Board of Directors

Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Francis Enwright - Chairperson
Connie Cosemento - Vice-Chairperson
Kathleen Macey - Secretary/Treasurer
Jennifer LaPietra

James Metcalf
Diane Zeller 

Francis Enwright - Chairperson
Mr. Enwright was educated at Oswego Catholic High School and Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School.  He has endorsements from the United States Coast Guard, Second Assistant Marine Engineer Steam and Diesel.  Between 1973-1982, Mr. Enwright worked on a variety of merchant ships including freighters, tankers, and container ships, traveling to most major seaports in the world.  Mr. Enwright worked as an Assistant Station Shift Supervisor at the Oswego Steam Station between 1982-1992.  He was employed with the Operations Department for Sithe Independence, and later Dynegy, Inc. as a Senior Operator before retiring in 2016.  Mr. Enwright has served as a Oswego City Councilman in the First Ward from 2013-2016.  His hobbies include sailing and sailboat racing; he is a member of the Oswego Yacht Club.  

Connie Cosemento - Vice-Chairperson
Mrs. Cosemento has been married to her husband John since 1965, watched her two daughters become engineers and grow their own families.  Mrs. Cosemento's commitment to her community persists after retirement from teaching high school biology for thirty years and public service as an elected official to represent the first ward and as City Clerk.  Connie continues to stay active by serving on the Boards of the Port of Oswego Authority, Sterling Nature Center, Oswego County Opportunities and competing and teaching agility with her dogs at the championship level. 

Kathleen Macey - Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Macey is a professor at SUNY Oswego and has been since 1977.  Ms. Macey was given the Award for Service to the Newman Center Community.

Jennifer LaPietra

James Metcalf

Diane Zeller
Ms. Zeller is an English instructor at SUNY Oswego and has been since 2001.  Ms. Zeller received her BA and MA from SUNY Oswego.  Ms. Zeller is a former substitute teacher for the Fulton-Oswego School Districts.

2025-2026 Board Committees

Executive Committee                                                                                Committee Members
- Defines roles of Board Members and the Executive Director                  Francis Enwright, Chairperson
- Provides Board orientation process                                                          Connie Cosemento, Vice-Chairperson
- Oversees public relations                                                                          Kathleen Macey, Secretary/Treasurer
- Maintains organizational chart, and reviews personnel polices
- Provides annual review of the Executive Director
- Makes recommendations for labor agreements
- Maintains job descriptions

Planning and Development Committee                                                   Committee Members 
- Oversees special planning projects                                                           Kathleen Macey, Committee Chair
- Identifies, plans and sets benchmarks for Port services                           Connie Cosemento
- Maintains listing of Port assets
- Oversees capital projects and asset acquisition
- Security

Governance Committee
Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to the rules and regulations of the Port regarding hiring, contracting, civil service, pensions and benefits, ethics and conflicts of interests of staff and Board Members, and management of such as it may relate to the governance of the Port of Oswego Authority.

Committee Members
, Committee Chair
Connie Cosemento
Diane Zeller

Audit and Finance Committee                                                                  Committee Members 
- Reviews both internal and external audit functions                                   , Committee Chair
- Working with the outside auditor                                                               Kathleen Macey 
- Reviewing the audit and implementing actions
- Reviews budgeting, purchasing, sales, procedures, contracts, leases, consultants, employment, and benefit costs, on      at least an annual basis

Board of Directors Terms

Board Members Terms