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treasurer of the Child & Family Services Board of Directors. ’89 MBA Frederick M. Krajacic was promoted to group vice president at M&T Bank. He previously served as administrative vice president. ’89 BS Jeffrey E. Rohl, director of U.S. human resources at Livingston International, received the Human Resources Team Award for Leadership at the HR Leadership Awards. ’89 BA Philip Seymore is the new men’s head basketball coach at Fredonia State University. He previously served as the associate director of athletics and The Wellness Center at the College of New Rochelle. ’89 BA J. Timothy Vaeth is the new president of TM Montante Development. He previously served as vice president at Ciminelli Development Co. Inc.
1990s ’90 BS Thomas P. Bensink was promoted to executive director at Ernst & Young. He previously served as a senior manager. ’90 BS, MBA ’95 Michael F. Newman, executive vice president of NOCO Express, was elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame by the New York State Association of Convenience Stores. ’90 BA David R. Rice, DDS, dentist at East Amherst Family Dental, spoke to Canisius students about his organization, igniteDDS, which he started to mentor dental students. ’91 BS Mark J. Koziel, vice president of firm services and global alliances at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, was named among the top 10 “Most Influential People in the Accounting Industry” by Accounting Today. ’91 BS Amber L. Slichta was promoted to vice president of the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York. She previously served as director of programs. ’92 BA, MSED ’95 Patrick P. Braunscheidel, teacher at West Seneca East Senior High School, was named to Business First’s “Teachers of Merit” list. ’92 MS Kevin J. Eberle is the new principal of School 115. He previously served as principal at Grover Cleveland High School. ’92 BS, MBA ’98 David O. Faturos was promoted to vice president of finance and business development at Rich Products Corp. He will also continue to serve as corporate controller. ’92 BA John A. Hunt, general sales manager at Movin 100/WOLF-FM/Radio Disney, received the Canisius College Marilyn G.S. Watt Alumni Award, which is conferred annually to honor the professional achievements of a communication studies alumnus/a. ’92 BS Cpl. Timothy A. Liberatore, sheriff’s deputy for Marion County, was named Florida Sheriff’s Association Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. ’92 BS, MS ’02 Randolph G. Mearns, head men’s lacrosse coach at Canisius College, was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
’92 MBA Maureen Millane, PhD, director of career services at Daemen College, received the College Internship Program Outstanding Service Award. ’92 MPA Anthony M. San Giacomo, chief U.S. probation officer at the U.S. Department of Probation, received the Justice Award from the Bar Association of Erie County. ’93 MSED Arman Afshani, social studies teacher at North Tonawanda High School, was named to Business First’s “Teachers of Merit” list. ’93 BS Karen E. Burhans was named partner at Kirisits & Associates CPAs. She previously served as a director. ’93 BA James W. Creenan, partner at Creenan & Baczkowski PC, was named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers list recognizes only five percent of lawyers in the United States. ’93 BA William S. Manley is the new loan officer at Premium Mortgage of Williamsville. He previously served as a mortgage loan officer at HSBC Bank. ’93 MBAA Kevin M. Stoklosa is the new senior vice president, director of accounting policy at First Niagara Financial Group. He previously served as assistant director of technical activities at the Financial Standards Accounting Board. ’94 MSED Matthew J. Hellerer, chemistry teacher and track and field coach at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, was named Outstanding High School Science Teacher of the Year by the American Chemical Society of WNY. He was also named to Business First’s “Teachers of Merit” list. ’94 BS Joseph M. Morrison was promoted to group vice president in the mortgage and consumer lending division at M&T Bank. He previously served as the administrative vice president. ’95 BS, MS ’97 Christopher M. Mucica is the new instructional specialist for health, physical education and athletics for the Williamsville Central School District. He previously served as the faculty manager of athletics at Williamsville East High School. ’95 BA Bridget E. (Griffin) Russo was promoted to vice president of talent acquisition and development at Catholic Health Human Resources. She previously served as the director of recruitment and retention. ’95 BA Ashli Skura Dreher, special education teacher at Lewiston-Porter High School, was named the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year. ’96 BA Sean M. Croft was promoted to assistant superintendent of Starpoint Central School District. He previously served as the director of instruction. ’98 BA Theresa M. Lundquist is the new senior mortgage loan officer at Syracuse Securities. She previously served as a loan officer at NVR Mortgage. ’98 BS Dawn (Gartz) Masternick, DPM, podiatrist at Tipton and Unroe Foot and Ankle Care, and husband, Adam Masternick, released a metabolic workout DVD titled “BandItBody.com.”
