About Us – Our Directors and Staff
Our Mission
The Chamber’s mission is to serve our membership as a catalyst – the organization through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community.
Executive Committee
Marc Gonzales
President
Marc serves as Import Manager for National Air Cargo. He has been involved with International Trade, Transportation & Logistics for over forty years. He is a Licensed US Customs Broker. Marc joined the Chamber Board in 2021.
William Meister
President-Elect
Kristina Grochala
Past-President/Treasurer
Kristina is the Branch Manager of the Eden, NY KeyBank. She has been in the banking industry for over 10 years. Kristina resides in Lake View. Kristina joined the Chamber Board in 2021.
Roberta Bemiller
Vice President
Roberta is a Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with Career Partners International. Roberta joined the Chamber Board in 2023.
Greg Wright
Business Networking Chair
Greg Wright is the Senior Premium Account Executive for the Buffalo Bills. Originally from Rochester, Greg is an avid golfer and lacrosse player. He joined the Bills organization in 2018. Greg holds a Master’s in Sports Management from SUNY Cortland. He resides in Amherst with his fiance Meaghan. Greg joined the Chamber Board in 2021.
Directors
Eric Ardenski
Director
Erik is one of the owners of WNY Wood Products here in Orchard Park. Erik is also a Uniform Sales Representative with Cintas Corporation. Erik joined the Chamber Board in 2025.
Rev. Chris Boeckel
Past-President
Chris holds an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology from Clackamas Community College in Oregon and studied AAA Ministry at Canby Bible College. He resides in Orchard Park with his wife Rev. Christy Boeckel and their three children, Skyler, Spencer, and Carson. Chris and his wife Christy are the pastors of the O.P. Living Water Church which is a church on a mission. Chris Joined the Chamber Board in 2020.
Donald J. Bray
Director
Don is the President of Transworld Business Advisors of Buffalo. He holds a Masters Degree in Engineering and an MBA. Don and his wife Peggy reside in Orchard Park. Don joined the Chamber Board in 2024.
Kim Clouden
Director
Kim is the manager of Fattey Beer Company in Orchard Park. She is representing our many restaurants and beverage businesses. Kim joined the Chamber Board in 2025.
Jeremy Gilbert
Director
Audrey D. Hall
Director
Audrey is President and co-owner of Eco Serve Pest Services, a local residential and commercial pest control company. Audrey joined the Chamber Board in 2018.
Tony Helta
Director
Tony is General Manager at West Herr Ford of Hamburg. Tony joined the Chamber Board in 2023.
Michael Risman
Director
Mike a Partner at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY. Mike joined the Chamber Board in 2023.
Justin P. Rojek
Director
Justin is the General Manager of West Herr Toyota. He is one of the CF’s Foundation Rising Stars top fund raisers. Justin joined the Chamber Board in 2019.
Roger B. Schmitt
Director
Roger is the Agency Owner of RBS Wood Burning. Roger joined the Chamber Board in 2023.
Chamber Staff
Don Lorentz
Executive Director
Don provides strategic direction and oversight for program development, operations management and enhancing current programs and benefits for our members.
Dawn Jenkinson
Administration
Dawn is our longest-tenured employee, working with us since 1996. She is responsible for member services, administration, and holding the fort.
Jeri Luthart
Administration
Jeri has expertise in not only customer service, but also in event planning. Her goals for the new role include learning more about the needs of our members and the many benefits we can offer.