New members, officers elected to Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors
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July 26, 2024
A new chair, four new officers and 11 new regional executives were recently elected to the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors.
“Their vast expertise from various sectors, including public, private and nonprofit, will undoubtedly enrich our organization and contribute to our mission of fostering a stronger and more vibrant regional economy,” says Buffalo Niagara Partnership President & CEO Dottie Gallagher.
Thomas R. Emmerling, CPA, CFP, CGMA, Managing Partner, Dopkins Company, LLP, Managing Member Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC will serve as Chair of the BNP’s distinguished 69-member board. He previously served as treasurer.
In addition to Emmerling, four current board members were elected as officers:
- Vice Chair and Secretary: Jonathan Dandes, Corporate Vice President, Rich Products Corp.
- Vice Chair: Donna DeCarolis, President, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp.
- Vice Chair: Gregory Duval, Regional Executive & Managing Director, Great Lakes Region, HSBC Bank USA, NA
- Treasurer: Kimberley Minkel, Executive Director, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
The 11 new regional executives elected by BNP board members:
- Tricia Barrett, CEO, Crowley Webb
- Deidre Batson-Griggs, President, Kiper LLC
- David Beaton, Founder & CEO, Kelton Enterprises LLC
- Don Boyd, President & CEO, Kaleida Health
- Eric Feldstein, Western New York Regional President, Head of Business Banking, M&T Bank
- Bethanne Hollis, Vice President-Variable Operations, West Herr Auto Group
- Jazslyn Leon, Owner/Operator, Executive Sweeps LLC
- Joyce Markiewicz, President & CEO, Catholic Health
- Anne McCaffrey, President & CEO, People Inc.
- Pat Roche, CEO, Moog Inc.
- Julie R. Snyder, CEO, Forest Lawn Cemetery Group
Click here for the complete listing of current BNP board members.
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