Alumni Association Board of Directors

Mission Statement

The Canisius College Alumni Association Board of Directors assists the college, and specifically the Office of Alumni Relations, in achieving its mission to engage alumni in direct and meaningful ways in order to develop a long-term relationship between alumni and alma mater.

General Information
  • The board year runs from July 1 – June 31.
  • Terms are three years.
  • Members can serve up to two successive terms.
  • Responsibilities are conducive to fit the busy schedules of working professionals.
  • Board members may participate in meetings via telephone .
  • The board primarily achieves its goals through the work of its committees.
  • Each year, the board recognizes students, faculty and alumni with various awards.
Nominations
  • To nominate an alumnus for the Alumni Association Board of Directors, click here.
  • The board elects new members in April. 
  • Those considering board membership should contact the Alumni Office at (716) 888-2700.
Board Members

Judy A. Bassanello '83, Senior Vice President, Citigroup

Jennifer S. Farrell '98, Attorney, Farrell & Farrell

Nicholas Fiume '01, Senior Manager Assurance Services, Deloitte and Touche, LLP

Lenora B. Foote '92, Support Magistrate, Erie County Family Court

Mary Perna Greenwald '84, MBA '96, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

Therese (Angilella) Hickok '96, Director of Communications, Corporate Marketing Services HealthNow New York, Inc.

John Lambert '70, Owner, Marketing Solutions, Toronto, ON

First Vice President
John L. Langer '76, Principle, Jensen, Marks, Langer &Vance, LLC

Donald R. Laux '82, MBA '06, Director of Marketing, Medco Supply Company

Clare Lindauer Dean '85, Emerson School of Hospitality and Special Education, Buffalo Board of Education

James E. Knight '83, Real Estate Broker/Appraiser, MJ Peterson Inc.

Mark J. Manuele '92, AVP, Loan Review Examiner, Evans Bank

Russell J. Matuszak '89, Legal Counsel, HealthNow New York Inc.

Janelle A. Minor '04, MS '06, Complex Director Cassety, Neumann & Perry Halls & Hotels, Buffalo State College

Immediate Past President
Stephen M. Nosek '76, Financial Advisor, 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Global

John A. Polvino '84, President, Commercial Print & Imaging

Todd Salansky '00, MBA '04, Owner, Online Thymes, LLC

David M. Schofield '70, Owner, Schofield Photo

Second Vice President
James P. Schofield MS '73, Retired School Counselor, Clary Middle School

Heath J. Szymczak '94, Partner, Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel

Detra M. Trueheart '04, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Medaille College

President
Julianne (Bitterman) Urban '94, Administrative Vice President, Asst. General Auditor, M & T Bank

Richard C. Wayne '70, Partner, Morgan, Meyer & Wayne CPA, PC

Lorenda D. Williams '99, School Counselor, Amherst Central Schools

Ann L. Woloszynski '90, MBA '94, Vice President, Retirement Services, M & T Investment Group

John F. Wujcik '70, Teacher, LeRoy Center