Dick has a 20-plus-year career of managing a variety of public relations, marketing and advertising programs. Past president of the Public Relations Society of America's Buffalo/Niagara Chapter, he was named its 1999 Practitioner of the Year. A graduate of State University College at Geneseo, he is also widely regarded for his community involvement, including chairing the communication task force for Sisters of St. Francis. A big music fan, Dick also can be found hanging out with members of the Toronto rock band, The Lowest of the Low or helping his son’s jam band, Lost, lug their gear to and from gigs.

Hometown:

Olean, N.Y.

Favorite book:

A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumsah by Allan W. Eckert

Favorite sport:

Avid golfer; scored first hole in one on July 31, 2005