Sunday, November 15, 2026
Two Rockville Centre civic leaders have been recognized by Molloy University for their longstanding contributions to the institution and their service on its Board of Trustees.
Jeff Greenfield was granted trustee emeritus status, while John McEntee was named chair emeritus in recognition of their leadership and years of service to the university.
Greenfield served on Molloy’s Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2012 and again from 2013 to the present. He also co-chaired the university’s annual golf event several times and served on its annual gala committee. In recognition of his efforts, he received the university’s President’s Medal in 2008.
Through his leadership in the insurance industry, Greenfield helped raise more than $2 million for scholarships at Molloy. He also used his expertise in zoning and planning to help guide the university through a period in which it doubled its physical plant over 15 years. Throughout his involvement, Greenfield emphasized the importance of remaining true to Molloy’s founding principles.
His civic involvement extends beyond the university, including service on boards representing public utilities, religious organizations, volunteer fire departments and regional planning groups.
“What everyone knows is when Jeff is involved, he will stand up for the common good and is not afraid to be the courageous person in the room,” said Edward Thompson, Molloy’s vice president for advancement.
McEntee was granted chair emeritus status after serving as a university trustee beginning in 2018 and as chair of the Board of Trustees from 2019 to the present. He also served on the Academic Affairs, Ad Hoc Faculty Liaison, Mission Effectiveness and Executive committees. Much of his work focused on strengthening the university’s risk management practices and governance.
Molloy President James Lentini thanked McEntee for his contributions to the institution.
“John’s thoughtful counsel, steadfast support and genuine enthusiasm for Molloy leaves an enduring mark on the institution and all who have had the privilege of working with him,” Lentini said.
McEntee is the co-managing shareholder of the Long Island office of Greenberg Traurig, a multinational law firm, where he represents clients in business disputes. He previously served as president of the Nassau County Bar Association and chair of its Commercial Litigation Committee.
His legal career also includes serving as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County, working in the District Court, County Court and Rackets bureaus, and as an assistant deputy attorney general with the New York State Organized Crime Task Force.
McEntee is a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Board of Directors and a fellow of the New York State Bar Foundation. He also previously served on the New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.
For more than a decade, McEntee has been selected annually as a Super Lawyer in business litigation. He is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.
