Tom Gulbransen
Mayor
Commissioner of Code Enforcement, Environmental, Fire & Safety
Tom’s various roles on the Village Board since 2007 include Environmental Conservation Commissioner and Public Safety liaison. He and his wife Suzanne have been active in the Crane Neck Homeowners Association since moving here with their two young children in the late 1990s. As a lifelong resident of coastal communities, Tom appreciates the opportunity to promote balance among development of the land and protection of the environment we live in. Professionally, Tom is an environmental data scientist at Battelle Memorial Institute and a Program Manager at the National Science Foundation. Tom serves firematic/EMT roles as a Captain in the Setauket Fire Department.
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Morgan Morrison
Trustee
Commissioner oi Streets and Roadside Trees, Parks
Morgan Morrison was born and raised in the Village of Old Field. As a life-long resident of 42 years, he is deeply rooted in this community and has a strong desire to see its unique character maintained for all to enjoy. Morgan is a lover of nature and an avid beekeeper. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Stony Brook University and currently works in Horticulture. His interests include gardening, photography and cycling.
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William Schaefer
Trustee & Deputy Mayor
Commissioner of Operations, Special Projects, Website
Bill Schaefer has been a resident of Old Field for 21 years and previously served as Acting Village Justice and a member of the Board of Trustees. He was elected to his current position in March, 2022 and became Deputy Mayor in November 2023. Bill has been designated with a series of Special Projects including revision of the website; revising procedures of the Village Justice Court and Village Clerk’s position; and drafting potential changes to the Village Code. Bill can be reached at 631-371-9287. Bill previously served as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice. He currently teaches criminal justice and political science courses at Hofstra University which leaves him time to add to the 125 countries he has visited in his lifetime.
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Rebecca VanDerBogart
Trustee
Commissioner of Buildings, Lighthouse Project
Rebecca Van Der Bogart is the village trustee in charge of municipal buildings and parks and oversees the maintenance of trees on the sides of village roads. She also has administrative responsibility. In the summer of 1997, Rebecca and her wife Hayley purchased their home in Old Field and side-by-side they’ve spent the last 25 years researching and restoring their 150-year-old farmhouse and barn. Rebecca received her undergraduate degree in Business from Stony Brook University. She has worked in the design-built industry for 29 years, most currently as a Global Account Manager for Miller Knoll. She was one of the founding members of the Friends of Flax Pond, Rebecca is committed to protecting the environment, and balancing responsible stewardship with education, enjoyment, and access. She loves to swim and Paddle board with Hayley and her two poodles.
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Hannah Smith
Trustee
Commissioner At Large
Hannah, a village resident since childhood, has family roots in the community dating back to the 1800s. Her great-grandfather’s legacy as a trustee and mayor in the village adds another layer of significance to her deep familial ties to the community. Graduating with a BA from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, where she pursued studies in Philosophy, Humanities, History, and Literature, Hannah brings a well-rounded perspective to her endeavors. With a strong sense of place and justice, Hannah is dedicated to upholding the values of community, environmental stewardship, and especially the continued flourishing of Old Field Village. As a gardener and garden designer, Hannah’s passion for preserving and enhancing the beauty of nature is expressed in her work. In her free time, Hannah can be found enjoying the outdoors, paddleboarding, observing nature and wildlife, climbing, and hiking. In all aspects of her life, Hannah remains committed to her principles and the betterment of her community.
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Mitchell Birzon
Village Justice
David Kaufman
Prosecuting Attorney
Michael Levine
Associate Village Justice
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Village Attorney
Dave Kaufman
Prosecuting Attorney
Steve Hayduk
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Jean Darrow
Deputy Animal Warden
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