Evan Barrick
Manager, Business Intelligence
Role: Supports the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and its members by ensuring that the organization's data is accurate and current, utilizing various data sources to help the BNP make smart, data-based decisions.
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.
Dottie Gallagher
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.
Charlene Janiga
Sr. Coordinator Events & Administration
Role: As the Senior Coordinator, Events & Administration, 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.
Sarah Olivet
Role: Supports the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and its members by leading the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand and program visibility, drive engagement, and support organizational growth.
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.