Liz Benkovich
Sr. Director, Member Engagement & Business Development
Role: As a coach, manager, and mentor, the entire team and I work to inspire members to help them gain the full benefits of the BNP allowing them to grow, thrive and to reach their full potential.
Michelle Braswell
Manager, Events & Programs
Role: In my role, I create, coordinate, and manage events and programs both virtually and in-person. I embrace the challenges of transitioning from event concept to execution.
Ann Brooker
Manager, Member Engagement
Role: As Manager of Member Engagement, I seek to collaborate with businesses and devise appropriate strategies for growth using our in-depth programs, services and regional connections. Through strong relationships, we will assist businesses with local and regional issues, talent deficits and development goals for now and the future.
Michelle Clarke
Manager, Member Engagement
Role: As a Manager of Member Engagement, I connect with potential and existing members to educate them on the resources and services that are available to them. My goal is to encourage their ongoing success and growth as a business and within the Buffalo Niagara community.
Dottie Gallagher
Anita Genovese
Vice President & CFO
Role: As Vice President & CFO, I am responsible for managing the budget, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Alexandra Gerspach
Executive Assistant
Role: As Executive Assistant to Grant Loomis, Senior Vice President, my role is to support the BNP team responsible for planning and executing the organization’s programs, initiatives, and events.
Kenya Hobbs
Director, Community Engagement & Equity Initiatives
Role: My role centers on advancing BNP's Employ Buffalo Niagara initiatives, working collaboratively with industry leaders and experts to coordinate the WNY workforce ecosystem. I am also involved in deploying and managing the BNP's current suite of DEI offerings, as well as helping develop new programs and services that assist employers in building equitable workplaces.
Charlene Janiga
Senior Coordinator, Marketing & Events
Role: As the Senior Coordinator, Marketing & Events, I handle all BNP event registration and provide support to our Marketing & Events team.
Brooke Kibrick
Director, Events & Programs
Role: As Director of Events & Programs, I oversee an extensive event portfolio and work to optimize the benefits of the BNP's programs, including young professional, leadership, and executive development initiatives.
Grant Loomis
Senior Vice President
Role: As Senior Vice President, I am responsible for developing and advancing the BNP’s economic development, workforce, and government relations initiatives. With government experience at the federal, state and local level, I work to ensure government leaders and decision-makers know what is important to our members, and the policies we need to grow private sector investment and economic opportunity in Buffalo Niagara.
Seth Piccirillo
Director, Economic Development
Role: I help our members increase their competitiveness and ability to thrive in the local, national and international economy.
Laura Smith
Consultant, Economic Development
Role: As a Consultant for Economic Development, I focus on policy reform and provide input in the Economic Development department, including the councils, grants, and workforce development.
Kathleen Sullivan
Executive Assistant
Role: As Executive Assistant to Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO, my role is to support the Senior Leadership Team. My focus is to work with all team members to engage them in the BNP's values every day.
Josh Veronica
Director of Government Affairs
Role: I communicate with members about local, state, and federal legislation.
Cassidy Wirth
Role: In my capacity as Manager of Member Engagement, my aim is to partner with businesses to develop tailored growth strategies through our comprehensive programs, services, and regional networks.