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WHO’S WHOIN HEALTHWelcome. to Who’s Who in Health Care, your source for information about the men and women who areinvolved in the well-being of Western New Yorkers.Business First invited doctors, medical professionals, CEOs, financial executives, medicalcompany CEOs and office management to be part of this feature.In addition to biographical information, we asked what we thought was a pertinent question:“What’s the best part of your job?” We hope you’ll enjoy a look at these medical professionals.CAREDAVID ANDERSONJUDY BAUMGARTNER MARTIN BORYSZAKDONALD BOYDDAVID BUSCHLISA CILANOPresident and CEO,BlueCross BlueShieldof Western New YorkPresident, VisitingNursing Association ofWestern New York Inc.Executive vice president,business development andaffiliations, Kaleida HealthRRContact: 257 W.Genesee St., Buffalo,NY 14202 anderson.david@bcbswny.comRRContact: 2100 WehrleDrive, Williamsville,NY 14221 716-6308293 jbaumgartner@kaleidahealth.orgSenior vice president,chief sales officer,BlueCross BlueShieldof Western New YorkSenior vice presidentof finance, revenuemanagement and businessadvisory services,Catholic Health SystemRRJoined company: 2013RRYears in health field: 34RRBorn in: Fort Wayne,Ind.RRLives in: BuffaloRRCollege: B.S., finance,Indiana UniversityRRSpouse: CindyRRChildren: Jennifer,Megan, Erik, Chris,LeighRRGrandchildren: SeanRRBest part of the job:Allows me to be a bigpart of the community.RRFavorite nonprofits:The Buffalo SabresFoundation, BCBS ofWNYRRJoined company: 1998RRYears in health field: 25RRBorn in: NorthTonawandaRRLives in: WheatfieldRRCollege: B.S., St.Bonaventure University;MBA, University atBuffaloRRSpouse: KevinRRChildren: Kayla,MatthewRRBest part of the job:Seeing the tremendousdifference our team ismaking in the lives of somany throughout WNY.RRFavorite nonprofits:Visiting NursingAssociation of WNY,Women & Children’sHospital of BuffaloCEO, Sisters of CharityHospital, Catholic HealthRRContact: 2157 Main St.,Buffalo, NY 14214 716862-1906 mborysza@chsbuffalo.orgRRJoined company: 2009RRYears in health field: 8RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: Orchard ParkRRCollege: B.S., finance,University at Buffalo;MBA, St. BonaventureUniversityRRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716-859-8831 dboyd@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 1998RRYears in health field: 20RRBorn in: PlattsburghRRLives in: WilliamsvilleRRSpouse: RitaRRCollege: B.A.,University at Buffalo;MBA, University atBuffaloRRChildren: Luke, Olivia,HannahRRSpouse: AnnRRChildren: Aidan, MiaRRBest part of thejob: The ability todrive change in anorganization whilehelping people makesour job satisfying, bothon a personal andprofessional level.RRBest part of the job:Working in healthcare is a tremendousprivilege. The bestpart of working atKaleida Health is thepeople. To be partof a team to whom apatient and family canturn to in their timeof greatest need forcaring, comfort andcompassion is by farthe best part.RRFavorite nonprofits:Buffalo City Mission,Goodwill, SalvationArmyRRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, Women& Children’s Hospitalof Buffalo Foundation,American DiabetesAssociationJULY 28, 2017HEALTH CARE GUIDE 2017RRContact: 257 W.Genesee St., Buffalo, NY14202 david.busch@bcbswny.comRRJoined company: 2014RRYears in health field: 20RRBorn in: CaliforniaRRLives in: Orchard ParkRRCollege: B.S.,economics, Universityof California, LosAngelesRRSpouse: MichelleRRChildren: Austin,JensonRRBest part of the job:Working with a teamthat is so committedto the health ofour members andcommunity. The teamis passionate abouthelping our clients besuccessful.RRFavorite nonprofits:Buffalo Museum ofScience, Buffalo Zoo,Kids Escaping DrugsRRContact: 144 GeneseeSt., Buffalo, NY 14203 716-828-3727 cilano@chsbuffalo.orgRRJoined company: 1993RRYears in health field: 23RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: HamburgRRCollege: B.A., St.Bonaventure University;managing healthcare delivery, HarvardUniversity; MBA, SimonSchool of Business,University of RochesterRRChildren: SamuelRRBest part of the job:Working with peopleday in and day outwho share my passionfor our mission andthe continued effortsto transform healthcare for the people ofWestern New YorkRRFavorite nonprofits:Gerard House, Friendsof the Night People, St.Vincent de Paul Society16
