James P. Druckman, President

James Druckman (Jim) is  President and C.E.O. of the New York Design Center, the oldest yet most progressive building in the United States continuously devoted to furniture and related furnishing products.

Jim became President of the NYDC in 1995.  With his guidance, the building has become the preeminent resource for interior design in New York.

The New York Design Center was built in 1926 by industry visionaries including members of Jim Druckman’s family.  Philanthropy has always been an important part of the New York Design Center’s history.  Both Jim Druckman and the New York Design Center have long term involvements with  major industry related charities.

Jim is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Law School and practiced Law in New York City.  Jim serves as a trustee of the Museum of the City of New York, , DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS) and the New York School of Interior Design.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Alpha Workshops and is now President of the Board of the Kips Bay Board and Girls Club.

Daniel Quintero, Executive Director

Mr. Quintero graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School in 1978 and he went on to Wagner College on a baseball scholarship and ultimately graduated from Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Education. Mr. Quintero signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals in 1982. He played professional baseball until 1984 inclusive of a stint in the Dominican Republic. After concluding his professional sports experience, Mr. Quintero taught fourth grade for two years and Physical Education for three years.

Dan then simultaneously worked as Phys Ed Director for the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club where he held several positions, Program Director then Unit Director. Membership grew to over 3,000 youngsters along with providing comprehensive educational and career services to many children.

In 1990 he joined the National Organization and played an integral part in creating over twenty three new Boys and Girls Club in the Northeast region. In 1996 he took over at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club where he grew up as a child.

Since 1996 Dan has grown the organization with the construction of a sports complex, dental clinic and the new 30,000 square-foot facility in the West Bronx.

Yvonne K. Brown, Director of Operations

Ms. Brown has an MBA from Pace University, New York and a BA in English and Education from SUNY at Stony Brook, New York. She has extensive experience in youth work, education and business and has held positions of responsibility at firms such as Bankers Trust Company, Citibank, AT&T and Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.

Ms. Brown has consulted to numerous organizations including the Women's Center at Essex County College, New Jersey and Newark's Board of Education Good Starts Program. She has served on the boards of Bronx organizations chartered to revitalize and redevelop the community.