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Business Administration and Economics

Business Advisory Council

The Business Programs Advisory Council is comprised of local area executives and exists to advise the Department on matters of curriculum, programs, and initiatives. Input from the Council has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and ensuring coverage of emerging business issues such as quality, international business, ethics, IS/IT, public policy and the regulatory environment. The Council has influenced mission review, strategic planning, and myriad program initiatives. As such, the Council is instrumental to the College's ability to offer contemporary programs that serve the business community and benefits students by informing the program on emerging professional and employment trends.

The current council list is as follows:

  • Alvaro Cadena, Former President and CEO, Graham Corporation
  • Jim Dawson, President, AIMM Consulting
  • Joe Doody, President, North American Delivery, Staples, Inc.
  • Dana Gavenda, President, Fairport Savings Bank
  • Patricia Heffernan, President, Genesee Region Home Care
  • Gregory Lefebre (CHAIR), Chief Executive Officer, Rochester Equipment Leasing, Inc.
  • Bradford McAdam, Director of Research, Carosa Stanton & Depaolo
  • Eduarado Navarro, Chief Executive Officer, EIC Electronics
  • Steve Neelin, President, Quality Recruiting
  • Frank Nowak, Owner, Agape Physical Therapy Services
  • Ray Sheley III, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Info Advantage
  • Kevin Stone, Chief Operating Officer, Doyle Security Systems
  • Michael Trinkaus, Chief Financial Officer, Portfolio Advisors, LLC
  • Kim VanGelder, Chief Information Officer, Eastman Kodak
  • Michael Wolford, Partner, Wolford & Leclair LLP