The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It will be our first Annual Meeting to be held in our new home, the History & Heritage Warehouse, with tasty refreshments and a tour of our new space to immediately follow. Come and check out our progress!  RSVP Below

The meeting will include the election of officers and a vote on proposed revisions to the W-PHS Bylaws.

The slate of candidates up for re-election includes the following incumbents:

Jamie Sonneville for Vice President, Co-Curator
Jamie Sonneville is a Cornell graduate, fifth-generation apple grower and serial entrepreneur who brings extensive experience in technology, agriculture and community leadership to her role as Vice President of the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society.

As founder and CEO of Agri-Trak, she leads a farm data management company that helps growers make informed business decisions and improve profitability. Previously, Jamie served as Director of Technology for Williamson Central School District and Newark Central Schools. She is also a former president of the Williamson Central School District Board of Education.

Jamie enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. Committed to preserving local history for future generations, she is seeking reelection as W-PHS Vice President and looks forward to continuing to contribute her technology skills, leadership and entrepreneurial perspective to the Society’s work.

Lou Martino for Treasurer
Lou and his wife Darlene moved to Pultneyville in 2020 and are active members of W-PHS. He has been employed for the past 12 years as Chief Financial Officer with Finger Lakes Community Action in Lyons. He currently oversees a budget of $25M and enjoys being involved with a nonprofit that helps give a hand up to individuals, children and families in need.

Lou has worked with nonprofits since 2000, and has been involved in cash management, grant accounting and reporting. Lou has also served in various community service capacities. He has a deep appreciation of history and the lessons that can be learned from it. His goals as Treasurer and Member of the Board of Trustees are to be a loyal steward for the W-PHS, to provide tailored and detailed financial reports to assist with impactful decision-making, and to help W-PHS move forward in a positive direction.

Jean Breitung for Secretary
Jean and her husband, Jack, moved to Pultneyville in 2021 after discovering their dream retirement home. Jean retired in 2024 following a successful 20-year career at Paychex, where she served as a Manager in Information Technology and Service. Prior to that, she spent 23 years with Rochester Gas and Electric.

Eager to become involved in their new community, Jack serves as a Fire Commissioner with the Pultneyville Fire Department, while Jean has actively participated in Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS) activities, including the Annual Golf Tournament committee. Since January 2025, Jean has served as Secretary of the W-PHS Board and looks forward to helping the Historical Society grow and thrive in its new home at the History and Heritage Warehouse.

In retirement, Jean and Jack enjoy golfing, boating, and traveling. Above all, they cherish spending time with their children and grandchildren and sharing in their many activities.

Please note that in accordance with the Bylaws, nominations from the floor by members present and in good standing may be accepted.

Proposed revision of bylaws were emailed to current members. These Bylaw updates will be presented to the general membership for approval by members present and in good standing at the Annual Meeting at which one vote per membership is allowed.

We hope to see you there!