Like every great tech-based organization, TechBuffalo is powered by great people and great partners.
Cydney Johnson
Marketing and Outreach Lead
Cydney’s extensive experience includes managing tech-focused marketing strategies for a variety of brands, working in recruitment for a higher education institution, and serving as a board member for a local opera nonprofit.
James Partsch, Jr.
Executive Director
James uses his extensive experience—including managing Lean Six Sigma projects for a Fortune 500 company and serving as Global Digital Program Manager for a tech-focused branding company—to establish a clear vision for TechBuffalo and help connect the region’s tech community.
Sarah Morris
Operations Lead
Sarah has worked in operations at some of Western New York’s top organizations, including global lifestyle company New Era Cap as well as First Niagara Bank, later acquired by Key Bank.
Board of Directors
Michael Moskal (Chair)
CIO, CUBRC, Inc.
Christina Orsi (Vice Chair)
Associate Vice President for Economic Development, University at Buffalo
Jenna Kavanaugh
COO, Invest Buffalo Niagara
Thomas P. Quinn (Treasurer)
CEO, WNY Impact Investment Fund
Eric Reich
Co-Founder of Campus Labs, Co-Chair of WNY REDC (Western New York Regional Economic Development Council), 43North Chair
Michael Wisler
CIO, M&T Bank
Randy Harris
Co-Founder, TechBuffalo
CEO, Lighthouse Technology Services
Jessica Copeland (Secretary)
Member, Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC
Advisory Board
Duane Conners
Co-Founder and Finance Director, TechBuffalo
CEO, RPRT
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