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Board of Directors
DENISE MARSHALL -
PRESIDENT

A life-long resident of Erie County, Denise was born and raised in Cheektowaga, NY. Graduating in 1986 from Cheektowaga Central HS, Denise attended both ECC and the State University of NY at Buffalo and holds a degree in Business. Denise lives in Lancaster and is president of Marshall Data Solutions, a computer consulting company specializing in training and database development.

 

Denise became an advocate of the Boys & Girls Club when she served a term as Erie County Legislator in 2004-2005. Her passion and commitment to the club continued after leaving that position, prompting her to join the board.

 

Denise serves on the Board of Advisors for the American Cancer Society and is a Legislative Ambassador for the organization as well. She is also a member of the planning committee for Elma's Relay for Life.


VICE PRESIDENT -
GEORGE HAWLEY

George was born and raised in East Aurora.  He moved to Wales in 1980 and has lived there since.  He has been an electrician for 40 years and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years.  He has four daughters who all went to Iroquois School District.  His other activities include the PTO, Town Councilman, Kiwanis, Moose, and Historical Society.


SECRETARY -
DARLENE KIHLBERG

Darlene graduated from Iroquois High School in 1975.  She possesses a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA.  She works with the Moog International Group, Strategic Learning Partner - Project Management.  She has Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.  She has been an EMW resident for 45 years.  Her hobbies include Assistant Scoutmaster BSA Troop 325, and trainer for other adult leaders in outdoor skills.  Her son, Eric, is an Eagle Scout and graduated from Iroquois in 2008.


TREASURER -
WARREN LIPPERT

Warren graduated from East Aurora High School in 1970, and attended the East Aurora Boys Club (as it was called then) from the ages of 8 - 18. He has lived in Marilla for 22 years with his wife Wendy, son Aaron, and daughter Rachel, all of whom are Iroquois graduates. He has been employed by Metavante Corporation for the past 14 years as a Senior Programmer Analyst. Warren is a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 370 and also the Sons of the American Legion Post 362.


HEIDI McCREADY
Heidi graduated from East Aurora High School and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Systems Management.   She works for Moog Inc. as the Materials Manager for the Space and Defense Group and Business Unit Operations Manager for Defense Controls.   Heidi and her husband, Jim, have three children who are all graduates of Iroquois High School.  Her children were all involved in the Boys and Girls Club from an early age as members and then as volunteers.  Heidi was previously on the Boys and Girls Club Board when she chaired the Opening Ceremony of the new building.  

GREG MERKLE

Greg is a 1981 graduate of Iroquois Central and a 1985 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.  He is currently a financial advisor with the AIS Advisor Group and has been a Club board member since 1995 currently serving as its Resource Development Chair.  He is Chairman of the Iroquois High School's Academy of Finance Board; President of the Greater Buffalo United States Bowling Congress Board; Chairman of the GBUSBC Hall of Fame Committee.  He serves on the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and the East Aurora Baseball/Softball Hall of Fame Committee.  Greg is a member of the Elma Planning Board, St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Southtowns Umpire Association, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 370, and Safari Club International.

ROBERT PIERCE

 
MIKE RITTER
 
JEFF SOUDER
 
KEN WHITE

 
 
We are always looking for persons interested in playing a role for the Boys and Girls Club... On the Board of Directors, a standing committee, advisory board, or in various ways as a volunteer.  Please consider giving of your time and joining us in keeping Boys and Girls Club of Elma, Marilla and Wales a positive place for kids!   Interested?  Please contact the Club at 652-9292.