WHO’S WHO IN HEALTH CAREThe 2017 Health Care Guide RRFavorite nonprofits:Child & Family Services,Food Bank of WNY,Save-A-PetUniversity; MBA,University at BuffaloRRChildren: Ian, Joel,BrettDARCY CRAVENPresident, Millard FillmoreSuburban Hospitaland DeGraff MemorialHospital, Kaleida HealthRRContact: MillardFillmore SuburbanHospital, Williamsville,NY 14221 716-5686704 dcraven@kaleidahealth.orgRRBest part of the job:Seeing people learn,grow and apply newskills and knowledgecollectively andcollaboratively tothe end of building astronger community.RRFavorite nonprofits:Alliance of CommunityHealth Plans;HEALTHeLINK, GObikeBuffalo, University atBuffalo CouncilRRChildren: Tyler, AbbyRRBest part of thejob: Working withpeople every day.I enjoy interactingwith hospital staffand patients as wecontinually strive toimprove care. KaleidaHealth’s commitmentto the community isone of the things thatattracted me to Buffalo.I’m proud to work foran organization that isfocused on improvingthe health of WesternNew York.RRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida Health, WorldVision, Addis Jemari(a safe home in AddisAbaba, Ethiopia,where once-orphanedteenage girls can beencouraged, educatedand empowered)THOMASCUMBO, M.D.Vice president, chief medicalofficer, Mount St. Mary’sHospital, Catholic HealthRRContact: 5300 MilitaryRoad, Lewiston, NY14092 716-298-2003 thomas.cumbo@chsbuffalo.orgRRJoined company: 2015RRChildren: Anna,Elizabeth, AnthonyPresident and CEO,Independent HealthRRContact: 511 FarberLakes Drive, Buffalo, NY14221 michael.cropp@independenthealth.comRRJoined company: 1996RRYears in health field: 37RRBorn in: HornellRRLives in: WilliamsvilleRRCollege: B.A., BrownUniversity; M.D., BrownJULY 28, 2017RRFavorite nonprofits:Mount St. Mary’sHospital Foundation,Our Lady of FatimaShrine in Lewiston,Himalayan RescueFoundationRRJoined company: 2004RRYears in health field: 19RRChildren: Morgan,John, Nathan, AndrewIII, BenjaminRRLives in: OleanRRBest part of the job: Ienjoy working with ourclinicians to improvethe health and wellnessof people in ourcommunity.RRFavorite nonprofits:Hospice, United Way,Troy UniversityRRLives in: LewistonRRSpouse: KateRRContact: 3132 NYSRoute 417, Olean, NY14760 716-372-6787 oleanptprofessionals@att.netRRBorn in: OleanRRBorn in: San Antonio,TexasRRCollege: B.A., CanisiusCollege; M.D.,University at Buffalo;residency, JohnsHopkins University/Sinai Hospital; chiefresidency: JohnsHopkins University/SinaiHospital; fellowship:University at Buffalo forinfectious diseasesMICHAEL DRONEYPT, DPT, MS, MTC,Olean Physical TherapyProfessionalsRRSpouse: NicoleRRYears in health field: 18RRBest part of the job:Assisting my medicaland surgical colleagueswith the increasingnon-medical burden oftheir job so they canconcentrate more onpatient care.MICHAELCROPP, M.D.RRJoined company: 2016RRCollege: B.S.,accounting, TroyUniversity; MBA, TroyUniversityRRLives in: ClarenceRRSpouse: TraceyRRContact: 462 GriderSt., Buffalo, NY 14215 716-898-6511 adavis2@ecmc.eduRRLives in: ClarenceRRBorn in: Winnipeg,CanadaRRCollege: B.S., Universityof Manitoba; MBA,Gardner-WebbUniversityANDREW DAVISChief operating officer, ErieCounty Medical CenterRRBorn in: Fayetteville,N.C.RRYears in health field: 21RRSpouse: SarahDunleavy, DVMRRChildren: 2 daughtersRRYears in health field: 20RRJoined company: 2016independent