Meet our board
Devin Negrete
Marissa Bankey
Devin Negrete
PRESIDENT
A newer face in Marcellus (circa 2023), Devin's passion for this community is anything but new. As the owner of a social media marketing agency, she knows firsthand that businesses shine when the communities around them do. That belief is exactly what drew her to Marcellus Together, where she's committed to building on what makes
PRESIDENT
A newer face in Marcellus (circa 2023), Devin's passion for this community is anything but new. As the owner of a social media marketing agency, she knows firsthand that businesses shine when the communities around them do. That belief is exactly what drew her to Marcellus Together, where she's committed to building on what makes Marcellus such a special place to live, work, and grow, and to helping make it even better for everyone who calls it home.
Cassy Kent
Marissa Bankey
Devin Negrete
VICE PRESIDENT
A longtime Marcellus resident, Cassy Kent knows this community like the back of her hand and she's built something that reflects it perfectly. As the owner of Ember + Edit, a curated boutique and lifestyle shop in the heart of Marcellus, she brings a love of creativity, good design, and genuine connection to everything she d
VICE PRESIDENT
A longtime Marcellus resident, Cassy Kent knows this community like the back of her hand and she's built something that reflects it perfectly. As the owner of Ember + Edit, a curated boutique and lifestyle shop in the heart of Marcellus, she brings a love of creativity, good design, and genuine connection to everything she does. Every piece in the shop is chosen with intention, blending cozy, rustic-chic style with modern everyday essentials and one-of-a-kind custom creations. For Cassy, Marcellus isn't just a place to do business. It's home, and that shows in every corner of what she's built.
Marissa Bankey
Marissa Bankey
Marissa Bankey
TREASURER
From the Finger Lakes to Long Island and back home to Marcellus, Marissa's path has been shaped by a love of community and a knack for keeping things running smoothly. As co-owner of Stone Creek, she brings a thoughtful, detail-driven touch to everything she does, drawing on years of experience in hospitality, front-of-house oper
TREASURER
From the Finger Lakes to Long Island and back home to Marcellus, Marissa's path has been shaped by a love of community and a knack for keeping things running smoothly. As co-owner of Stone Creek, she brings a thoughtful, detail-driven touch to everything she does, drawing on years of experience in hospitality, front-of-house operations, and bookkeeping. That same careful, people-first approach is what she brings to her role as Treasurer of Marcellus Together, where the numbers matter just as much as the neighbors.
Meet our board
Crystal Ponto
Crystal Ponto
Crystal Ponto
SECRETARY
A former LeMoyne professor and co-owner of That's What She Read, Crystal brought her love of learning and literature straight to the heart of Marcellus. What started as a question among avid readers and community members has grown into a beloved independent bookshop where everyone can find something perfect. For Crystal, finding
SECRETARY
A former LeMoyne professor and co-owner of That's What She Read, Crystal brought her love of learning and literature straight to the heart of Marcellus. What started as a question among avid readers and community members has grown into a beloved independent bookshop where everyone can find something perfect. For Crystal, finding Marcellus may have been a happy accident, but staying was an easy choice.
Steve Tross
Crystal Ponto
Crystal Ponto
BOARD MEMBER
With over 18 years in hospitality, Steve has worked his way from line cook to Executive Chef and co-owner of Stone Creek, building teams, crafting menus, and creating systems that let creativity shine every step of the way. Now back in Marcellus, he brings that same passion, leadership, and commitment to excellence to the comm
BOARD MEMBER
With over 18 years in hospitality, Steve has worked his way from line cook to Executive Chef and co-owner of Stone Creek, building teams, crafting menus, and creating systems that let creativity shine every step of the way. Now back in Marcellus, he brings that same passion, leadership, and commitment to excellence to the community he calls home. For Steve, it all comes back to the same three things: food, people, and community.