The East Hampton Community Alliance’s mission is to inform, educate and promote the understanding and impact of policy decisions by local government on the economy, public safety and recreational activities within the Town of East Hampton.

Founding Member

Michael Norbeck

Growing up in East Quogue, Michael Norbeck moved to the East End 20 years ago. Having been involved in residential real estate sales in New York City for several years, Michael brought his experience back home and joined Compass Real Estate in its Bridgehampton office.

Michael possesses a native's knowledge of the villages, hamlets and neighborhoods of the Hamptons and welcomes visitors and newcomers to experience the best the Hamptons has to offer. He is also the owner of the local Hertz rental car franchise based at East Hampton Airport.

Michael's early interest in aviation led to a career in that field. He earned his pilot's license while still in high school and he graduated with his bachelor's degree from flight school in Arizona. For 18 years, Michael worked at the East Hampton Airport for one of the fixed base operators where he continues to fly. Michael understands firsthand the economic opportunities made possible by East Hampton Airport.

Founding Member

Gianpaolo de Felice

Gianpaolo de Felice was born and raised in Naples, Italy. During his eight-year tenure as a professional pilot for Alitalia, he met his wife, Gabby Karan, and moved to the United States where he continued to expand on his passion and entrepreneurial drive.

For Gianpaolo, the sky's the limit. In addition to pursuing his career in aviation, he has become a successful restaurateur. He has created southern Italian restaurants in several different locations — Sag Harbor, Southampton, and New York City. The Hamptons restaurants employ over 75 local residents and embody true Italian culture and cuisine.

Gianpaolo owns a home in East Hampton and his children attend school in Sag Harbor. Currently, Gianpaolo balances his restaurant businesses while also sharing his years of aviation experience training other pilots in the Gulfstream IV program at CAE Simuflite. Earlier in his career, Gianpaolo also launched his own charter company based in Teterboro, NJ where he managed and supported his VIP clients. It is important to Gianpaolo that he expresses his roots and shares a part of his home with the local community while bringing awareness to social good efforts. In turn, Gianpaolo and his wife value the importance of the East Hampton community by hosting fundraisers, educational workshops and social events.