scholarof neuroscience,Middlebury CollegeMARY ELLENDECARLOVice president, operations,TeamHealthRRCollege: B.S., St.Bonaventure University;M.S., Ithaca College;M.PT. and D.PT.,University of St.Augustine for HealthSciencesRRBest part of the job: Ihave the unique abilityto help my patients andmake them feel better.Maya Angelou oncesaid, “I’ve learned thatpeople will forget whatyou said, people willforget what you did, butpeople will never forgethow you made themfeel.”RRFavorite nonprofits:Make-A-WishFoundation, Marchof Dimes, TheRehabilitationFoundationChief operating officer,academic medicine services,UBMD Internal MedicineRRContact: BuffaloGeneral Medical Center,Buffalo, NY 14203 716859-4861 sdurante@buffalo.eduRRJoined company: 2016RRYears in health field: 20RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: HamburgRRCollege: B.A.,University at Buffalo;MBA, University atBuffalo; M.S., Universityat BuffaloRRSpouse: ShelleyExecutive vice president,finance and CFO,Catholic Health SystemRRBest part of the job:Interacting with thepatients who receiveour services. Talkingwith them about greatexperiences theyhad at our clinics aswell as learning fromthem about how wedidn’t meet theirexpectations. As aresult, we’re alwaysstriving to be better atwhat we do.RRContact: 144 GeneseeSt., Buffalo, NY 14203 716-862-2430 jdunlop@chsbuffalo.orgRRFavorite nonprofits:Wesleyan Church ofHamburg, PoeticeInternational, HospiceJAMES DUNLOP JR.RRJoined company: 1996RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: Orchard ParkRRCollege: B.S., Universityof Rochester; MBA,University at Buffalo;CPARRSpouse: CathyRRChildren: Erin, Ryan,AnnaRRBest part of the job:The folks I work withand the passion wehave for the mission ofthe organization.RRYears in health field:30RRBorn in: LockportRRLives in: LockportRRBest part of the job:Being able to work withhospitals, physiciansand health care teamsthroughout WesternNew York to improvehealth care delivery toour region.SALVATOREDURANTERRChildren: Salvatore,NatalieRRChildren: Matthew,MichelleRRJoined company: 2012RRSpouse: RobertRRFavorite nonprofits:Save a Leg, Save a LifeFoundation, volunteerski coach at HolimontRRSpouse: SherylRRContact: One JohnJames AudubonParkway, Amherst, NY14221 716-523-5834 mary ellen decarlo@teamhealth.comRRCollege: B.S., business,economics and healthcare management,SUNY Empire State;MBA, SUNY EmpireState; master’s, healthcare management,SUNY Empire StateRRBest part of the job:Taking people’s painaway (achy legs relatedto varicose veins, pelvicpain related to fibroids,headaches relatedto migraines). It is anhonor and pleasure towork with such a greatmedical team focusingon quality care andpatient experience.As a vascular andinterventionalradiologist, I canprovide tremendousbenefit with minimallyinvasive, image-guidedtreatment options thatallow for improvedprecision, accuracy,safety and outcomes.J. DANADUNLEAVY, M.D.Medical director,interventional services,Windsong RadiologyGroup P.C.RRContact: 55 SpindriftDrive, Williamsville,NY 14221 716-6312500 jdunleavy@windsongradiology.comRRJoined company: 2013RRYears in health field: 12RRLives in: ClarenceCenterRRCollege: B.A. as anHEALTH CARE GUIDE 2017RRFavorite nonprofits:Catholic Charities,Habitat for Humanity,Friends of the NightPeopleCLETIS EARLEVice president and chiefinformation officer,Kaleida HealthRRContact: 726 ExchangeSt., Buffalo, NY 14210 859-8037 cearle@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 2016RRYears in health field: 19RRBorn in: BrooklynRRLives in: BuffaloRRCollege: B.A., Collegeof New Rochelle; M.S.,Strayer UniversityRRSpouse: CatherineRRChildren: Lance,Anastacia, Michael,VictoriaRRBest part of the job:Helping clinicians17
