From the President
Posted: Monday, October 31, 20222022–2023 Subcommittee for Commencement Operations
I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the 2022–2023 Subcommittee for Commencement Operations:
Chair: Bernadette Gilliam,* Interim Director, Events Management Office
LeVar Burke,* Chief of Staff, President’s Office
Katelyn Brickhouse, Interim Director, Alumni Engagement Office
Brent Ford, Athletics Facilities Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics
Kenneth Giangreco, Manager of Video Production, Marketing and Communications Office
Kimberly Jackson,* Deputy Director of Commencement Operations, Academic Affairs
Brian Kantz,* Creative Services Director, Marketing and Communications Office
Nigel Marriner, Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Lisa Morrison-Fronckowiak,* Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Equity and Campus Diversity Office
Kristen Mruk, Associate Director, Student Leadership and Engagement Office
Amy Pedlow, Assistant Chief of Police, University Police Department
Lynn Puma, Manager, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
David Ross, Chief TV Engineer, Marketing and Communications Office
Justin Sledz, Assistant Director of Classroom Technology, Information Technology Services
Mary Beth Wojtaszek, Associate Events Manager, Events Management Office
Rita Zientek,* Associate Dean, School of the Professions
The Subcommittee for Commencement Operations serves as the support and implementation arm to the Commencement Committee. This group consists of nonvoting members who by virtue of their position on campus have responsibilities for implementation of Commencement activities and events.
*Also serves on the Commencement Committee.
