The Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) consist of young professionals, under the approximate age of 40, who convene to increase their network, expand their leadership skills and support local philanthropic causes.
- To provide forums for young professionals to interface and build their networks.
- To access Leadership Training to assist them in growing professionally.
- To interface with current regional leadership via the Mentorship Program.
Watch our Calendar of Events for EBL hosted Summer ProMix!
EBL Leadership Program
Emerging Business Leaders Council 2025
Nick Darling
Spectrum Reach
Lynsey Zimdahl Weaver *Co-Chair
Kevin Guest House
A.J. Baynes
Amherst Chamber
Tiffany Dillon
Amherst Chamber
Lauren Harvey
Amherst Chamber
Christine Langenfeld
Amherst Chamber
Richard Arnaud
National Fuel
Erica Brecher
Excelsior Orthopaedics
Sheri Courteau
StaffBuffalo / HRBuffalo
Laryssa Domagala
OneBridge Benefits
Kimberly Herrington, MHA
Forrester
Sara Isbrandt
BankonBuffalo
Sarah Just
Horizon Corporations
Carolyn Leed
Law Offices of Carolyn E. Leed
Jim Lougen
M&T Bank
Crystal Morgan
Pursuit
Lucien Rosedale
NOCO
Patrick Rost
InfoSecurity Blueprint
Tara Slowik
Independent Health
Alex Vacco
Lippes Mathias
“The EBL program through the Amherst Chamber has inspired me to continue my pursuit of being a leader in my profession. It has also helped me to recognize the fact that I already possess many similar values and the knowledge essential to leadership. I am grateful for the education, networking, and impact that this program has brought to me. With the guidelines and structure of the program, I have found a new confidence in myself that continues to benefit me both personally and professionally.”
Kaitlyn Nye from Cornerstone, EBL Class of 2022
“Participating in the EBL program was a fun way to add to my personal and career growth. The monthly sessions which were presented by local leaders allowed me to learn more about myself as a professional and provided me with tools/strategies that I could implement towards my success in the workplace. The program also provided a great opportunity for networking with other professionals in my age range that I wouldn’t encounter otherwise.”
John Grabowski from Wendel, EBL Class of 2022
“It was an honor to be a part of such an amazing program, the Emerging Business Leaders through the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Not only did I learn so many topics that have helped me with my day to day work, the program allowed me to grow my network in Buffalo. I feel so much more involved, included, and feel a sense of community now within the Buffalo Business World, which I couldn’t have achieved without this program”
Britt Tuzzo from West Herr Auto, EBL Class of 2022
