Each Thursday the Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club features an outstanding Guest Speaker. The tradition continues this week with our new Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO!
A little about Dan:
Experience
Town Councilman
Company Name
ELLICOTT, TOWN OF
Dates EmployedJan 2018 – Present
Employment Duration3 yrs 10 mos
LocationFalconer, NY
Elected to serve the residents in Ward 4 of the Town of Ellicott, including the Village of Falconer East of Work St., and the entire northern portion of the town bordering the Towns of Gerry, Ellery, and Poland. Working to govern through common sense via fiscally responsible budgeting, collaboration with neighboring towns and villages, and better communication with residents.…Executive Assistant to the County Executive
Company Name
Chautauqua County Government
Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Jul 2021
Employment Duration7 yrs 5 mos
LocationMayville, NY
Serving the residents of Chautauqua County under County Executives Vincent Horrigan, George Borrello, and PJ Wendel. Lead special projects including the Municipal Consolidation and Efficiency Competition grant application and Chautauqua 20/20 Comprehensive Plan 5 year update "On the Move." Serve as a liaison between county government and local municipalities, state and federal officials. Attend meetings and events on behalf of the County Executive and complete regular office duties. Work to improve workforce morale on the Employee Recognition Committee.…Immigration & Passport Casework Specialist
Company Name
U.S. House of Representatives
Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Dec 2015
Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos
Developed professional relationships with congressional contacts and lessened the burden of navigating complicated processes for U.S. citizens and their families. Completed all immigration, citizenship, customs, and passport casework for New York's 23rd Congressional District. Acted as a liaison between constituents and federal agencies within Department of Homeland Security and Department of State including USCIS, CBP, NVC, U.S. Consulates around the world, and others. Also attended meetings and events on behalf of the Congressman and staffed events while he was in town.…Assistant Manager
Company Name
O'Malia's Liquor
Dates EmployedSep 2012 – Feb 2014
Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos
LocationDunkirk, NY
Provided excellent customer service with a positive attitude and a developed product knowledge. Managed a small staff when store owners were not present. Restocked product to ensure availability and an appealing visual. Also responsible for opening and closing the store.
Education
Volunteer experience
President
Company NameChautauqua Leadership Network
Dates volunteeredJan 2018 – Dec 2018
Volunteer duration12 mos
Member of the Board of Trustees
Company NameJamestown Community College
Dates volunteeredAug 2018 – Present
Volunteer duration3 yrs 3 mos
CauseEducation
Ex-Officio Board Member
Company NameCornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors
Dates volunteeredJan 2018 – Present
Volunteer duration3 yrs 10 mos
CauseEducation
Vice President
Company NameJamestown Skeet Club
Dates volunteeredJan 2016 – Jan 2018
Volunteer duration2 yrs 1 mo
Executive Committee Member
Company NameChautauqua County Republican Committee
Dates volunteeredSep 2012 – Present
Volunteer duration9 yrs 2 mos
CausePolitics
Member of the Board of Directors
Company NameChautauqua Leadership Network
Dates volunteeredJan 2016 – Dec 2019
Volunteer duration4 yrs
CauseEducation
Town Representative
Company NameFalconer West Main Redevelopment Committee
Dates volunteeredMar 2018 – Present
Volunteer duration3 yrs 8 mos
Appointed to represent the Town of Ellicott on the Mayor’s advisory committee to investigate, plan and suggest redevelopment options for the block of West Main St. recently ravaged by fires.