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Kathleen is the Senior Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator for Cutco Corporation and joined the board in the summer of 2022. She also is a member of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers Association Board and graduated from Leadership Cattaraugus in 2010. Kathleen, who has always lived in Western New York, is happy to call Olean home.

Kathleen Donovan - President

Kathleen is the Senior Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator for Cutco Corporation and joined the board in the summer of 2022. She also is a member of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers Association Board and graduated from Leadership Cattaraugus in 2010. Kathleen, who has always lived in Western New York, is happy to call Olean home.
Rich has 30 years experience in technology consulting at Fortune 100 companies, driving ecommerce, data center cloud migrations, and digital commerce and marketing programs. He has a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Operations Research Engineering from Cornell University. Rich’s community interests involve those organizations that expand the capacity of the community to grow and develop through education, personal finance, and business growth.

Rich Esposito - Vice President

Rich has 30 years experience in technology consulting at Fortune 100 companies, driving ecommerce, data center cloud migrations, and digital commerce and marketing programs. He has a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Operations Research Engineering from Cornell University. Rich’s community interests involve those organizations that expand the capacity of the community to grow and develop through education, personal finance, and business growth.
Nick is a CPA who works at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. as a Tax Supervisor. He attended Fredonia State University where he graduated with a BS degree in Accounting and Finance. Nick went on to earn his MBA with a concentration in accounting at Saint Bonaventure University. When he’s not crunching numbers, you can find Nick trying to fix his slice, and spending time with friends and family. 

Nick Hamed - Treasurer

Nick is a CPA who works at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. as a Tax Supervisor. He attended Fredonia State University where he graduated with a BS degree in Accounting and Finance. Nick went on to earn his MBA with a concentration in accounting at Saint Bonaventure University. When he’s not crunching numbers, you can find Nick trying to fix his slice, and spending time with friends and family. 
Grace is an Accounting Support Specialist at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. Grace brings nearly 10 years of experience in the finance and insurance industry, including prior experience at Olean General Hospital, NILICO, Community Bank, and M & T Bank. Grace holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from State University of New York at Oswego.

Grace Butler - Secretary

Grace is an Accounting Support Specialist at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. Grace brings nearly 10 years of experience in the finance and insurance industry, including prior experience at Olean General Hospital, NILICO, Community Bank, and M & T Bank. Grace holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from State University of New York at Oswego.
Don is the Project Data Management Team Manager at Siemens Energy in Olean. He previously worked for 26 years for Dresser Rand, including roles as the SWAT Leader for Engineering, Supervisor for the BOM Planning Group, and as a Technical Illustrator. Don has served on the board of Cattaraugus Community Action and the United Way of Cattaraugus County.

Don Jones

Don is the Project Data Management Team Manager at Siemens Energy in Olean. He previously worked for 26 years for Dresser Rand, including roles as the SWAT Leader for Engineering, Supervisor for the BOM Planning Group, and as a Technical Illustrator. Don has served on the board of Cattaraugus Community Action and the United Way of Cattaraugus County.
Jay is the CEO of King 6 Enterprises. His career also includes high-level leadership roles such as Vice President of Sales Operations at Siemens Energy and Dresser-Rand Company, where he spearheaded global digital transformations, supply chain strategies, and cross-functional team alignment. He holds a BS in Engineering/Management from Clarkson University and an MBA from Saint Joseph's University. Jay is actively dedicated to community leadership, serving for nearly 15 years as a school board member for Allegany Limestone Central School District. Jay joined the Olean Food Pantry board in December 2024.

Jay King

Jay is the CEO of King 6 Enterprises. His career also includes high-level leadership roles such as Vice President of Sales Operations at Siemens Energy and Dresser-Rand Company, where he spearheaded global digital transformations, supply chain strategies, and cross-functional team alignment. He holds a BS in Engineering/Management from Clarkson University and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University. Jay is actively dedicated to community leadership, serving for nearly 15 years as a school board member for Allegany Limestone Central School District. Jay joined the Olean Food Pantry board in December 2024.
Betsy joined the Olean Food Pantry board in 2023. She is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, with over 25 years of working with non-profits. Employed by Cutco Corporation, Betsy resides in Olean and is the proud mother of two sons, Wil and Kamdyn.

