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David Potter is retired from Potter Lumber Company in Allegany, NY. In addition to the Olean Food Pantry, he is also the Secretary of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers Association Board, a member of the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Advisory Committee and a member of the NY Lumberman’s Insurance Trust Fund Advisory Board. Dave is a former Town Councilman for the Town of Allegany, past chairman of the Cattaraugus County Micro Development Loan Fund and past president of Northeastern Loggers Association, as well as other lumber industry trade associations. He is an alumnus of St. Bonaventure University. Dave enjoys skiing, spending time with family and friends, traveling and cooking. He is married to Eva and proud father of Eric and Sydney.

Dave Potter - President

David Potter is retired from Potter Lumber Company in Allegany, NY. In addition to the Olean Food Pantry, he is also the Secretary of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers Association Board, a member of the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Advisory Committee and a member of the NY Lumberman’s Insurance Trust Fund Advisory Board. Dave is a former Town Councilman for the Town of Allegany, past chairman of the Cattaraugus County Micro Development Loan Fund and past president of Northeastern Loggers Association, as well as other lumber industry trade associations. He is an alumnus of St. Bonaventure University. Dave enjoys skiing, spending time with family and friends, traveling and cooking. He is married to Eva and proud father of Eric and Sydney.
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 - Vice 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.
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. 
Ashley is an administrative assistant at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. She joined the Olean Food Pantry board in 2020 as Secretary. Ashley graduated from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. While she is not working or serving the board, Ashley spends her time with her horse, playing softball for the Olean Woman’s League, and playing league volleyball at the YMCA.

Ashley Greeley - Secretary

Ashley is an administrative assistant at Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C. She joined the Olean Food Pantry board in 2020 as Secretary. Ashley graduated from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. While she is not working or serving the board, Ashley spends her time with her horse, playing softball for the Olean Woman’s League, and playing league volleyball at the YMCA.
Fred Welch previously served as the director of the Challenger Learning Center from June 2013 till June 2019. He attended Geneseo State University where he graduated with a BA degree in Mathematics in 1980 before earning a master’s degree in Education at St. Bonaventure University. He began his teaching career as a mathematics instructor at Cuba Central School before accepting a position at Olean Junior High/Olean Middle School where he taught computer literacy/programming and technology for 30 years. He also started the engineering curriculum known as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at Olean High School.

​Fred Welch

Fred Welch previously served as the director of the Challenger Learning Center from June 2013 till June 2019. He attended Geneseo State University where he graduated with a BA degree in Mathematics in 1980 before earning a master’s degree in Education at St. Bonaventure University. He began his teaching career as a mathematics instructor at Cuba Central School before accepting a position at Olean Junior High/Olean Middle School where he taught computer literacy/programming and technology for 30 years. He also started the engineering curriculum known as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at Olean High School.
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 currently resides in Great Valley with his wife, Theresa, and their two dogs.

Don Meyer

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 currently resides in Great Valley with his wife, Theresa, and their two dogs.
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

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.
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.
Jamie Kohn

Jamie Kohn

Our Managers

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

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.
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Courtney Callahan, Warehouse Manager

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Tiffany is a native of Rochester, NY, and has lived in the Southern Tier area since 2010. She graduated from Bryant & Stratton in 2004 with an Associate's Degree in Accounting. After getting her degree, she volunteered for United Way in Rochester, NY in a program called C.A.S.H., where she prepared free taxes for low-income people. She has also worked in BOCES (Rochester, NY and Cattaraugus County), Olean Home Care and Hospice, and after getting her license, sold Life Insurance for Combine. She has been involved in Scouting since 2005, helping from behind the scenes before becoming a Scout Leader. Tiffany has been a client of the Olean Food Pantry since 2012, and a volunteer since 2015. She became the Olean Food Pantry Office Manager in 2016.

Tiffany Claus, Office Manager

Tiffany is a native of Rochester, NY, and has lived in the Southern Tier area since 2010. She graduated from Bryant & Stratton in 2004 with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. After getting her degree, she volunteered for United Way in Rochester, NY in a program called C.A.S.H., where she prepared free taxes for low-income people. She has also worked in BOCES (Rochester, NY and Cattaraugus County), Olean Home Care and Hospice, and after getting her license, sold Life Insurance for Combine. She has been involved in Scouting since 2005, helping from behind the scenes before becoming a Scout Leader. Tiffany has been a client of the Olean Food Pantry since 2012, and a volunteer since 2015. She became the Olean Food Pantry Office Manager in 2016.

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