Meet The Team

Daniel Murphy
Executive Director
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Daniel Murphy comes to the
Alliance from his previous role as Executive Director of the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District where under his leadership, the BID engaged in major partnerships between the public and private sectors, transportation improvements, merchant organizing, community events, supplemental sanitation and the completion of a capital parks project within the district.
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Daniel considers the opportunity to lead the Alliance for Coney Island and continue improving conditions for the neighborhood's small businesses, visitors and year round residents to be the big brass ring of public service.

Cindy Vourderis
Marketing, Events
& Public Relations Manager
Cindy wears many hats within the organization. She is charged with overseeing all our marketing efforts, sponsorships, promotions and programming as well as being the Public Relations Manager for the Alliance for Coney Island. With her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creative imagination and "get the job done" attitude, she has earned a reputation for excellence. A native Brooklynite, her many years spent in Coney Island has given her a deep appreciation for the history, and is passionate about the revitalization of the community.
Meet The Board

Steve Cohen
Chairman
Vice President,
Brooklyn Cyclones
Alessandro Zamperla
Vice-Chairman
President,
Luna Park in Coney Island

Bruce Miller
Treasurer
Senior Director of Company Operations,
Nathan's Famous

Nino Russo
Secretary
Co-Owner,
Gargiulo's Restaurant

Dennis Vourderis
Co-Owner,
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

James Fitzsimmons
Executive Director,
Coney Island USA

Samuel Moore
Executive Director,
Coney Island YMCA

Craig Piper
Interim Director
New York Aquarium

Allen Newman
General Manager
Seaside Park

Chris Durosinmi
Assistant Director, Government and Community Affairs
New York Aquarium
Tracee Zamperla
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Central Amusement International

Denos Vourderis
General Manager
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
Michael Russo
Co-Owner,
Gargiulo's Restaurant

Samantha Previtera
General Manager,
Nathan's Famous
Meet The Ex-Officio Members

Hon. Antonio Reynoso
Brooklyn Borough President

Hon. Ari Kagan
Council Member, 47th District

Andrew Kimball
New York City Economic Development Corporation
