BIOGRAPHIES OF THE NOMINEES TO
BUFFALO REUSE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 2009
Daniel Ash
Daniel is an Information Security Specialist with experience in planning, deploying and supporting information systems, including IT policy and compliance, as well as audit and risk management. As a member of the Buffalo ReUse’s Board, Daniel’s skills will further the development of its asset and risk management policies and operations and also strengthen ReUse’s information security systems. As a longtime customer and volunteer of ReUse, Daniel is committed and ready to serve the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Keith James
Keith is a longtime resident of Buffalo’s East Side community and has spent many years volunteering in public service for his community and the greater City of Buffalo. Keith is also a Fire Fighter for the City of Buffalo. With Board of Directors experience, Keith first became interested in ReUse because of its concept and vision, which is to serve and strengthen an under-served community from within.
Michele Johnson
Michele is a founding Member of the organization and also an original member of the Board of Directors for Buffalo ReUse. In addition to her longtime service and commitment to Buffalo ReUse, Michele is also a co-founder of both the Mayor’s Anti-Flipping Task Force and Broadway Fillmore Alive. She served as a Housing Court Liaison in the Fillmore District, was Producer of the local documentary “Flipped”, is a mother of four, and a longtime East Side resident.
Vince Kuntz
Vince is a local building contractor, specializing in preservation, and as such, he has been salvaging, reusing, and recycling building materials since the 1980′s. Vince is also a certified Carpentry Instructor at the Construction Training Center of WNY. A supporter of ReUse’s business and mission since its inception, Vince looks forward to the challenge of making ReUse’s work even safer and more cost effective in addition to helping ReUse grow its educational outreach programs and training activities.
David Laguerre
David is a longtime resident of Buffalo’s East Side community. He has spent the majority of his professional career working for one local company and has served in several capacities, including maintenance, collections, billing, and accounts receivable. David is looking forward to serving as a personal link between Buffalo ReUse and the people and community ReUse serves.
Alison Mueller
Alison is Director of Merchant Supply Systems for a worldwide industrial gas and equipment technology company and has served as an officer in the Air National Guard. Having moved to Buffalo three years ago, Alison is excited by the renewal underfoot in this city. As a volunteer for ReUse, she believes in its mission and programs that offer opportunities and skill sets to those who might not otherwise have an opportunity to learn them. Alison also looks forward to bringing her corporate experience to ReUse, linking hands-on operations to defined business goals and objectives.
Stephanie Simeon
Stephanie is an Urban Planning professional and Executive Director for a local not-for-profit organization committed to urban revitalization and neighborhood development. Her years of experience in strategic planning, community development, nonprofit management, and service as both a member and officer of multiple Boards of Directors, allow Stephanie to bring strong leadership, vision, and fiscal management skills to the Buffalo ReUse Board and support the sustainability of Buffalo ReUse as a whole.
Kirstin Lowry Sommers
Kirstin is a local attorney and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). She also spent several years as an educator and grass roots advocate for social-outreach programs that provide mentoring, education, and job-training to under-represented youth and young adults. Kirstin looks forward to applying her background in law, green construction, and social advocacy in furtherance of ReUse’s green deconstruction, community education and job training programs.
Trevor Torcello
Trevor is a graduate of the University at Buffalo’s JD/MBA program, and is currently an attorney at Gross, Shuman, Brizdle & Gilfillan PC. Trevor has been involved with issues concerning community development and affordable housing in Buffalo through his involvement in the Affordable Housing Clinic at the UB Law School, and he has also worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington DC. Trevor’s experience in both the legal and business sectors of affordable housing and urban development bring an exciting new dimension to ReUse and its Board.
Adam Wilson
Adam is a financial manager for Ford Motor Company at the Buffalo Stamping Plant. Adam was born and raised in Buffalo and recently returned with his family after many years away. Adam attended school on the East Side of Buffalo for many years and is looking forward to helping expand the ties between institution and neighborhood.
