West Herr is proud to be involved with many great charities and organizations within Western and Central New York.
Our employees are actively affiliated and involved with 40+ boards in the Western New York area.
Scott Bieler – President & CEO
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Board of Directors – Vice Chair
Invest Buffalo Niagara, Board of Directors
Daemen College Board of Director, Received Doctorate of Humane Letters
Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable, Member
Kathryn Bieler
Western New York Land Conservancy, Board Chair
John Wabick – Vice President
Orchard Park Police Foundation, Board Officer
Board of Disciples of Divine Mercy
Kathleen Wabick
Mother of Mercy House of Prayer, Holy Face Ministry & the Disciple of Divine Mercy Founder
Bill Loecher – Vice President
RASSI/Kids Escaping Drugs, Board Chair
Child & Family Services, Board Treasurer
Children’s Guild Foundation, Secretary
Roswell Park Alliance Community, Advisory Board
Roswell Park Herd of Hope Campaign
Roswell Park Ice Cycle, Chair
Gerard Place, Advisory Board Member
Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation, Board Member
Bethanne Hollis Kaiser – Vice President of Sales Operations
Depew Lancaster Boys & Girls Club, Board Member
Oishei Children’s Hospital Foundation
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Jay Galligan – Vice President of Fixed Operations
ECC Foundation Inc, Board Member
ECC Automotive Advisory Committee, Board Member
ECC Collision Advisory Committee, Board Member
Erie One Boces Educational Foundation, Board Member
John Conciardo – Director of Sales Operations
Past Appointment:
Cradle Beach-Board Member and Wall of Fame Recipient 2022
Fantastic Friends of WNY, Advisor
**Top Fundraiser for Ride For Roswell 10 consecutive years raising over $1,155,000
All time highest fundraiser on a cumulative basis since the Ride for Roswell began in 1997
Justin Rojek – Director of Sales Operations
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Board of Directors
Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Tom Druzysnki – Director of Service Operations
General Motors ASEP Committee (Automotive Service Excellence Program)
Toyota T-10 (technical training program at Niagara Community College)
Alfred State College Automotive Program Advisory Board
Dr. Latricia Davis – Director of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity
Buffalo Commons Charter School, Board of Trustees
Pat Schiske – General Manager, West Herr Subaru & Kia
Fantastic Friends of WNY, Vice President
Ride For Roswell Charitable Golf Tournament, Board Member
Tony Helta – General Manager, West Herr Ford of Hamburg
Ford National Dealer Council Member, FCSD Chairperson
NYS Auto Dealers Association, Board of Directors
Ford Dealers of WNY, Board Member
Eden Corn Fest, Board of Directors
Rochester Auto Dealers Association, Board of Directors
Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Jay Jay Vanderstyne – General Manager, West Herr Toyota of Rochester
Monroe Community Hospital, Board of Director
Camp Good Days and Special Times, Board of Directors
Make A Wish Foundation, Board of Directors
Michael Daeschner – General Manager, West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Lockport
Finance Committee, St Pius Tenth Church
Dan Dettorre – General Manager, West Herr Ford of Rochester
C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
Sherri Callahan – Variable Operations Recruiting Manager
Be In Buffalo, Board of Directors
Scott Jacobs – Fixed Operations Recruiting Manager
Erie Community College Automotive, Advisory Committee
Erie 1 & Erie 2 Boces, Advisory Council
Charter School for Applied Technology, Advisory Council
Monroe Community College, Advisory Board
Monroe 2 Boces, Advisory Council
Jason Wabick – Executive Sales Manager
Orchard Park Council of the Arts
Emanuel Jackson – General Manager
First Tee of Syracuse
Mark Caruana – Director of Sales Operations
Ride for Roswell Charitable Golf Tournament, Board Member
Bobby Carlin – General Manager
School of the Holy Childhood, Board of Directors
Gerald DeIonno – Service Manager
The Character Council of WNY, Ambassador
Brian Slattery – Parts Manager
Boys & Girls Club of Holland, Board Member
Lisa Catanese – Director of Human Resources
Horizon Health Services
Harrisons Playmakers (Buffalo)
Harley Lentola – General Manager
BMW Dealer Advisory Council for the Eastern Region
Michael Johnson – General Manager
Plymouth Crossroads, Board of Directors
Co-chair of the Fundraising Committee
Mykiel Wilkie – Sales Manager
Plymouth Crossroads, Board at Large
Beau Flueve, Board of Directors
Rhonda Frederick – Director of Community Giving & Support
Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors
Amherst Meals on Wheels, Board of Directors – Vice Chair
SASI (Suburban Adult Services), Board of Directors
Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates, Board of Directors – Vice President
Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo Foundation
Goodwill Industries
Mary Wright – Marketing Manager
West Herr Riveria Theatre, Board Member
In Good Company Productions, Treasurer
Annette Smith – Executive Assistant
BestSelf, Board Member
Find out more about the Scott Bieler Family Foundation and how they are committed to enhancing the quality of life in Western New York
We believe that vibrant cultural experiences enrich our lives and strengthen our connection. Through our partnership with theatres in East Aurora, North Tonawanda, and Rochester, we’re committed to fostering creativity, supporting local talent, and ensuring that the arts continue to thrive in our community.
The Aurora Theatre continues its original purpose as a center of entertainment and enjoyment for all ages with over 3,500 visitors each month.
The Riviera Theatre is a historic, 1,140 seat entertainment venue in North Tonawanda, New York. The theatre hosts live concerts, theatre, dance shows, and movies.
Home to a full season of touring Broadway shows, the M&T Bank Broadway Season, and hosts a number of live concerts, comedy, drama, community, and family events each year.
It is because of YOU that we are able to support the amazing
communities around us. Thanks to your loyalty by doing business with
West Herr, we are re-giving what was given to us.
We’re always looking for new charities and organizations in our communities to support. If you know of someone who could benefit from our assistance, let us know.
Interested in being part of West Herr’s mission to support and uplift our community? Become a volunteer! View our charitable events opportunities and see all of our community events that we are supporting this year. Get involved!