Betsy Bathurst

Betsy joined the Olean Food Pantry board in 2023. She is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, with over 25 years of working with non-profits. Employed by Cutco Corporation, Betsy resides in Olean and is the proud mother of two sons, Wil and Kamdyn.
Skip has over 40 years of experience as a financial advisor and Executive Director for Morgan Stanley's Olean Office. He is a Member of Morgan Stanley's President and Chairman's Council. Skip is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Muskingum College. He is active on many community boards, including the Gow School, Jamestown Community College, Cuba Lake Yacht Club, and Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Skip Wilday

Skip has over 40 years of experience as a financial advisor and Executive Director for Morgan Stanley’s Olean Office. He is a Member of Morgan Stanley’s President and Chairman’s Council. Skip is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Muskingum College. He is active on many community boards, including the Gow School, Jamestown Community College, Cuba Lake Yacht Club, and Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Jared is a Lead Pastor at Mt. Zion Christian Assembly. Together with his wife, Jessica, he served in Florida and Texas before returning to his hometown to lead Mt. Zion. He has three sons.

Jared Parks

Jared is a Lead Pastor at Mt. Zion Christian Assembly. Together with his wife, Jessica, he served in Florida and Texas before returning to his hometown to lead Mt. Zion. He has three sons.
Oscar has worked for Cutco in Olean for more than 30 years, most recently serving as Planning Supervisor assisting with production planning, inventory, and business units. Oscar was trained as an accountant and brings that financial expertise to the OFP board and as a member of the board of directors of the SUNY Jamestown Community College Foundation.

Oscar Gaines

Oscar has worked for Cutco in Olean for more than 30 years, most recently serving as Planning Supervisor assisting with production planning, inventory, and business units. Oscar was trained as an accountant and brings that financial expertise to the OFP board and as a member of the board of directors of the SUNY Jamestown Community College Foundation.
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Jamie Kohn

Bio coming soon
Jerry keeps OFP running like clockwork. In 1987, Jerry accepted a job offer from Dresser-Rand and relocated to Olean with his wife, Faith. He graduated from Leadership Cattaraugus in 2015, where he found out about volunteer opportunities at the Olean Food Pantry. In 2017, after 34 years of service with Dresser-Rand, he retired and became the Operations Manager of the Olean Food Pantry. Currently he is a member of the YMCA Facilities Committee and the Leadership Team for Christ United Methodist Church. He graduated from Penn State with a Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Jerry Hustak, Operations Manager

Jerry keeps OFP running like clockwork. In 1987, Jerry accepted a job offer from Dresser-Rand and relocated to Olean with his wife, Faith. He graduated from Leadership Cattaraugus in 2015, where he found out about volunteer opportunities at the Olean Food Pantry. In 2017, after 34 years of service with Dresser-Rand, he retired and became the Operations Manager of the Olean Food Pantry. Currently he is a member of the YMCA Facilities Committee and the Leadership Team for Christ United Methodist Church. He graduated from Penn State with a Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Courtney has been an incredible powerhouse at the pantry since she joined in 2018. On any given day, you'll find her driving all over town to pick up donations, checking current inventory, providing guidance to volunteers, and assisting with food safety procedures. When she is not at OFP, you'll find her working as a Cafeteria Team Member at the Allegany-Limestone Central School District. Courtney previously spent 10 years as a Human Resources Assistant at St. Bonaventure University and 10 years managing Electric Beach Tanning Salon. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Houghton University.

Courtney Callahan, Warehouse Manager

Courtney has been an incredible powerhouse at the pantry since she joined in 2018. On any given day, you’ll find her driving all over town to pick up donations, checking current inventory, providing guidance to volunteers, and assisting with food safety procedures. When she is not at OFP, you’ll find her working as a Cafeteria Team Member at the Allegany-Limestone Central School District. Courtney previously spent 10 years as a Human Resources Assistant at St. Bonaventure University and 10 years managing Electric Beach Tanning Salon. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Houghton University.
Don came to the Olean Food Pantry from Dresser-Rand, a Siemens Business. He retired in 2020 after 43 years with the company. He holds two degrees (Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology) and provides his expertise to the programming and Information Technology needs of the Olean Food Pantry. He currently works in the Safety/Security office at Holiday Valley during the ski season. He graduated in the 2013 class of Leadership Cattaraugus. Don lives in Great Valley with his wife, Theresa, and their two dogs.

Don Meyer, Database Manager

Don came to the Olean Food Pantry from Dresser-Rand, a Siemens Business. He retired in 2020 after 43 years with the company. He holds two degrees (Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology) and provides his expertise to the programming and Information Technology needs of the Olean Food Pantry. He currently works in the Safety/Security office at Holiday Valley during the ski season. He graduated in the 2013 class of Leadership Cattaraugus. Don lives in Great Valley with his wife, Theresa, and their two dogs.

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