Bretton

Secretary
Commissioner Gary S. Bretton

Commissioner Gary S. Bretton has been a long time resident of the community of Bethpage and has been extremely active in many different organizations and groups. Presently, Gary is the President of the Bethpage Chamber of Commerce and is also the Director of the Bethpage Youth Center, Chairman of the Bethpage Beautification Project and President of the Bethpage PAL. Commissioner Bretton has been honored by being elected as the Grand Marshall of the Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade and has received the Newsday Volunteer Award as well as the Nassau Council of Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year Award. He received the Community Service Award from the Nassau County Police Department and the Knight's of Columbus. He is a lifetime associate member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and founder of the Bethpage Community Foundation and the Bretton Benefit Bowl, which raises funds for the needy of the Bethpage Community. Commissioner Bretton's dedication to the Bethpage community continues with his service as a Water Commissioner. He brings to the Board a wide variety of skills obtained from his many years of experience as a successful small business owner. Mr. Bretton and his wife Darlene have two children, Gary Jr. and Christopher.