Pattern CEO Adam Bosch to step down after tenure marked by regional impact
Board of Directors opens a search for next chief executive of the Hudson Valley’s regional planning and research organization
NEWBURGH —
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress today announced that Adam Bosch, its president and CEO since 2022, will resign from his role at the end of the year. The Pattern Board of Directors has begun a structured transition process to search for a new executive while continuing the organization’s invaluable role as the Hudson Valley’s regional planning and research organization.
During his time as chief executive, Bosch led Pattern with a deep understanding of regional issues and a spirit of service. Bosch utilized Pattern’s research and planning efforts to help federal, state, and local leaders, civic organizations, and community partners make well-informed decisions about challenges and opportunities throughout the Hudson Valley. He led new research efforts on adaptive reuse and childcare, established an inter-regional planning partnership with New York City, and oversaw reports on housing stress and demographic changes that attracted national attention.
“Leading the team at Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has been one of the great honors of my life,” Bosch said. “My career has allowed me to work with so many wonderful, smart, and civic-minded people across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. I am grateful to the dozens of communities and organizations that invited me to share Pattern’s work, and to those who made important decisions based on our research and planning. I am proud that our work drove zoning and regional development decisions, influenced state programs on infrastructure and childcare, and completely reshaped the regional conversation about housing. There are few nonprofits like Pattern in the United States. The Hudson Valley is fortunate to have an organization the provides objective research, develops strategic planning, and convenes the region around issues that genuinely affect our quality of life.”
“With Adam Bosch as President and CEO, Pattern tackled many of the region’s most pressing quality-of-life concerns through ground-breaking research and robust communication,” Mary Beth Bianconi, Chair of Pattern’s Board of Directors said. “Adam extended Pattern’s reach to new audiences and gave voice to the Hudson Valley in ways that attracted statewide and national attention. The breadth and depth of Pattern’s independent and directed research flourished under Adam’s direction. When we consider Pattern’s goals, we focus on moving the dial, being an honest broker, and examining topics that are regionally significant. Adam exceeded all expectations with respect to advancing Pattern’s mission. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Pattern for Progress, I extend our sincere gratitude for Adam’s skillful leadership, unbounded passion, and commitment to Pattern’s values. We extend our very best wishes for his continued success.”
Bosch will continue to serve Pattern as a special advisor during the leadership transition.
The Pattern Board of Directors has convened a search committee to lead the process of selecting the organization’s next president and CEO. Additional information about this important regional role can be found by clicking here, and qualified candidates are invited to submit resumes to .
Upon his departure, Bosch will step into a senior leadership role at the New York City water supply, where he worked for 10 years before joining Pattern. Pattern Vice President of Operations Robin DeGroat, who has served the organization for more than 18 years, will manage the daily operations of Pattern until a new chief executive is hired.
About Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit organization that provides objective research, planning and educational training throughout the region. Its work identifies civic challenges and promotes regional, equitable, and sustainable solutions to constantly improve the quality of life in communities throughout the Hudson Valley. Pattern develops its work upon a considerable foundation of facts and experience, without political aims or affiliations.
Pattern was founded in 1965 by the region’s academic, business, and nonprofit leaders. Our work focuses on housing, community and urban planning, downtown revitalization, infrastructure, transportation, demographic change, and more. We serve the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.
About Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit organization that provides objective research, planning, and educational training throughout the region. Its work identifies civic challenges and promotes regional, equitable, and sustainable solutions to constantly improve the quality of life in Hudson Valley communities. Pattern develops its work upon a considerable foundation of facts and experience, without political aims or affiliations. Pattern was founded in 1965 by the region’s academic, business, and nonprofit leaders. It serves a nine-county region that includes Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. Visit Pattern-For-Progress.org.
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