WHO’S WHO IN HEALTH CARE provide the bestpossible care to ourpatients.RRFavorite nonprofits:Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica, MetropolitanMuseum of Art, KaleidaHealthMICHAELEDBAUER, D.O.President/CEO, CatholicMedical PartnersRRLives in: WilliamsvilleWNY community. Theopening of the UBMDOutpatient Centerin Conventus on thedowntown medicalcampus was a shiningmoment for Buffalo andUB.RRCollege: B.S., SUNYBrockport; M.A.,University at BuffaloRRChildren: MarshallRRBest part of the job:It is gratifying to knowmy work with ourphysicians ultimatelyimpacts the exceptionalcare given to ourpatients. It’s exciting tosee the relocation ofthe medical school andour recently openeddowntown UBMDOutpatient Center havea positive impact on theBNMC and our region.RRFavorite nonprofits:Danceability, TheChildren’s GuildFoundation, People Inc.RRFavorite nonprofit:Kaleida FoundationMARIA FOTIChief strategy officer andsenior vice president ofplanning, Catholic HealthRRContact: 144 GeneseeSt., Buffalo, NY 14203 716-862-2440 maf@chsbuffalo.orgRRJoined company: 1988RRYears in health field: 29RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: HamburgRRCollege: B.A.,psychobiology,Hamilton College; MHA,Cornell UniversityRRContact: 144 GeneseeSt., Buffalo, NY 14203 716-862-1260 medbauer@chsbuffalo.orgRRSpouse: TereseLagattutaRRJoined company: 2006RRChildren: SarahRRYears in health field: 28RRBest part of the job:Knowing that we aremaking a meaningfuldifference in people’slivesRRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: BuffaloRRCollege: B.S.,biochemistry, Universityat Buffalo; MBA,Canisius College; D.O.,New York College ofOsteopathic Medicine;pediatric chief resident,Women & Children’sHospital of Buffalo;pediatric residencyprogram, Women &Children’s Hospital ofBuffaloRRSpouse: BethRRChildren: Andrew, KatieRRBest part of the job:Having the opportunityto work with manytalented individuals anddynamic organizationsin Western New Yorkwhile continuing totransform health caredelivery in the region.RRFavorite nonprofits:Center for Hospiceand Palliative Care,Health Science CharterSchool, Foundation ofCatholic HealthRENEE FILIPChief operating officer,UBMD Physicians’ GroupRRContact: 77 GoodellSt., Buffalo, NY 14203 reneelaz@buffalo.eduRRJoined company: 2010RRYears in health field: 7RRBorn in: Buffalo18The 2017 Health Care GuideTHOMAS FOELS, M.D.Executive vice president,chief medical officer,Independent HealthRRContact: 511 FarberLakes Drive, Buffalo, NY14221 thomas.foels@independenthealth.comRRFavorite nonprofits:FANA, LothlorienRiding Center, CatholicCharitiesTIMOTHYGABRYEL, M.D.CATHERINEGRISWOLDVice president of medicalaffairs/medical director,Mercy Hospital of Buffalo,Catholic HealthDean, Catherine McAuleySchool of Nursing,Trocaire CollegeRRJoined company: 1979RRYears in health field: 41RRBorn in: LackawannaRRLives in: Orchard ParkRRCollege: B.A., history,University at Buffalo;M.D., University atBuffaloRRBest part of the job:Assisting people whohave an interest inmedicine and helpingthem on their journeyin navigating the everchanging landscape ofhealth care.RRFavorite nonprofits:Juvenile DiabetesFoundation, WoundedWarrior Project,Disabled American VetsRRJoined company: 1994RRYears in health field: 37RRChildren: SarahRRGrandchildren: LucianaRRBest part of thejob: Health care isentering one of themost transformationalperiods in history. Theimportant changesunder way will forevershape the health ofour community, aswell as our economicfuture. Workingalongside communityphysicians to redesign,innovate and improvecare delivery hasbeen a tremendouslyrewarding experience.RRFavorite nonprofits:Alliance of CommunityHealth Plans, EvergreenAssociation of WNY,American CancerSocietyRRYears in health field: 37RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: East AmherstPresident, Ambulatoryand Outpatient Services,Kaleida HealthRRContact: 726Exchange St., Buffalo,NY 14210 716-8683621 sglennsmith@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 2017RRYears