(Long Island, NY) The Long Island Museum is excited to announce its recognition of Thomas M. Buonaiuto, President, COO and Director of Empire National Bank, at its annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13 at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Setauket. Registration for the tournament begins at 10 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun. The cocktail party immediately afterward begins at 5:30 p.m.
“It’s been my privilege to be affiliated with the Long Island Museum (LIM) for close to a decade. My long-term relationship with the organization has provided me with the insight to appreciate the museum’s vital role in sharing Long Island’s rich heritage with our local community and beyond. The distinction of being selected as this year’s golf tournament honoree reaffirms my commitment to the group and its important mission.”
Thomas M. Buonaiuto. Photo Credit: LIM.
Thomas M. Buonaiuto serves as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Empire National Bank, a full service commercial bank located in Islandia, New York.
Mr. Buonaiuto earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from LIU Post. He is also licensed by the State of New York as a certified public accountant. A graduate of the Bank Administrations Institute’s School of Operations and Technology, his professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
A firm believer in “giving back” to the Long Island community, Mr. Buonaiuto is Chairman of the Long Island Museum Board of Trustees and has also served the organization as Trustee, Treasurer and Investment Committee Chairman. A past Board President and current Board member of the Child Care Council of Suffolk, he is a current Ride for Life Board member. Mr. Buonaiuto is also on the LIU Post College of Management’s Executive Board of Advisors and is a member of the Energeia Partnership, a leadership academy dedicated to identifying and addressing the serious, complex and multi-dimensional issues challenging the Long Island region. He was among Long Island Business News’ 2011 “Fifty or So Around 50” honorees, the publications annual salute to area business leaders. Mr. Buonaiuto was New Ground’s 2013 Golf Tournament honoree. The organization is dedicated to meeting the needs and challenges of Long Island’s homeless population.
Mr. Buonaiuto resides in Miller Place with his wife Jakki and three children.
Sponsors of the Golf Tournament to date include Empire National Bank; New York Community Bank; Damianos Realty Group; Official Offset Corp.; Quinn & Feiner; Altair Graphic Design; Gold Coast Bank; Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook; Farrell Fritz, P.C.; CM Richey Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Shea & Sanders Real Estate, Inc.; Banker Tilly; Alure Home Improvements; Safe Harbor Title Agency, Ltd.; and DJJ Technology. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information about the tournament or to become a sponsor, please contact Regina Miano at (631) 751-0066 x247 or rmiano@longislandmuseum.org.
About Empire National Bank
Dedicated to helping small to mid-sized privately-owned businesses, professional practices, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and real estate professionals grow and prosper; Empire National Bank is committed to bringing the personal touch back to customer service while providing a “neighborhood” banking experience. Headquartered in Islandia, New York, Empire National Bank has branches in Port Jefferson Station, Shirley and Mineola. There is also a Manhattan loan and deposit production office. For more information, visit empirenb.com.
About the Long Island Museum
Located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, the Long Island Museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate on Long Island and one of just 202 in the U.S. Proceeds from the Golf Tournament will support the museum’s world-class exhibitions, special programs designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and New York State charted education programs serving more than 12,000 Long Island families each year. Visit longislandmuseum.org for more information.
