The Emerging Business Leaders 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.
Goals And Objectives
- 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

EBL Leadership Program
Annika Samuels
Chair
National Fuel Gas Company
Jessica Andrews
National Fuel Gas Company
A.J. Baynes
Chamber President/CEO
Shannon Callahan
Aleron
Olivia Dann
Amherst Chamber
Adam Desmond
Tompkins Bank of Castile
Ashley Dietrick
Lawley Benefits Group
Laryssa Domagala
Independent Health
Andrew Drilling
Hodgson Russ LLP
Matthew Freeman
Home2/Tru Hilton
Alex Gaulin
Mass Mutual
Ryan Gorman
Bank on Buffalo
Kimberly Herrington, MHA
BCBS of WNY
Jeff Applement
NFTA
Ernie Kihl
SUNY Erie
Carolyn Leed
Law Offices of Carolyn E. Leed
Jim Lougen
M&T Bank
James Luthart
NOCO Energy Corporation
Andrew Russo
ComDoc Inc.
Lynsey Zimdahl Weaver
Kevin Guest House