in health field: 10RRBorn in: Ontario, Calif.RRLives in: AmherstRRCollege: B.A., CaliforniaState University;MBA, Universityat Buffalo; M.S.,Nova SoutheasternUniversity; Ph.D.candidate, NovaSoutheastern UniversityRRChildren: Laura,Alexander, IsabelleRRLives in: East AmherstRRSpouse: PatriciaRRJoined company: 2016SARAH GLENNSMITHRRSpouse: Emily GlennSmithRRBorn in: NorthTonawandaRRCollege: B.A., CanisiusCollege; M.D.,University of Rochester;M.M.M, TulaneUniversity School ofPublic HealthRRContact: 360 ChoateAve., Buffalo, NY14220 716-827-2452 GriswoldC@Trocaire.eduRRContact: 565 AbbottRoad, Buffalo, NY 14220 tfgabryel@chsbuffalo.orgRHONDA FREDERICKPresident/CEO, People Inc.RRContact: 1219 N. ForestRoad, Williamsville, NY14231 716-817-7400 rfrederick@people-inc.orgKEVIN GIBBONS,M.D.Executive director, UBMDPhysicians’ GroupRRBorn in: IthacaRRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716-218-1000 ext. 5117 kgibbons@ubns.comRRLives in: AmherstRRJoined company: 2016RRCollege: B.S., socialwork, RochesterInstitute of Technology;master of publicadministration, CanisiusCollegeRRYears in health field: 25RRJoined company: 1980RRYears in health field: 37RRChildren: CoreyRRBest part of thejob: That’s a difficultquestion as there areso many aspects that Ilove. But knowing thatPeople Inc. makes adifference in so manylives each and everyday, from individualsserved to their familiesto our employees andthe community.RRFavorite nonprofits:People Inc., iCan BikeCamp, Amherst Mealson WheelsRRBorn in: SchenectadyRRLives in: Orchard ParkRRCollege: B.S., Universityof Notre Dame; M.D.,Albany MedicalCollege, University atAlbany; residency andfellowship, University atBuffaloRRSpouse: JanetRRChildren: John,Timothy, ChristineRRBest part of yourjob: It’s rewarding tooversee the aligningof the 18 medicalpractices that make upUBMD into a cohesive,multi-specialty,academic-basedmedical service to theHEALTH CARE GUIDE 2017 RRBest part of the job:I am consistentlyhumbled to beworking in anorganization wherepatient care, empathyand communitycontribution are at thecenter of all we do. Theopportunity to advancethe health of thecommunity in whichwe live, work, play andraise our families ishands down the bestpart of my job.RRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, ECMCFoundation, Journey’sEnd, Compass House,Buffalo City MissionRRCollege: B.S., nursing,Villa Julie College/UnionMemorial Hospital;M.S., Johns HopkinsUniversity School ofNursing; Ed.D., WaldenUniversityRRChildren: EricRRBest part of the job:Working as a changeagent to create anursing programthat is progressiveand addressing theCall to TransformNursing Education byDr. Patricia Benner;transform lives ofstudents; graduatenurses who canimprove the health careof our community; andlive the Mercy missionand make a differencein our communityRRFavorite nonprofits:The 100 Solution,Gesundheit! Institute,Edna Adan HospitalSomalilandJOANNE HAEFNERCEO, NeighborhoodHealth CenterRRContact: 155 LawnAve., Buffalo, NY14207 7168752904 j.haefner@nwbchcc.orgRRJoined company: 2006RRYears in health field: 27RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: BuffaloRRCollege: B.S.N.,D’Youville College;M.S., family nursepractitioner, D’YouvilleCollegeRRChildren: Alex, Andy,AllieBUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST
