From the President
Posted: Thursday, December 10, 20202020-2021 Commencement Operations Group
I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the 2020–2021 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
David Cox, Assistant Dean, Student Leadership and Engagement
Brent Ford, Athletics Facilities Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics
Kenneth Giangreco, Manager of Video Production, Marketing and Communications
Luke Haumesser, Associate Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Mary-Jo Jagord, Director, Alumni Engagement
Brian Kantz, Creative Services Director, Marketing and Communications
Margaret “Marnie” Letzelter, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School*
Nigel Marriner, Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Mason Meiler, Programming Coordinator, Student Leadership and Engagement
Kristen Mruk, Associate Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Lynn Puma, Manager, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney, Chief of Staff, President’s Office; Chief Diversity Officer*
Justin Sledz, Assistant Director of Classroom Technology, Information Technology Services
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
