Current Board Members
Mitchell Stessing Mitchell Stessing is the president of the Foundation. A graduate of St. Stephen’s School, Grand Island High School, and Niagara University, Mitchell currently works in pharmaceutical sales.
Karen Utz Karen Utz is a graduate of St. Stephen’s School. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Buffalo Law School. Karen is currently the Director, Program Administration for the Research Foundation at the University of Buffalo and UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships.
Lynne (Argy) Ryan Lynne Ryan is a retired Lieutenant Colonel (Army) and retired teacher with over twenty years of experience in both public and Catholic schools. Although a native of Grand Island, Mrs. Ryan resides in Texas.
Kelly (Argy) Stessing Kelly Stessing is a native of Grand Island and a graduate of St. Stephen’s School. She is Vice President at M&K Medical Sales and Services, Inc. Kelly Stessing is also the mother of Mitchell Stessing.
Michael McKeating Michael McKeating is an attorney in private practice. He is a former Administrative Law Judge. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Buffalo.
Diane McKee McKeating Diane is a retired teacher. She taught at Mount St. Mary’s Academy for 14 years. Diane graduated from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Karen (Lunsford) Conboy Karen is a graduate of St. Stephen’s School. She is a manager at M&T Bank and former Court Clerk at the Town of Grand Island, New York.
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