Board of Directors 

Brush Up Buffalo is an all volunteer organization whose Board of Directors sets the mission, ensuring that the organization remains in-synch with the needs of the Buffalo community, oversees use of grants, contributions and donations, and controls the make up of the Steering Committee. 

President - Roseann Scibilia

Roseann, a life long resident of Buffalo, is a founding member of Brush Up Buffalo and remains a persistent driving force behind the Organization. As executive director of the Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services and former Associate Administrator of ECMC, Roseann not only brings keen operations management skills, but also invaluable ties to community associations and political leaders.

Vice President - Tony Astran

Tony has been a member of Brush Up Buffalo since 2005 and as frequently served as one of our first points of contact to volunteer teams and the media. He has chaired the PR/marketing committee for a number of years but also plays a key role on many of our other committees.

Treasurer - Jim Phillips

Jim has been a member of Brush Up Buffalo for the past three years and has served in a broad range of capacities. He is a principal and founder of Full Circle Studios in Buffalo, which also produces our marketing/recruitment DVD.

Secretary - Jesse Baldwin

Jesse, an associate at Damon & Morey LLP practicing in the firm's Litigation Department. He has been a member of Brush Up Buffalo for two years and fills an integral role in the housing selection process. Jesse also oversees all of our insurance coverage to keep the volunteers, homeowners and volunteers safe.

Board Members-at-Large

Mike DeWind, Melissa Grainger
 

Steering Committee Members

Roseann Scibilia

Kensington-Bailey NHS, executive director; BUB president
Committees: Housing, sponsorships, operations

Tracey Drury

Business First of Buffalo, reporter; BUB vice president
Committees: Team development and volunteer development

Tony Astran

Seneca Gaming Corporation, publicity manager 

Committees: PR/marketing, team development, housing

Jesse Baldwin

Damon & Morey LLP, litigation attorney;
Committees: Housing and insurance

Joel Colombo

360PSG, co-owner; BUB director
Committees: Web site development, team development

Mike DeWind

HSBC Technology and Services, senior manager
Committees: Sponsorships/grants, operations

Dan Gigante

CleverMethod, Vice President
Committees: Web site development, communications

Melissa Grainger

HSBC, community and philanthropic coordinator

Committees: Hospitality and team development

Jim Phillips

Full Circle Studios, principal; BUB treasurer
Committees: Operations, treasurer

Candy Reimer

Erie 1 BOCES, communications director
Committees: team and volunteer development, PR 

Jodi Sokolowski

Serotte Law Firm LLC, PR coordinator and legal assistant
Committees: hospitality, housing, team development

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