the Board in early 2024, Jonathan quickly took on the role of Events and Fundraising Chair. In December of 2024 he stepped up to take on the role of Secretary to assure accurate record keeping. Assuming he keeps that role his term will end December 31, 2026.
Jon was born and raised in Charlotte and attended Holy Cross School as a child. He is currently the owner of Vine and Tap, a wine and beer tasting room in Charlotte that focuses on NY State Beverages. Prior to that, Jon worked in Small Business Risk Management at Paychex.
Jon hopes to use his position to help make our community a safe, fun and comfortable place to live. Through collaboration and hard work, he hopes to help Charlotte reach its true potential as one of the best neighborhoods in Rochester
RoseMary Shaw, Treasurer
RoseMary moved to Charlotte in 2016, bringing with her a lifetime of experience in business management and community involvement. Joining the Board of Directors in June 2018 as Secretary, she was later appointed Treasurer and elected to that position in 2021, reelected in 2023 her term ends December 31, 2025. Since the resignation of two Communications Directors, RoseMary has tried to fill the gaps as best she could.
RoseMary is officially retired but continues to work part-time for Lakeside Household Sales as cashier. Otherwise, she likes to enjoy her grandchildren and do some sewing, mostly for them.
From RoseMary: “I was raised to be of service. I hope to continue to assist the CCA and the Charlotte community however I can.”
Tony Micciche, Director
Reelected to the board for another term expiring December 31,2026.
Tony, although he has had addresses throughout the NW quadrant, will always consider Charlotte to be home.
After a full career at Delco in production and management, he moved on to real estate management, trying to provide safe housing for everyone.
He also served eight years in the County Legislature representing the district and comes to this board with unique knowledge and contacts especially in the area of safety and security.
John Kabrovski, Director
Elected to the board, taking office in 2024, his term expires December 31, 2025.
As the owner of Tropix, John brings the insight of business owners and great ideas for bringing this community together.
Susan Hyde, Director
Sue joined the Board of Directors in January, 2025, after having been elected to serve the term ending December 31, 2026.
She has been a Charlotte resident since 2017. Before retiring in 2011, she worked in Quality and Project Management for 30 years at Eastman Kodak Company and helped Excellus BCBS develop a Quality Management Program including providing Quality Manager training. She has a B.S. degree in Physical Education from S.U.C Brockport and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Manager.
After moving to the Stonehedge community in 2017, she served on the Homeowners’ Association Board for six years; 4-1/2 years as President.
She enjoys living in the beautiful Charlotte area and is looking forward to collaborating with community partners and residents to ensure our community is safe and beautiful, keep property values high, and enable Charlotte to continue to be a desirable place to live, play and work.
Sue enjoys golf, pickle ball and traveling.