WHO’S WHO IN HEALTH CAREThe 2017 Health Care Guide RRBest part of the job:Serving as an advocatefor people living inpoverty in WesternNew York; watchingpatients and staff growto achieve their fullpotential in their livesand work.RRFavorite nonprofits:Ronald McDonaldHouse, West BuffaloCharter School, HealthFoundation for Westernand Central New YorkSchoolRRSpouse: KimberlyRRJoined company: 1998RRChildren: Emma, OwenRRYears in health field: 20RRBest part of thejob: The people. It ishumbling to be ableto tell the story of ourphysicians, nurses andstaff. The impact theyhave on the patients weserve is enormous. Ourstaff truly leads withcare.RRBorn in: BuffaloRRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, MercyFlight, Police AthleticLeagueDAVID HUGHES, M.D.Executive vice president,chief medical officer,Kaleida HealthRRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716859-8831 dhughes@kaleidahealth.orgDAN IRELANDPresident, RochesterRegional Health UnitedMemorial Medical CenterRRBorn in: BuffaloRRContact: 127 NorthSt., Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-6030 direland@ummc.orgRRLives in: ClarenceRRJoined company: 1989RRCollege: B.S., KetteringUniversity; M.D.,University at Buffalo;M.P.H., Medical Collegeof WisconsinRRYears in health field: 28RRJoined company: 2013RRYears in health field: 22RRSpouse: KathyRRChildren: Arianna,Nathaniel, KaitlinRRBest part of the job:Having the ability toparticipate in improvingthe health of ourcommunity.RRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, Food Bankof WNY, United Way ofBuffalo & Erie Countykaleidahealth.orgRRBorn in: BataviaRRLives in: WilliamsvilleRRCollege: B.S., CanisiusCollege; MBA, CanisiusCollegeRRSpouse: JasonRRChildren: Jaden, ParkerRRBest part of the job:Getting to work withpeople who havededicated their livesto caring for thewomen and childrenof our community.I am honored to bethe leader of WCHOBand am overjoyedto transition thecommunity’s children’shospital to the OisheiChildren’s Hospitalin November. Thanksto our unwaveringworkforce, dedicatedphysician leaders,generous donors,health care partnersand the Western NewYork community, Ihave no doubt thatthe Oishei Children’sHospital will rival thecountry’s leadingpediatric hospitals.RRFavorite nonprofits:Women & Children’sHospital of Buffalo,UNYTS, Theatre ofYouthRRLives in: BataviaRRCollege: A.A.S.,nursing, GeneseeCommunity College;BSN-RN, SUNYBrockport; MBA,Rochester Institute ofTechnology; fellow,American College ofHealthcare ExecutivesRRChildren: Rebekah,Brian, KellyRRBest part of the job:Working with wonderfulpeople to make animpact on health carein our community.RRFavorite nonprofits:United Way, GillamGrant CommunityCenter, RochesterRegional HealthFoundation& Children’s Hospitalof Buffalo Foundation,Children’s GuildFoundationCHERYL KLASSExecutive vice president,chief nurse executive,Kaleida HealthMARGARETKLEINMANNCEO, The AmberleighRRContact: 2330 MapleRoad Williamsville,NY 14221 716-6894195 mkleinmann@capitalseniorliving.netRRJoined company: 2004RRLives in: BuffaloChief of Staff, Kaleida HealthRRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716859-8067 mhughes@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 2004RRYears in health field: 17RRSpouse: VincentCallanan, M.D.ALLEGRA JAROSRRLives in: West SenecaPresident, Women &Children’s Hospital ofBuffalo, Kaleida HealthRRCollege: B.A., CanisiusCollege; MBA, MedailleCollege; ExecutiveManagement Program,Harvard BusinessRRContact: Women &Children’s Hospital ofBuffalo administration,Buffalo, NY 14222 716-878-7551 ajaros@RRBorn in: South BuffaloJULY 28, 2017RRChildren: Ann,Catherine, ErinRRGrandchildren: Griffin,Gigi, KayleighRRBest part of the job:Strengthening nursingcare for all of us inWestern New YorkRRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, WomenRRFavorite nonprofits:Niagara LutheranHealth System, ECMC,American CancerSocietyRRChildren: Lily, Michael,MaxRRBest part of the job:I love being able tomake a meaningfuldifference in people’slives. At times this canbe very rewardingand at other timesit is heartbreaking.What I do is alwaysneeded, valued andappreciated.RRFavorite nonprofits:Save the Children,Missing & ExploitedChildren, ASPCA,Invision HealthFoundationMARTIN KOSLOSKYPhysical therapist, AmherstPhysical TherapyRRContact: 2625Delaware Ave, Buffalo,NY 14216 716-3084875 koslosky@gmail.comRRJoined company: 2008RRYears in health