Special Advisors
Jerri & Richard Gernold — Jerri has been with Families of FANA, WNY from the very beginning. Under her careful guidance, the organization has flourished and is now recognized as a major local and international charitable organization. Jerri and Dick have four children from FANA. As Special Advisors to the Board of Directors they continue to oversee all aspects of the organization.
Executive Director
Paul Fuzak — Paul and his wife, Leslie, joined FANA back in 1993. They have two children from FANA and have been very active in the organization from day one. They have served on the Board of Director’s as Presidents and Treasurers, and co-chaired the annual golf tournament. For many years Paul has also coordinated all the major sponsors of the Golf Tournament. In 2009, Paul was appointed as Executive Director.
Presidents
Nikhil & Christina Khushalani –Nikhil and Christina have been involved with Families of FANA since 2007 and they have two children from FANA. They have co-chaired the basket raffle and served as Social Committee co-chairs.
Vice-Presidents
Greg & Tara Thompson — Greg and Tara joined Families of FANA in 2006. They have been blessed with two children from FANA. They co-chaired the Silent Auction for three years. This is their second year on the Board of Directors.
Secretaries
Michael & Jennifer Hennigan — Mike and Jennifer joined Families of FANA in 2009 and adopted a girl from FANA in 2010. The have served on the IT committee and co-chaired the basket raffle for the past two years.
Treasurers
Klaus & Nancy Koeller
Directors
Christopher & Margaret Smith – Chris and Margaret have been involved with FANA since 1993. They have two children from FANA and have enjoyed being active in the group making many lifelong friends in the process. They have served on the Social committee, organized a car raffle fundraiser, co-chaired the Golf Tournament (1999-2000), and were Board Presidents in 2007. This is third second term on the Board and they are currently co-organizing the Teen Group.
Joe & Donna Cipriani — Joe and Donna joined FANA in October 1993. They have two children. They served as Board presidents in 1995; Golf Tournament co-chairs in 2001 and 2002; and have been FANA Board members since 2010 overseeing the Teen Group Committee.
Irv Levy
Financial Advisor — Irv and his wife Donna joined Families of FANA in 1995. They have four children from FANA. Irv and Donna have served on the Board of Directors as Treasurers for many years. They are also current co-chairs of the golf tournament. Irv has also been instrumental during the annual financial audits. In 2011, Irv accepted the role of Financial Advisor to Families of FANA.
Peter Cullen
IT Advisor — Peter and his wife Debora joined Families of FANA in 2000. They have two children from FANA, have previously served on the Board of Directors, and co-chaired both the Social Committee and the Golf Tournament. Peter accepted the role of IT Advisor in 2011.
