Board of Directors

Paul is a 1977 graduate of Hamburg High School and graduated from Geneseo State University in 1981. Paul retired in 2021 after 43 years with Rich Products Corporation finishing his career as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. He was inducted into the Geneseo State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 and was part of the inaugural Hamburg Alumni Foundation Wall of Fame class in 2010 for Football, Basketball & Lacrosse. Paul’s family, the Rich’s received the Distinguished Family Award in 2014. Paul was also inducted in 2019 for the Team of Distinction as a member of the HHS 1976 Championship Football Team. Paul joined the Hamburg Alumni Foundation Board in 2019.

Patricia (Patti) Brunner Collins is a 1982 Hamburg High School graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree In Nursing from SUNY Brockport. A former member of the Hamburg School Board who served in the capacity for three terms, she was honored by the Erie County Association of School Boards by being presented The Laura M. Burns Advocacy For Children Award in 2014. Active in the community, she formerly served on the Hamburg Industrial Development Agency and is currently a member of the Hamburg Agricultural Society and Victims of Pan Am Flight 103.

Jeffrey Leyonmark is owner and principal of G. A. Leyonmark Insurance, a full service risk management firm specializing in property and casualty insurance. Jeff is a 1984 graduate of Hamburg High School and holds a B.S. from Cornell University. Jeff is currently active in many Hamburg civic, church and volunteer organizations.

Roberta Bemiller is owner of RLB Coaching & Career Consulting, LLC which specializes in coaching and career transition services including resume writing and interview preparation. She also heads up the leadership division at Career Partners International Buffalo | Niagara where she is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant. Roberta is a 1979 graduate of Hamburg High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY Fredonia and her MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management from UB. She is also a certified professional coach through the Coach Training Alliance. In addition to the Hamburg Alumni Foundation, Roberta also serves on the Board of Directors for the Out of the Blue Foundation and was a former Director on the board of the Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce.

Joe is a 1986 Hamburg High School Graduate and an independent financial advisor with Davis Financial located in Hamburg. Joe volunteers in his community on several boards/committees:

1. Hamburg Oktoberfest, President
2. Hamburg Academy of Finance, Board
3. Hamburg Village Economic Development, Committee
4. Hamburg Central School District Strategic Planning, Committee
5. Volunteers to Teach Junior Achievement in local school districts
6. Volunteers to mentor students in Hamburg Academy of Finance
7. Hamburg Alumni Foundation Board Co-Chairman of Alumni Reunion Event.
8. Committee Member of Bulldog Bash & Cash and Wall of Fame Events.

Scott Obenshain is a 1980 Hamburg High School graduate. Graduated from Buffalo State with a B.S- Business Studies in 1984 and an MBA from Canisius College. Currently employed as a Hematology/Oncology/Consultant with Celgene Corporation.

Matthew Pokigo is a 2001 Hamburg High School graduate and holds a B.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Global Business from Daemen College. Currently a Certified Government Auditing Professional, Matthew is employed as an Associate Internal Auditor with the NYS Unified Court System.

Annmarie is a 1977 graduate of Hamburg High School and study Business Administration at Hilbert College and Fredonia State . Annmarie has worked at Parkside Candy since 1982 and was part of the team that that saw it become a National Landmark. She is also a member of the University Height Business Association board and the president the past two years.

Kevin Tilley is a 1983 graduate of Hamburg High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Allegheny College. He is currently Business Development Manager for Howell Packaging . Kevin is a 3rd generation Hamburg Alumni, and the proud father of 3 Hamburg Grads.

Katherine graduated from Hamburg High School in 2018. She served as the President of the Academy of Finance, Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Team, Treasurer for the Cheerleading Program, Secretary of the Varsity H Club and Top 10 in her Class. Katherine graduated from Allegheny College in 2022 with a double major in Economics and Data Informatics. She recently graduated from M&T Bank’s Management Development Program and currently works as an Enterprise Risk Specialist.

Trish is a 1988 graduate of Hamburg High School and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1992. She has worked for 25 years in pharmaceutical sales, currently in a position focused on infectious disease. Trish is active at the Hamburg Presbyterian Church, serving on the session and heading up mission-based activities for the Christian Education committee. Her husband, Jim is a Hamburg teacher and her Dad, Jack Griffin was part of the inaugural Hamburg Alumni Wall of Fame Class in 2010. Trish is a proud member of the Wall of Fame swimming and diving Team of Distinction from 2013!