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NCCC Foundation Board Members

Interested in Becoming a NCCC Foundation Board Member?

The NCCC Foundation Board of Directors is made up of dedicated alumni and community leaders whose generosity and leadership strengthen SUNY Niagara and its students.

Board Members are asked to:

  • Provide annual financial support through Board dues, President’s Circle and the Annual Fund
  • Champion fundraising by securing supporters for the Scholarship Soirée, Annual Golf Scramble and other initiatives
  • Open doors by connecting alumni, donors, and community partners to the Foundation
  • Attend quarterly Board meetings and actively serve on at least one committee

All completed applications can be submitted in the mail to:
NCCC Foundation, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132

Apply Now

Board of Directors

Kristine Arcadi
Member Since: 2023
Job Title: Associate Chief Nurse
Company: VA Western NY Healthcare System

Nancy Babis
Member Since: 2023
Job Title: Retired
Company: Briody Health Care Facility / Lockport Rehab

Christopher Brown
Member Since: 2024
Job Title: Partner
Company: Roach, Lennon & Brown, PLLC

Vincent “Jimmy” A. Cancemi ‘68
Member Since: 2001
Job Title: Owner
Company: Cancemi Furniture

Sharon Certo
Member Since: 2018
Job Title: Retired
Company: Certo Brother’s Distributing Company

Mark Cye ’93
Member Since: 2025
Job Title: President
Company: Brylin Hospital

Dr. Martin H. Drake ‘75
Member Since: 1999
Job Title: Professor/Counselor – Transfer/Articulation
Company: SUNY Niagara

Jane N. Haenle
Member Since: 1987
Job Title: Retired
Company: SUNY Niagara

Michael Hooper
Member Since: 2013
Job Title: Owner
Company: Hooper Realty

Robert MacDonald
Member Since: 2011
Job Title: SVP, Commercial Deposit Product Manager
Company: M&T Bank

James A. Mezhir ‘68
Member Since: 2009
Job Title: Professor/Chair – Humanities & Social Science
Company: SUNY Niagara

Marc O’Hearn
Member Since: 2016
Job Title: Director of Government Banking
Company: NBT Bank

Fred Rickan ’81
Member Since: 2014
Job Title: Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor
Company: The Rickan Group at Morgan Stanley

Lester J. Robinson III ‘87
Member Since: 2009
Job Title: CLTC Long Term Care Planning Consultant
Company: The Northwoods Corp.

William L. Ross
Member Since: 1999
Job Title: Retired
Company: Niagara County Legislature and Niagara Wheatfield School District

David Ryerse
Member Since: 2025
Job Title: Controller
Company: Waster Technology Services

Jayne Schaber
Member Since: 2011
Job Title: Retired Teacher
Company: Connor Middle School

Steve Sinclair
Member Since: 2011
Job Title: Financial Advisor
Company: Sinclair & Associates, Inc. Wealth Management Group

Dr. Leon Smith ’65
Member Since: 2019
Job Title: Retired Director of Academic Standards
Company: Buffalo State College

James Turner ‘86
Member Since: 2011
Job Title: Healthcare Consultant
Company: ECMC

Michelle Madigan
Member Since: 2023
Job Title: Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Company: Ascension Industries

Gay Molnar
Member Since: 2023
Job Title: President
Company: Calamar Foundation

Matthew Zvolensky
Member Since: 2021
Job Title: Vice President & Area Retail Leader
Company: KeyBank

Contact

Barbara DeSimone

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Email: desimone@niagaracc.suny.edu
  • Phone: 716-614-5904

Courtney Helinski

Director of Development

Email: chelinski@niagaracc.suny.edu
  • Phone: 716-614-6231