Joe McCoy Named Chairman of the Business Council of Westchester’s Board of Directors

Joe McCoy Named Chairman of the Business Council of Westchester’s Board of Directors

Rye Brook, N.Y. (November 11, 2026) — The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) named Joe McCoy, Market President, Commercial Banking at Valley Bank, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors at its Annual Dinner on Tuesday at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle.

McCoy leads a dynamic team of commercial bankers serving small to middle-market and privately held companies and non-profits across the Hudson Valley, the Bronx, and Fairfield County, Connecticut. With more than 25 years of financial services experience, McCoy specializes in building long-term client relationships, driving strategic growth initiatives, and strengthening regional economic vitality.

“Joe’s leadership and contributions to the business community make him exceptionally well-suited to guide the Business Council of Westchester into its next chapter,” said Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the BCW. “Through his years of work helping organizations navigate complex financial opportunities and challenges, Joe has proven himself to be a strategic visionary and a trusted advocate for economic growth across our region. We are thrilled to welcome him as Board Chair.”

A widely respected leader, McCoy has been recognized on both the Westchester Power 100 and Hudson Valley Power 100 lists.

In addition to his leadership at the BCW, he serves on the boards of Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) and ArtsWestchester. He mentors local youth through YPIE’s Scholar Program at Gorton High School.

“I am honored to have been elected by my fellow board members to lead this important and valuable organization,” McCoy states. “BCW represents more than 1,100 members – from multi-national corporations to solopreneurs helping businesses connect, learn, collaborate and thrive. I am looking forward to working closely with President Dr. Marsha Gordon, the Council’s staff and the board continuing to advance and support our members and promote economic growth in the region.”

McCoy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Muhlenberg College, an MBA from Rutgers University, and completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking in 2023. A lifelong resident and champion of the region, he lives in Pleasantville, New York, with his wife and three children.

McCoy succeeds Jamie Schutzer of the Alera Group, who completed a distinguished four-year tenure leading the county’s largest and most influential business membership organization.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to Jamie Schutzer for his extraordinary service, steadfast commitment, and impactful leadership as Board Chair, which have greatly strengthened the BCW and supported our business community,” said Gordon.

About the BCW

Representing more than 1,100 members – from multi-national corporations to solopreneurs – The Business Council of Westchester is the largest and most influential business advocate in America’s most iconic suburb. Our partners span every sector of Westchester’s dynamic economy: colleges and universities, hospitals and medical centers, biotech and computing pioneers, entertainment and dining venues, not-for-profits, real estate developers, construction firms, professional and financial service-providers, tradespeople and manufacturers, energy producers, artists and content creators, and government at every level. Through member services, thought leadership, and relationship-building, we enable Westchester’s business community to connect, learn, collaborate and thrive. As a trusted convener of business, government, education, art and nonprofit leaders, we spark conversations, forge partnerships, and champion the ideas that strengthen our regional economy. And by mobilizing the business sector to speak with a powerful shared voice, we promote economic growth and opportunity, while shaping public policy from Washington to Albany, from the County to city and village halls. Build, Connect, and Win with The Business Council of Westchester.