ECMC Lifeline Foundation Elects New Chair and Board Members

BUFFALO, NY; May 5, 2014—The Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Lifeline Foundation today announced the election of a new board chair and the addition of four new board members at its Annual Meeting. 

The newly-elected Chair is Jonathan A. Dandes, President of Rich Baseball Operations, who had recently served the Board as Vice-Chair. In addition to the Buffalo Bisons, Dandes is also responsible for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Jamestown Jammers, teams owned by Rich Products Corporation.

New board members elected include: Benjamin Obletz, President of First Amherst Development; Dr. Gil Farkash, Chief of OB/GYN at Children’s Hospital; William Paladino, CEO of Ellicott Development; and Ronald Raccuia, President of AdPro Sports.

“We are very pleased that Jon has accepted leadership of the Foundation,” said Richard Cleland, President/Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO of ECMC Corp. “Jon and the newly elected members are valued additions to our current Lifeline Board.”

The Lifeline Foundation supports the work of ECMC with a number of programs. The Foundation most recently sponsored the ECMC Mammography Coach and operates a number of programs that benefit the hospital.