Meet Our Lions Leaders

  • Bob Anderson

    President

    Bob Anderson

    Bob recently joined the Croton Lions Club and believes in service to the community. Upon his retirement, he joined the Croton Caring Committee and continues to volunteer today. He is a former trustee and deputy mayor of Croton-on-Hudson and is currently serving his second term as Vice President of the Croton Senior Club. He and his wife Leslie are long time Croton residents.

  • Claudia Romano

    Vice-President

    Claudia Romano

    Claudia is retired from a 30-year career as a senior accountant in the healthcare and retail industries. Dec. 2026 will mark her third year as coordinator of the Lions’ largest fundraiser, the Christmas tree sales. She is also the liaison with Croton-Harmon High School for student community service. Claudia also assists with the medical trailer equipment annual organization day. She is proud to be a member of such a wonderful organization that serves people worldwide.

  • Nick Kalyvas

    Treasurer

    Nick Kalyvas

    Nick lives in Croton with his wife, Georgia, and their three children - Andrew, Niko and Kristina.

    Nick runs a successful electrical contracting business, NK Electric, serving Croton and the surrounding area. He always strives to do right by his customers and anyone in need.

    Nick always steps up when there’s a job to be done. He’s been praised by other Lions for his willingness to take responsibility and show leadership. The Croton Lions thank you, Nick.

  • Lisa Ragazzo

    Secretary

    Lisa Ragazzo

    Lisa returned to New York after 33 years in Maryland and joined the Croton Lions Club in March 2025. Following a 40-year career in education, she now tutors and works part-time as a Sensory Panelist. She values the opportunity to give back and enjoys working with a great group of people, always ready to pitch in to serve the Croton community.

  • Don Daubney

    Tail-Twister

    Don Daubney

    Don has lived in Croton most of his life with his beloved wife, Doris. He’s a retired teacher from Croton-Harmon High School. Besides being a teacher, he was a basketball coach for many years and to this day is called “coach” by his friends and former students. Don also served as a village trustee. A Lions member for over fifty years, Don has been shown to be the epitome of what Lionism is all about. When something needs doing, you can count on Don to pitch in.

  • Membership and Events Chair

    Leslie Anderson

    A former educator and Croton resident for over 50 years, Leslie has brought her organizational skills and attention to detail to the Croton Lions Club. She is most passionate about organizing direct-service, collaborative projects with young people, particularly within the Lions pillars of vision and the environment. 

    Interested in joining the Croton Lions? Speak with Leslie. Have questions about an event? Leslie has the answers. Many thanks to her for being such a great team player and keeping our events running smoothly.

  • 2025 Board of Directors

    Bob Anderson

    Leslie Anderson

    Don Daubney

    Dr. Barry Fields

    Steve Giacobello

    Nick Kalyvas

    Sadie Longobardi

    Mary O’Neill Berry

    Karen Polacek

    Claudia Romano

    Pete Tsagarakis

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