Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of The Summit Center, has announced that Thomas Rosenecker and Joseph Brown have been elected to new officer positions for two-year terms on The Summit Foundation Board beginning July 1.

“With close ties to Summit, both individuals bring passion for our community and a strong commitment to helping the individuals and families that Summit serves. I’m honored to welcome them as board officers,” said Dr. Anderson.

• Thomas Rosenecker (left), owner of American Eagle Fireplace & Playsets, has been elected president of The Summit Center’s Foundation Board. Mr. Rosenecker joined the Foundation Board in 2009 and previously served two terms as vice president. He has been the chairperson of The Summit Center’s Autism Walk since 2010 and is a Summit parent.
• Joseph Brown, Esq. (right), managing partner at Joseph Brown, Legal, PLLC, was elected vice president of The Summit Center’s Foundation Board. Mr. Brown joined the Foundation Board in 2016.

Neil Arnold, Independent Venture Capital & Private Equity Professional, was re-elected as secretary, and Lisa A. Foti, Chief Financial Officer at The Summit Center, was re-elected as treasurer.

Continuing Board members include Roy Jordan, North Forest Office Space; David S. Aston, The Evans Agency; Richard Cahlstadt, M&T Bank; Gerald Cornish, Merrill Lynch; Rosemary Gambacorta; Patricia Jordan, North Forest Office Space; Kent Keating, Buffalo Precision Glass; Carla Todaro Pantano, La Nova; Andrew Ryan; Laura Ryan, People Inc./Heritage Christian Services; and Katie Zoratti, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

The Summit Foundation conducts charitable activities which provide funds in support of The Summit Center.