2018 Sustainable Business Summit
Invest Today – Lead Tomorrow
May 1, 2018 at Hotel Henry
The Keynote Speakers
Mark Shima
President of Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar New York America
Mark is a leading international expert on next generation solar manufacturing, and has overseen factories in Oregon and across Asia. He now leads the Buffalo manufacturing site.
Liesl Folks (moderator)
Dean, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
An internationally recognized expert in nanotechnology and magnetism, holding 14 U.S. patents, Liesl oversees a nationally ranked program at UB that includes approximately 6,000 students.
Bill Ulfelder
Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in New York
With Bill’s leadership, TNC is raising unprecedented resources, investing in cutting-edge science, connecting with new audiences, and increasing awareness of key environmental issues.
Session Speakers
Ali McPhearson
Principal, Niagara Share
Ali Adelman
Director of Sustainability, Wendel
Andrew Delmonte
Social Business Coordinator, SUNY Buffalo State
Andrew Goldstein
Recycling Coordinator, Erie County
David Gordon
President, Green Building Partners, LLC
Dennis Elsenbeck
Head of Energy and Sustainability, Energy Consulting Services, Phillips Lytle
Dan Healy
Plant Manager, Greif Inc.
Don Guize
Project Manager, Wendel
Erin Moscati
Sustainability Education Manager, University at Buffalo
Frits Abell
VP, Strategic Planning & Business Development, Viridi Parente
Jack Ampuja
President, Supply Chain Optimizers
Jim Manno
VP Sales & Marketing, Sonwil Distribution Center, Inc.
Kathy Kubiak McAlpine
Food Service Manager, Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Katie O’Sullivan
Program Coordinator & Outreach Specialist, GBNRTC
Kerrie Gallo
Deputy Executive Director, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Kim Bawden
Pollution Prevention Engineer, NYSP2I
Mark Lowry
Climate Policy Analyst, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Mark Poloncarz
Erie County Executive
Mark Rossi
Executive Director, Clean Production Action
Mark Shriver
Director of Safety and Environmental Affairs, Curbell Inc. &
President, WNYSBR
Mark Thielking
Executive Director of Energize NY and the Energy Improvement Corporation
Ryan McPherson
Chief Sustainability Officer, University at Buffalo
Thomas Ruley
Pollution Prevention Engineer, NYSP2I
Harry Cohen
Chief Organics Officer, Natural Upcycling
Matt Wolfe
President, TriMain Development
Dave Majewski
Principal, Sustainable Resource Group
Awards Ceremony
The Sponsors
Visionary Leaders
Change Agents
Sustainable Stewards
