The Wayne County Board of Directors is a made up of people serving in both the profit and nonprofit sectors.  Each person brings unique practical experience and real world perspectives to the table when considering how best to support the local economic development initiatives in Wayne County.

Our  Board of Directors are volunteers who are elected to a 2-year term.  The board is not funded by any department of Wayne County.  General board member responsibilities include:

• Attending a minimum 80% of board meetings.
• Agreeing to serve a 2-year term.
• Developing an understanding of WCBC programs and services.
• Contributing expertise, experience and knowledge to the board’s agenda.
• Supporting the work of all WCBC committees.
• Accepting an assignment to at least one (1) standing board committee.
• Attending as many WCBC sponsored/co-sponsored events as possible.

Meet the Directors:

Diana Lagenor is President of the Wayne County Business Council.  She also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Newark Housing Development Corporation, member of the Board of Directors for Wayne County Business Builders and a member of Wayne ARC’s Guardianship Committee.  She retired from Wayne ARC as marketing representative. She also owned a home decorating business for 30 years in Newark.  She was born, has lived, worked and worshipped in Wayne County for over 60 years!

 

Stacey Wicksall is Vice-President of the Wayne County Business Council.  She is also director of the Macedon Public Library.  In 2022, she wrote an article about the entrepreneurial workshop series she hosted at her library.  The article was included in a case in study the book: Libraries That Build Businss by Megan Janicki.  The workshop series that spanned five years had nearly a 30% rate of success at launching small businesses.

Justin Sinisi is Treasurer of the Wayne County Business Council.  He is also the Commercial Loan Representative for Lyons National Bank.  Justin has lived in Wayne County for nearly a decade. He actively seeks out opportunities to volunteer for community events.  He is especially glad to be a member of the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Committee.  He truly enjoys being parts of events that enrich the lives of his fellow community members.

Ashley Baker is Secretary of the Wayne County Business Council.  She also is the Director of Vocational Services at ARC Wayne.  She has served on the Wayne County Partnership and partnered with other agencies to strengthen individuals and families through agency cooperation and resource alignment.  She is excited to bring her work experience and passion for community service to the council.

 

Michele Waeghe serves as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager, Lyons National Bank.  She is native to Macedon and an alum of Pal-Mac schools.  Michele has more than 30 years of banking and enjoys helping community members with financial matters.  She also enjoys giving back as a Rotarian in the capacity of Youth Exchange Officer, as treasurer for the Pal-Mac Lady Raiders Lacrosse Booster Club, and an Eastern Cabinet Committee Member for the United Way.

Kim Howell serves as Director of Lyons Main Street Program and the Community Coordinator for Wayne County Community Schools/STEADY Work.  She has a strong background in nonprofit work including event planning and fundraising, Her former employees include the Salvation Army and Family Life Ministries.  Kim thrives on spending her time doing work that makes a real impact on the lives of people in her community.

Mary Camblin Dandino owns a photography studio, Mary CD Photography,  in Newark and specializes in portrait photography. Mary has years of experience in the graphic design field in and around the Rochester area.  She holds degrees in Graphic Design and Advertising, Photography and Art Education.  Photography has become her passion as she genuinely relishes capturing the spirit of a person through her camera lens. She is a Palmyra native who has been taking pleasure in living in Lyons since 1984.

Manda Meenan is the Macedon Branch Managr at Reliant Credit Union  Manda resides in Farmington alongside her husband and two children. As a proud member of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes, she has honed invaluable skills and knowledge through hands-on experience and continuous learning.  Exploring many roles within the financial institution space, from part-time teller to branch manager, she has amassed over 11 years of banking expertise. Her passion lies in propelling small business growth and ensuring exceptional customer service. With a rubust work ethic, adept problem-solving skills, and unwavering commitment, she efficiently oversees branch operations and attains branch performance objectives.  She is deeple invested in empowering her team, fostering career development, and cultivatin a positive work atmosphere.  Beyond work, she relishes moments with her family and actively seeks personal growth opportunities.

Linda Bell is Senior Consultant at Laurelton Enterprises, Community Building & Consulting   A native of Wayne County, Linda is currently leading a grant-funded Economic Vitality Project for Clyde, Savannah, and Galen. The work is an outgrowth of a resident-led, asset-based community development (ABCD) effort in which residents identified diverse types of assets in their community and are engaged to leverage and build from them. With engagement, mentoring, connections to business resources, and access to even modest funding, small business owners show how they can use a little assistance to make a big impact. Linda received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, enjoyed a career in communications and publishing at Xerox Corporation, and is dedicated to the well-being of our small communities. She is a long-time member of the National Main Street Network/Main Street America, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, and local chambers.