Matt Malette, President
Matt Malette has over twenty years experience at Spectrum News 1, currently serving as a creative services project manager for the Upstate NY, Washington, DC and National news channels. He also produces and hosts a television segment that focuses on local history. Matt joined the board in 2017 and became president in 2020 and is one of our walking tour guides. He resides in Westmere with his two children and dog. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, perpetually training for a marathon and making pop culture artwork.
Shawn Morris, Vice President
Shawn Morris is a long-time advocate for city living in Albany. She served as the 7th Ward Councilmember for 12 years and Common Council President for four years. As an elected official, she worked to establish and promote neighborhood associations and other community groups working to improve the quality of life in city neighborhoods. Shawn authored local ordinances establishing the Vacant Building Registry, neighborhood commercial design standards and commissions to review the park system and the city charter. Shawn currently serves on the board of the Delaware Area Neighborhood Association and is recently retired as the Director of Public Information for the Office of the New York State Attorney General.
Tammy Weinman, Secretary
Tammy Weinman is a lifelong resident of Albany. Currently she is the Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Events at Albany Law School where she manages a comprehensive alumni relations program through chapters around the country and the annual Reunion/Alumni Weekend. She facilitates volunteer engagement programs such as the Alumni-in-Residence program, Alumni Initiative in Mentoring program and Recent Graduate Continuing Legal Education. Tammy has over 20 years experience in event planning. Prior to her current position, she was the first Events Coordinator for the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is a Board Member and longtime volunteer of the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. She is a proud graduate of Albany High School and SUNY at Potsdam. Tammy is the owner of ACKaroons, a specialty cookie company based in Albany; and Cake, event and wedding coordination. She became involved with Historic Albany Foundation when the 'Moveable Feast' was held on campus for two consecutive years. She has since joined the planning committee and hosted dinner the past two years.
Robert Coughlin, Treasurer
Robert Coughlin is life-long resident of the Albany area with a great enthusiasm for history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Siena College and received his Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School. Now retired, Mr. Coughlin was appointed Counsel to the New York State and Local Retirement System in 2007. He began his career with the Legal Division of the Office of the New York State Comptroller, the administrative head of the Retirement System and sole trustee of the NYS Common Retirement Fund, over thirty years ago. He also served as the State Comptroller’s representative to the September 11 Workers Protection Task Force. He is currently renovating a 1920s house.