Italian American Cultural Organization (IACO) is an Italian culture group that fosters a greater awareness about the Italian culture.

The purpose of IACO is to promote and disseminate Italian culture (and fluency in the Italian language). To foster and participate in cultural, educational, language, social, and fundraising activities. To engage in activities, which enhance the positive contributions to the United States and the entire world by Italian immigrants and by their progeny. To recognize and publicize the outstanding contributions of Italian Americans periodically. Become a member today!

Officers

  • Gerry Montillio in suit and blue shirt

    Gerry Montillo

    PRESIDENT

  • John Ventresco wearing a white shirt and a tricolor ribbon.

    John Ventresco

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Dominic Candelieri with a beard smiling outdoors

    Dominic Candelieri

    TREASURER

  • Smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a black shirt, outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Elena Montillo

    RECORDING SECRETARY

Committees

Programming/ Entertainment/Culture
John Ventresco, Chair
Gerry Montillo, Co-Chair
Nick Abbatangelo
Lou Altieri
Dominic Candelieri
Leandra Jordan
Chris Miller
Lisa Miller
Elena Montillo
Karl Smizer

Finance
Joyce Annese
Dominic Candilieri

Marketing
Karl Smizer, Chair
Dominic Candelieri
Leandra Jordan

Scholarship
Joyce Annese, Chair
Dominic Candelieri
Ginny Polio

Hospitality
Karen Billings
Lauren Coletti

Fund Raising
Sponsorship

San Martino
Gerry Montillo, Chair
Nick Abbatangelo
Lou Altieri
Dominic Candelieri
Leandra Jordan
Chris Miller
Lisa Miller
Elena Montillo
Karl Smizer
John Ventresco