Leadership

Officers

President: Rodney Stanford (Through 2026)
president@wcbny.org

Vice President: Martin Cahill (Through 2026)
vicepresident@wcbny.org

Secretary: Vacant (Through 2024)
Christopher Smith is Acting-Secretary, following the passing of our long-time Secretary, Rich Lain.

Treasurer: James Pulsoni (Through 2025)
treasurer@wcbny.org


At-Large Directors

      • Maria Samuels (Through 2024)
      • Vacant (Through 2024)
      • Cathy Bieder (Through 2025)
      • Jim Kiernan (Through 2025)
      • Christopher Smith (Through 2026)

Our leadership team also includes members who serve on various committees, task forces, and working groups. These are all volunteer positions, and we sincerely appreciate all that this group does on behalf of the WCBNY and the blind and visually impaired community.

The elected positions are all three-year terms, with the terms staggered such that approximately one-third of the team is elected at each year’s annual meeting.

In addition to these local leaders, several WCBNY members also serve key roles in the leadership of our state organization, the ACBNY.