James S. Segarra Biography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

     - Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP
               Managing Partner, 2004 - Present
               Partner, Accounting & Auditing Department, 1995 - Present

     - Essex Homes of Western New York
               1994 - 1995

     - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
               1988 - 1994


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

     - Developing executive compensation programs
     - Evaluating accounting and reporting procedures for executive-level
               decision making
     - Identifying opportunities for improving or standardizing operations
     - Developing business plans and long-term strategic plans
     - Securing external financing with financial institutions, private
               development corporations and governmental entities
     - Leading due diligence procedures for mergers & acquisitions
     - Providing OMB Circular A-133 audits


EDUCATION

     - Canisius College, Buffalo, New York
               Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting, (Magna Cum Laude), 1988

     - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
               Business Valuation Certifiecat of Educational Achievement, 1999


LICENSES / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

     - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New York State
     - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
     - New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
     - Canisius College Council on Accountancy, 2008 - Present
     - Founding member, Accounting & Finance Strategic Alliance of WNY, 2004 - Present
     - Adjunct Professor, Accounting, Hilbert College Business Department, 2001 - Present


COMMUNITY SUPPORT

     - Kaleida Health Audit & Finance Committee, 2010 - Present
     - Board of Directors, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, 2008 - 2011
     - Board of Directors, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, 2007 - Present
     - Founding member, Fox Valley Country Club Business Club, 2007 - 2010
     - Board of Trustees, Fox Valley Country Club, 2006 - 2010
     - Chairman, Fox Valley Country Club Invitational, 2001 - 2009
     - Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries of Western New York, 2006 - 2009
     - Board of Directors, Artpark & Company, Inc., 2005 - 2006
     - Western New York / Pennsylvania Multiple Sclerosis Society, Board of Directors,
               Executive Committee and numerous committees, 1995 - 2006


AWARDS & HONORS

     - American Business Awards Finalist, Best Overall Company
               Under 100 Employees, 2008
     - American Business Awards Winner, Best Newspaper Ad
               Campaign, 2008
     - KeyBank Small Business of the Year "Most Poised for Growth"
               Award, 2007
     - Buffalo Niagara Partnership Small Business of the Year Award, 2007
     - Business First 40 Under Forty Award, 2005
     - Buffalo's Business First Who's Who in Banking & Finance, 2001 - Present


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