Board Members & Officers
Scott Hearburg (Treasurer – bio coming soon)
Sandy Morhouse (Chairman)
Sanford W. Morhouse has served on the Board of Directors of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance since shortly after its formation in December of 2010, and he has served much of the last four years as its chairman. Sandy has recently retired as Of Counsel at Schulte Roth & Zabel in New York. Prior to joining Schulte in 2012, he spent his entire legal career at the New York firm of Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood, subsequently Dewey Ballantine LLP and Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP.
Over his 50 plus years of active practice, Sandy focused on the areas of corporate and real estate finance, representing primarily institutional investors. In the latter half of his career, he focused his practice on the creation of public and private investment vehicles, representing major private pension funds, investment advisors and fund sponsors.
At various times, throughout his career at Dewey, Sandy chaired the firm’s Real Estate and Private Equity Groups and co-chaired the firm’s Corporate Department. From 1987 until opting for Of Counsel status in 2006, Sandy served on the firm’s Management Committee and the firm’s Executive Committee, co-chairing both of those Committees after 2003. During Sandy’s tenure in the firm’s management, Dewey Ballantine achieved noteworthy successes in the legal profession and expanded its footprint internationally. He is recognized in Chambers USA as a leader in the field of private equity/fund formation and in Best Lawyers in America as a leader in the field of real estate law.
Sandy received his B.A. with honors in history from Williams College in 1966 and his J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1969. He is a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and the New York City Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Benedictine Foundation in Ridgely, MD and of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation in New York City where he served as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He has chaired (and currently serves as Trustee Emeritus of) the Board of Trustees of the Fort Ticonderoga Association, the private organization that owns and operates Fort Ticonderoga. He also serves on the Board of Managers of Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC, an alternative securities trading platform.
Charles Giganto (Director – bio coming soon)
Dave Woods (Director)
Dave Woods brings a lifetime of hands-on experience and community dedication to the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance. He began his career working at International Paper before going on to own and operate a successful excavating and building business for 56 years. Throughout his career, Dave has contributed to a wide range of notable projects, including residential housing developments, Fort Ticonderoga, the Mars Education Center, Olympic facilities, the Champlain Bridge, local medical centers, Lord Howe Estates, and townhouse developments.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dave has been deeply committed to public service. He served the community for 30 years with EMS as an EMT, including five years as president. His dedication to youth and community programs is equally impressive—he served as Little League president for six years and has remained actively involved for over 40 years. Dave also contributed as a Scout leader for six years.
Dave has served on the Ticonderoga town board for over a decade and continues to play an active role in shaping the community. He joined the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance board one year ago and continues to lend his experience, leadership, and passion for the region’s growth and success.
Debra Malaney (Board Member)
Debra Malaney is a founding member of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance and a longtime community leader dedicated to strengthening rural communities. She previously served as Town Supervisor for the Town of Ticonderoga, where she helped legislate the creation of both the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance and the Ticonderoga Cultural Arts Initiative, recognizing their importance to community vitality.
Deb brings decades of experience in economic development, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, including roles as Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and downtown business owner. Earlier in her career, she spent 15 years in sales and marketing with Kodalux Processing Services, a Kodak company.
Following her public service, she served as Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in Saratoga Springs, supporting the care and rehoming of retired racehorses.
Deb holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from North Country Community College and continues to be a strong advocate for Ticonderoga’s future. She resides in Ticonderoga with her dog, Atticus.
Dave Arthur (Board Member)
David Arthur brings a background in education, insurance, and community service to his role as a board member. Born in Madison, New Jersey, in 1952, he graduated from Madison High School and went on to earn a BS in Education from East Stroudsburg State College in December 1974.
David began his career as a sixth-grade teacher with the Madison Public Schools, teaching for four years at Lucy D. Anthony School. He then transitioned to the insurance industry, working at Royal Globe Insurance Company and St. Paul Insurance Company. In 1986, he became an insurance broker and built a successful career helping individuals and businesses manage risk and protect their assets.
Dave has also been deeply involved in public service. He served for 13 years as a member of the Madison Board of Education, contributing his experience and leadership to support students, educators, and the broader community.
Dave and his wife, Jan Arthur, purchased a summer home on Tioga Point in Ticonderoga in 1976. His family spent every summer at Lake George continuing the Arthur legacy. Since retiring, Dave and Jan now split their time between Henrico, Virginia, and Ticonderoga. They have two children, Ryan Arthur and Erin Jones and three grandchildren.
Dave and Jan enjoy water sports, racket sports, and golf, and he and his family are proud supporters of their Ticonderoga and Lake George communities.
Nancy Rudgers (Board Member)
Nancy Rudgers has served with Nourish.NJ since 2009 and currently holds the role of Corporate Engagement Manager. Nourish.NJ is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive, wraparound services to address food insecurity, poverty, and homelessness.
Over her tenure, Nancy has contributed across all aspects of the organization, including business development, grant writing, volunteer coordination, community advocacy, and food distribution. She brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and development, following a successful corporate banking career as Vice President in Commercial Lending.
Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from St. John’s University and is guided by her personal motto, “Be the Change.” In her free time, she enjoys tennis, biking, boating, and spending time with family and friends
Jim O’Bryan (Ex Officio – Town, bio coming soon)