Our Team
Rogelio Flores
Executive Director
Rogelio Flores is the Executive Director of Northeast Graffiti Busters (NEGB) and sits at the helm of this not-for-profit organization. He is the senior operating officer and is responsible for steering the organization and managing its operations on a day-to-day basis. Mr. Flores’ responsibilities include, developing and implementing strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission, creating complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors and building an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers. Mr. Flores is the face of the organization and oversees all operations, functions and activities through subordinate managers. He is responsible for giving proper strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision.
Jorge Quezada
Business Development Director
Jorge Quezada is the Business Development Director at Northeast Graffiti Busters, where he plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization operates smoothly and effectively. Working closely with the Executive Director, he manages a diverse range of responsibilities essential to the organization’s success.
Mr. Quezada’s primary duties include overseeing government relations, managing contracts, writing grants, developing programs, and coordinating events. A key focus of his role is identifying and pursuing innovative projects that contribute to the organization’s sustainable and healthy growth. His goal is to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, business owners, and City departments, which are vital for driving new initiatives and expanding the organization’s impact.
Veronica Soto
Administrative Assistant
Veronica Soto is our Administrative Assistant and is integral in ensuring that we are highly organized ensuring the smooth operation of our office by handling a variety of tasks, including bookkeeping, financial management, inventory control, and office communication. Ms. Soto helps to maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of invoices. She prepares financial reports and summaries for management review while monitoring expenses and assists in budget preparation for management review. She also supervises our payroll clerk and reviews and ensures daily login information is accurate for 43 employees, ensures the organization’s policies are followed for PTO and administers weekly payroll process to ensure data is accurate for all four organizational programs, ensures monthly PTO report is completed accurately and administers process for creating monthly payroll reports for vendor invoicing. She also assists our Human Resource Manager with establishing and managing ongoing monthly safety trainings in coordination with Workers Compensation company.
Ilene Milak
Human Resources Manager
Ilene Milak is our Human Resources Manager and develops initiatives that align with our organizational goals. Ms. Milak has a solid understanding of employment law, and diverse HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training and development. She is essential in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that support the organization’s overall business objectives.
Annette Hernandez
Payroll Clerk
Annette Hernandez plays a vital role as a Payroll Clerk, overseeing the entire payroll process and handling associated administrative duties. She ensures the accurate and timely processing of employee payments, verifying timecards, calculating wages, and managing deductions. Additionally, Annette maintains payroll records, addresses any payroll discrepancies, and assists employees with inquiries regarding their pay. Attention to detail and commitment to compliance help to uphold the integrity of the payroll system and support the financial wellbeing of our workforce.