field: 11RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: SnyderRRCollege: B.A., biology,D’Youville College;master of physicaltherapy, D’YouvilleCollegeRRSpouse: AmandaRRChildren: Charlotte,SamuelRRBest part of the job: Iget to work with a greatteam of people helpingour patients makepositive changes intheir quality of life.RRFavorite nonprofits:Food Bank of WNY,Read to SucceedBuffalo, Olmsted ParksConservancyRRYears in health field:40RRBorn in: BuffaloMICHAEL HUGHESRRBest part of the job:Being able to interactwith patients, residentsand staff every day,and working for asuccessful, progressiveorganization with amission-minded board.RRCollege: B.S.,gerontology, St. JohnFisher College; M.S.,geriatrics, University atBuffaloRRFavorite nonprofits:Alzheimer’s Association,Hospice of Buffalo, ALSFoundationRRBorn in: Evanston, Ill.RRCollege: B.S., Universityat Buffalo Schoolof Engineering andApplied Sciences; M.D.,University at BuffaloRRLives in: East AmherstRRBest part of the job:The best part of my jobis simple: operating acompany that is missiondriven to provide thehighest quality servicesand financial successto over 300 assistedliving, memory careand independentWNY elders as ifmy own parentswere residents here.Unwavering dedication,commitment andloyalty to the goal tocontinually be the bestin WNY.RRYears in health field: 20RRChildren: Christian,VivianRRBorn in: BuffaloRRChildren: Joe, AndrewRRJoined company: 2000RRLives in: East AmherstRRYears in health field: 35RRSpouse: JosephWilliamsville, NY 14221 716-631-3555 mlandi@invisionhealth.comRRSpouse: ElizabethRRJoined company: 2010RRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716-859-8826 cklass@kaleidahealth.orgRRCollege: B.S.N., NiagaraUniversity; MBA, J.L.Kellogg GraduateSchool of Management,Northwestern Universityat Buffalo; MBA,University at Buffalo;doctor of physicaltherapy, University atBuffalo; nursing homeadministration, UticaCollegeCHRISTOPHER LANEPresident, BuffaloGeneral Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute,Kaleida HealthRRContact: BuffaloGeneral Medical CenterAdministration, Buffalo,NY 14203 716-59-7263 clane@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 2003RRYears in health field: 22RRBorn in: Lawrence,Mass.RRLives in: East AmherstRRCollege: B.A., ColgateUniversity, M.H.A.,D’Youville College;Executive Program,Harvard BusinessSchoolRRSpouse: RobinRRChildren: Madelyn,RyanRRBest part of the job:Being able to workwith caring and giftednurses, physicians, staffand volunteers to makeour community a betterplace.CHRISTOPHERKOENIGPresident/CEO, The NiagaraLutheran Health SystemRRContact: 5959Broadway, Lancaster,NY 14086 716-6840202 ckoenig@niagaralutheran.orgRRJoined company: 2016RRYears in health field: 11MICHAELLANDI, M.D.RRLives in: LancasterOwner, president andCEO, neurosurgeon,Invision HealthRRCollege: B.S., legalstudies, UniversityRRContact: 400International Drive,RRBorn in: BuffaloHEALTH CARE GUIDE 2017RRFavorite nonprofits:Millard FillmoreSuburban HospitalWomen’s Board,UNYTS, Kaleida HealthFoundation19
WHO’S WHO IN HEALTH CARE Road, Williamsville, NY14221 716-864-5061 klillis@pedsurgentcare.comThe 2017 Health Care Guideto this community.RRFavorite nonprofits:Foundations of CatholicHealthRRJoined company: 2010RRYears in health field:30RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: ClarenceMARY LAROWEPresident and CEO, BrooksMemorial Hospital/Lake ErieRegional Health SystemRRContact: 529 CentralAve., Dunkirk, NY14048 7163637207 mlarowe@brookshospital.orgRRJoined company: 2016RRYears in health field: 39RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: ChautauquaRRCollege: B.S.N.,D’Youville College;MBA, University ofBuffaloRRCollege: B.A.,Canisius College; M.S.,University at Buffalo;M.D., University atBuffaloRRChildren: Michael,Christopher, Alexandra,Julianna, AngelinaRRBest part of the