Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Michael Nisbet, Executive Director

Michael Nisbet was appointed Executive Director of the Hornell Industrial Development Agency in July 2021. A graduate the State University of New York at Alfred, Mr. Nisbet received his AS in Accounting and BS in Business Management & Economics with a concentration in accounting. Prior to joining the Hornell IDA, Mr. Nisbet was the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at TTA Systems, LLC for 32 years. A member of the Hornell Area chamber of Commerce since 1995, Mr. Nisbet was Chairman from 2005-2006. Mr. Nisbet currently serves as the President of the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District Board of Education. From 2006 to 2021 Mr. Nisbet was a member of the Steuben County IDA and president of the board from 2018 to 2020. Mr. Nisbet is a past board member of the Steuben County IDA and Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce NY. 

David Parmley, Chairman

John Carbone, Secretary

John Carbone has been a member of the IDA Board since 2017, serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee and Secretary of the IDA Board. Mr. Carbone is a member of the Hornell Common Council (2005-present), chairing both the Planning & Development Committee and the Audit Committee.
Mr. Carbone is the owner/operator of The Main Place Banquet & Conference Center and The Main Street Inn in Hornell. 

Ed Flaitz, CFO, Treasurer

Ed Flaitz has been a member of the IDA Board since 2019, serving as the CFO,  Treasurer. Mr. Flaitz, a  member of the Hornell Business Community since 1994, is the owner/operator of EDS Computer Technologies, a computer technology/consulting firm with a consumer storefront specializing in small to mid-size consulting and management.


John Buckley, Vice Chairman

John Buckley is the Mayor of the City of Hornell and has served as an IDA Board member since beginning his mayoral term in January of 2018. Prior to becoming mayor, John served as the 9th Ward Alderman on the City’s Common Council for 8 years while concurrently serving as the Deputy Mayor for 4 years. Mayor Buckley first got involved in Hornell government while serving on the City of Hornell Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 years. Prior to being elected Mayor he enjoyed a 25-year career with Wegmans Food Markets.

Richard Andolina Jr., DDS, Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer

Rick Andolina Jr was appointed to the IDA board in January 2021 and currently serves as the Chairman of the Governance Committee.
Dr. Andolina received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)  at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM). After completing a general practice residency at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady (Albany), NY, he moved back to Hornell where he has been practicing dentistry full time since 2014.
Dr. Andolina has been a member of the board of directors of the 7th District Dental society since 2015, and currently serves in the role of President and chairman of the board of directors. In addition to his dental related activities, Dr. Andolina also is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Foundation.

 

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