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UB alumni dominate Buffalo Business First’s ‘40 Under 40’ list

By ROBBY JOHNSON

Published January 18, 2019 This content is archived.

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“The prevalence of UB graduates on this year’s ‘40 Under 40’ list demonstrates that our alumni, across the disciplines, are using their education to make a profound difference in the community. ”
President Satish K. Tripathi

UB alumni continue to make an impact in Western New York, comprising half of Buffalo Business First’s 2018 “40 Under 40” honorees.

Now in its 27th year, the “40 Under 40” program recognizes 40 men and women — all under the age of 40 — who are both successful in their professional pursuits and heavily involved in the Buffalo community.

Twenty people on this year’s list are graduates of UB, working in positions ranging from senior administrative officer to educator.

“It is wonderful to see so many of our alumni being recognized for their significant accomplishments and meaningful contributions to our region,” said President Satish K. Tripathi.

“The prevalence of UB graduates on this year’s ‘40 Under 40’ list demonstrates that our alumni, across the disciplines, are using their education to make a profound difference in the community, and I couldn’t be prouder.”

UB alumni recognized for the honor in 2018 are:

  • Gliset Colón, assistant professor of exceptional education, SUNY Buffalo State.
  • Eric Decker, senior vice president of information technology and chief information officer, Independent Health.
  • Chris Dorsaneo, co-founder and chief operating officer, Lloyd Taco Trucks and Catering.
  • Katie Fowler, executive director, It Happened to Alexa.
  • Elizabeth Gage-Bouchard, associate professor of oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • Thomas Gordon, partner, Gross Shuman P.C.
  • Wendy Guyker, clinical assistant professor, Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education.
  • Sara Heidinger, co-owner, Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery.
  • Luke Johnson, architect, CannonDesign.
  • Dan Magnuszewski, co-founder and chief technology officer, ACV Auctions.
  • Rashied McDuffie, assistant corporation counsel, city of Buffalo.
  • Matthew Pelkey, partner, Colligan Law LLP.
  • Brendan Rich, partner, Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP.
  • Danielle Rizzo, senior counsel, Harris Beach PLLC.
  • James Schwanz, supervisor of music, Buffalo Public Schools.
  • Karen Andolina Scott, executive director, Journey’s End Refugee Services.
  • Bethany Solek, assistant district attorney, Special Victims Bureau, Erie County District Attorney’s Office.
  • Elisha Tomasello, vice president, human resources and administrative services, Person Centered Services.
  • Erin Torcello, member, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC.
  • Gary Wilson Jr., commissioner, Erie County Department of Labor Relations.

Honorees were selected by a panel of five former winners of the distinction. Nearly 160 nominations were considered for this year’s edition before the list was narrowed down.

The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Nov. 30 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.