job:Making children andtheir families feelbetter.RRFavorite nonprofits:Mercy Flight, ChildAdvocacy Center,Leukemia andLymphoma SocietyPresident and CEO, TheHomeCare PartnersRRJoined company: 1990RRYears in health field: 38RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: GetzvilleRRCollege: B.A., CanisiusCollege; MBA, NiagaraUniversityRRSpouse: AntoninaRRChildren: Angelo,Antonina MarieRRBest part of thejob: Interacting withcaregivers who trulycare.RRBest part of the job:The people I work withare amazing, dedicatedand inspirational.Leading them is anhonor.RRFavorite nonprofits:Auxiliary of BrooksMemorial Hospital,Blind Association,Humane Society,Kaleida HealthJODY LOMEOPresident and CEO,Kaleida Health andGreat Lakes HealthRRFavorite nonprofits:Niagara Hospice,Liberty HomeCare,Kalos Health, KaleidaHealthRRContact: 100 High St.,Buffalo, NY 14203 716859-8820 jlomeo@kaleidahealth.orgRRJoined company: 2014RRYears in health field: 16JAKE LEWISPractice administrator,Buffalo Neurosurgery GroupRRContact: 550 OrchardPark Road, WestSeneca, NY 14224 716677-6000 jake.lewis@buffaloneuro.comRRJoined company: 2014RRYears in health field: 3RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: BuffaloRRCollege: B.S.,accounting, Universityof Florida; MBA,University at BuffaloRRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: ClarenceRRCollege: B.S., Universityat BuffaloRRSpouse: MaryRRChildren: Joseph,Vincent, JohnRRBest part of thejob: I am proud tolead Kaleida Healthand the Great LakesHealth System ofWestern New Yorkalongside dedicatedteams of health careprofessionals. Weare here to serveour community andimprove the lives ofpatients.RRFavorite nonprofits:Kaleida HealthFoundation, Women& Children’s Hospitalof Buffalo Foundation,ECMC LifelineFoundationKATHLEEN GRISANTILILLIS, M.D.President, Pediatric& Adolescent UrgentCare of WNYRRContact: 1800 Maple20JOYCE MARKIEWICZExecutive vice president,Catholic Health; CEO, Homeand Community BasedCare, Catholic HealthRRChildren: Carolyn, Julia,JamesRRChildren: Katie, James,MicahRRGrandchildren: Allison,JulianneRRBest part of the job:The skill, commitmentand compassion of ourhealth care teamRRBest part of thejob: Talking with ourpatients and theirfamilies. It serves as areminder to me of theawesome responsibilitythat we have in caringfor our patients and ofthe great work that ourstaff and physicians doeach and every day.VIRGINIA MATERESERRFavorite nonprofits:Kenmore MercyFoundation, ElmaMarilla & Wales Boys& Girls Club, CrisisServicesCEO, Great LakesMedical Imaging LLCRRContact: 199 ParkClub Lane, Buffalo, NY14221 716-946-3087 vmaterese@wnyrad.comRRJoined company: 2016RRYears in health field: 12F. JAMES MCGUIRERRBorn in: BuffaloCEO, The McGuire GroupRRLives in: WilliamsvilleRRCollege: B.S., businessmanagement,University at Buffalo;enrolled in EMBAprogram, University atBuffaloRRSpouse: JimRRChildren: James, EvaRRBest part of the job:Leading and developinga team of incrediblytalented health careprofessionals devotedto improving thepatient experience isthe best part of my job.The impact we have onthe lives we touch everyday is never lost on me.It is rare to have theopportunity to feel likeyou contribute everyday and I am gratefulfor that in my career.RRFavorite nonprofits:Ronald McDonaldHouse, Habitat forHumanity, AmericanHeart AssociationRRContact: 560 DelawareAve., Buffalo, NY 14202 716-826-2010 jimm@mcguiregroup.comRRJoined company: 1996RRYears in health field: 21RRBorn in: BuffaloRRLives in: WilliamsvilleRRCollege:
Executive vice president, business development and affiliations, Kaleida Health R Contact: 100 High St., Buffalo, NY 14203 716-859-8831 dboyd@ kaleidahealth.org R Joined company: 1998 R Years in health field: 20 R Born in: Plattsburgh R Lives in: Williamsville R College: B.A., University at Buffalo; MBA, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Ann