’98 BS Robert J. Ramsdell, MD, anesthesiologist at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, was elected vice president of the CGF Anesthesiology Associates PC. ’98 MBA Beth T. Sullivan, human resource manager at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, received the Medium Company Winner at the Human Resources Leadership Awards. ’99 BS Jonathan M. Poliseno is the new vice president at Systems Personnel Inc. He previously served as the vice president of operations at Supplemental Health Care. ’99 BA Maria (Wichlac) Grove served as event chair for the Glastonbury, Connecticut Relay for Life. She was also elected to the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Board of Directors.
2000s ’00 BS Bradly Halgash is the new principal of Mullen Elementary School in the Tonawanda School District. He will also serve as physical education director. Halgash previously served as coordinator of athletics and physical education for the district. ’00 BA William P. Moore was promoted to senior partner at the law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. He previously served as a junior partner. ’01 MSED, MS ’05 Cathy V. (Vergos) Fabiatos is the new superintendent of the Holland Central School District. She previously served as principal of Pine Valley Junior-Senior High School. ’01 MBA Kristin L. Lawrence, Hamburg finance academy advisor at Hamburg High School, was named to Business First’s class of Women of Influence. ’01 BA Robert J. Sullivan, paramedic with New Castle County EMS, published an article in EMS World Magazine entitled “What Your EMS System Should Deliver.” ’02 MSED, MS ’04 Melinda S. Bloch is the new manager of site services at Meals on Wheels for Western New York. She previously served as a program director at Northwest Buffalo Community Center. ’02 BS Brian A. Herbst is a new family medicine provider for Buffalo Medical Group’s Primary Care Division. ’02 MS Jacqueline Matheny is the new chief enrollment officer at Trocaire College. She previously served as the vice president of enrollment management at Medaille College. ’02 BA, MS ’04 Jennifer A. Meka is the new director of the Cognitive Skills Program at the Penn State College of Medicine. She previously served as vice president of educational systems development at PLS 3rd Learning. ’02 BS Stephanie L. Soehnlein, MD, is a new radiologist at Southtowns Radiology. She recently completed her fellowship in magnetic resonance imaging at the University at Rochester Medical Center. ’03 BA Rev. Robert W. Zilliox was appointed judge and defender of the bond on the Tribunal of the Diocese of Buffalo. He
previously studied at Catholic University of America where he earned his licentiate in canon law. ’04 BA Chelsie A. Bax, DO, is a new anesthesiologist for St. Mary’s Hospital. She recently completed her residency in anesthesiology through the University at Buffalo. ’04 MBA Rex L. Murray Jr. is the new project architect and construction manager at Watts Architecture and Engineering. ’04 BS Megan E. Saxe is a new client support technician at SofTrek Corp. She previously served as advancement specialist with the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and development supervisor/web designer at Buffalo City Mission. ’05 BS, MBA ’06 Kevin M. Downey, commercial account manager for G&G Fitness, was named the new boys basketball coach at Victor Central High School in Rochester, New York. ’05 BA Patrick D. McNally is a new associate at Connors and Vilardo. He previously served as associate counsel in the Voter Protection Department of the Democratic National Committee and was director of legal outreach and voter education for President Obama’s re-election campaign in Florida. ’05 BS Alexandra (Kobza) Murello is the new director of development of the Northtowns Boys and Girls Clubs. She previously served as senior development coordinator at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. ’05 BS Annaliese E. Noack, DO, is a new primary care physician at Buffalo Medical Group PC. ’05 BS Patrice R. Paolucci, MD, is a new obstetrician and gynecologist at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. ’06 BA, MBA ’08 Dana M. (Tintner) Bennett is the new marketing manager at Goldberg Segalla. She previously served as a marketing manager at Hodgson Russ. ’06 MBA Yvette Holston is the new assistant director of development of the Northtowns Boys and Girls Clubs. She previously served as an associate for the Graves’ Disease Foundation. ’06 BA, MBA ’12 Brian M. Sas is the new assistant sales manager for the Caribbean and U.S. exporters at Rich Products Corporation. ’06 BA Eric M. Soehnlein is a new litigations associate at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP. He previously served with the law firm Connors & Vilardo LLP. ’06 BS Victoria M. Suto is a new UI/UX designer at Kegworks. She previously served as a freelance web and graphic designer. ’07 MS Douglas King, special education supervisor at Erie 1 BOCES, received the Supervisor of the Year Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State Region 12. ’07 BA Katie Rampino, senior account executive of public relations at Eric
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