Civic Board

The Oakdale Civic Association is a community-based organization incorporated on November 8, 1989. Our mission is to advocate for the best interests of our community, and to ensure its wellbeing for future generations.

The Oakdale Civic Association board is committed to working with our members in order to realize that vision. The board is composed of local leaders in education, business, environmental welfare, and more.

Ray Carta
President

Raymond Carta has been a proud Oakdale resident for 24 years. He and his wife, Laura, have raised their two children here while staying deeply engaged in the community. Ray is a former President of the Oakdale Civic Association, Past President of the Connetquot Board of Education, Past Grand Knight of Sunrise Council Knights of Columbus, and President of the Connetquot Cares Community Coalition. Grateful to call Oakdale home, he is committed to supporting and strengthening the community in any way he can.

Karlyn B. Grasso
Vice-President

Karlyn is a financial advisor and community advocate dedicated to strengthening civic life in Oakdale. She serves on the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Police Foundation, is Communications and Secretary for the John C. Dunphy Private Foundation, Inc., and is a Certified Lay Reader and Liturgist at the United Methodist Church of Islip.

A founding organizer of Oakdale’s September 11 Day of Remembrance Vigil and creator of the Idle Hour, Oakdale, and Bohemia Neighbors community page, she uses her background in financial planning and communications to support local families, small businesses, and nonprofits.

Brian Burger
Treasurer

Brian is a mortgage lending executive with over 20 years of experience in finance and IT. An Oakdale resident for over a decade with children in Connetquot schools, he is a dedicated community volunteer who uses his expertise in budget management to serve the Civic Association and support local initiatives.

Roger Lehneis
Recording Officer

Roger is a healthcare consultant focused on enhancing operational efficiency. As a resident since 2006, he is passionate about preserving Oakdale’s historic character. In his role, he is committed to fostering transparency and working with residents to strengthen the community for the future.

Peter Wilkeyson
Corresponding Secretary

Bio coming soon.