The Carousel Council

In an effort to build the capacity of the organization and board of directors, the Buffalo Heritage Carousel has founded a new affinity group: the Carousel Council, a team of young professionals and rising leaders led by Joan Bozer’s grandson, Daniel Bozer. Daniel has built up the council to 18 impressive members who are committed to assisting the board and planning events. The Carousel Council includes:

• Daniel Bozer - Business Development Manager, Nautilus Solar

• Ben Cranston - Attorney, Philips Lytle, LLC

• Samantha Burfiend-Sherrill - Marketing Manager, Oshei Children's Hospital

• Stephen Russell - Director of Customer Experience, The Travel Team (Rich’s Products)

• Paul DiNicolantonio - Wealth Advisor, Hightower LakeWater

• Briandi Little - DEI Manager & Event Planner, Kaleida Health & Lazul Events

• Davis Hough - Director of Parking, City of Buffalo

• Marisa Banas - Director, Data Science & Modeling, Integrated Speciality Coverages

• Danielle Gmerek - Director of Guest Services, Explore & More Children’s Museum

• Tracie Schafer - VP of Finance, Aquarium of Niagara

• Samuel Sherrill - Graphic Designer, Matias Lippes, LLC

• Zach Dewey - Attorney, M&T Bank

• John Malones - Director of Process Improvement, People Inc.

• Sally Ernst-Harrigan - Privacy Specialist, Independent Health

• Ariel Davis - Account Executive, United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

• Emily Neimanis - Elementary Teacher, Cheektowaga CSD

• Alexis Webster - Major Gift Officer, Olmsted Parks Conservancy

• Krystina Burow - Director of Development, Tapestry Charter School