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I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the 2019–2020 Commencement Operations Group:

Chair: Michael Lewis, Director, Events Management*
Co-chair: Bernadette Gilliam, Assistant Director, Events Management

Patricia Alessandra, Commencement Director for Academics, Academic Affairs*
Cheryl Byer, Director, Facilities Business Operations Services
Peter Carey, Chief of Police, University Police
Brent Ford, Athletics Facilities Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics
Mary-Jo Jagord, Director, Alumni Engagement
Brian Kantz, Director of Publications, Marketing and Communications
Melaine Kenyon, Director, Technology Support Services, Information Technology
Margaret “Marnie” Letzelter, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School*
Nigel Marriner, Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Lynn Puma, Manager, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
Crystal Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, President’s Office*
Rita Zientek, Interim Dean, School of the Professions*

The Commencement Operations Group 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 Commencement Committee