Business people
Hires, Promotions, Honors
Freed Maxick Battaglia, certified public accountants with offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia, promoted Kathryn M. Barrett and Alan W. Gracie Jr., CPAs, to directors and Larry Hessney to director at RSM McGladrey, an affiliate business services company that provides tax and consulting services. Barrett, who joined the firm in 1994, most recently served as a senior manager. She is a graduate of University at Buffalo. Gracie, previously with PricewaterhouseCoopers, joined the firm in 2006 and most recently served as a senior manager. He is a graduate of Fredonia State College. Hessney, also previously a senior manager who joined RSM in 2006, was formerly with Eastman Kodak. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds an MBA from the University of Rochester.
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Kaleida Health named Dr. James L. Budny president of its 1,800 member medical-dental staff. Dr. Budny is a neurosurgeon at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital who recently returned from active duty in Iraq. Other officers: President-elect, Dr. Kathleen
T. Grimm, Quaker Medical Associates; secretary, Dr. Kevin J. Gibbons, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital; and treasurer, Dr. Michael R. Ferrick, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. The terms run through March 2010.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo appointed Susan Grelick gift planning officer. Grelick will assist donors and develop relationships with key professional advisers. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from Union College, and also holds a masters degree in information science, American economic history, and business administration, and a law degree. Grelick served as Amherst Town Clerk from 1992 to 1996 and as Amherst Town Supervisor from 1997 through 2005. She recently worked as a court attorney at Erie County Family Court and teaches a municipal law course at the University of Buffalo Law School. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo was established to enhance and encourage long-term philanthropy.
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The Advertising Club of Buffalo named Tricia Barrett president of its board of directors for 2008-2009. Barrett is vice president and managing supervisor at Crowley Webb and Associates. Other officers: Past president, Shelly Stoeckl, HealthNow New York; treasurer, Ed Kilgore, WUTV-WNYO; membership, Rob Kubiak, HealthNow; public relations, Caitlin Waas, Travers Collins and Co.; electronic communications, Scott Fierle, United Graphics, and newsletter, Jim Wannemacher, New Era Cap. Directors: Joel Colombo, 360 Professional Services Group; Sarah Genau, Gelia Wells and Mohr; Steve Jaworowski, Time Warner Cable; Steven
W. Molenda, Crowley Webb; Amber Rampino, Gelia Wells; Charlie Riley, Ignite Consulting; Lisa Strock, The Martin Group; and Chastity Taber, Buffalo Spree.
