The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) is proud to congratulate Locust Valley Water District Chairwoman Patricia (Mezeul) Peterson on her induction into the Long Island Business News (LIBN) Hall of Fame.

Pat is recognized not only for her steadfast commitment to protecting Long Island’s drinking water, but also for her distinguished career in municipal banking and her deep civic engagement. She has served in leadership roles with the the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the New York Bankers Association, and the Board of Governors of New York State Government Finance Officers’ Association. She is also an active member of numerous professional organizations across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including associations for school business officials, village clerks and treasurers, village officials, and fire districts. Pat currently serves as Executive Vice President/Director of Government Banking Flushing Bank.

Commissioner Peterson is a long-time member and former two-term president of the NSWCA. She currently serves as chair of the NSWCA legislation committee and contributes regularly on government affairs within water-related matters. Pat is also a member of the American Water Works Association and the Long Island Water Conference.

Congratulations to Pat on a crowning achievement, being recognized for her outstanding contributions to business and her community.