InfraGard® Buffalo Members Alliance

FBI partnership for critical infrastructure protection in Western NY

Membership

Our vetted membership is comprised of individuals who represent organizations spanning private business, academic institutions, state and federal agencies and more.

Non-Profit Organization

InfraGard® Buffalo Members Alliance (IBMA) is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of all InfraGard® members in the greater Buffalo and Rochester regions of New York.

Privileged Information

Resources provided by the US intelligence community and presentations by subject matter experts providing relevant information in all critical sectors.

Upcoming Events

Please note that some of our upcoming events are available only to members of InfraGard®, while others may be available to the general public. Please read the description of the event, and make sure to properly register before attending.


Upcoming Events:


October 22

Safety at Houses of Worship: Corning area, NY

Registration information has been sent to active IBMA members.


October 31

InfraGard Buffalo & NY Power Authority: Protecting Critical Infrastructure, Lewiston or Niagara Falls area, NY

Registration information has been sent to active IBMA members.


November 13

New and Current IBMA Member Meet-and-Greet and Presentation from BCG (Buffalo Computer Graphics), Buffalo, NY

Details and registration information will be shared with InfraGard members.


December 12 (tentative)

IBMA Year-End Meeting and FBI Annual Briefing, Rochester area, NY

Details and registration information will be shared with InfraGard members


Stay connected for more great events coming in 2026

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

InfraGard® Buffalo NY Members Alliance Executive Committee

Shaquille Barnes

Board Member, Sector Chief - Finance

David Buckmaster

President

PJ Capelli

Board Member

David DiPonzio

Board Member

Thomas Ess

Secretary

Sandra Larson

Executive Vice President

Sharon Mentkowski

FBI Coordinator PSC

Lisa Peery

Board Member

Antonio Samedi

Board Member

Jeff Tham

Board Member

Kevin Von Vreckin

Treasurer, Advisor to the Board

SECTOR CHIEF PROGRAM

InfraGard® Buffalo NY Members Alliance Sector Chiefs

Shaquille Barnes

Sector Chief - Finance

Bob Hayden

Sector Chief - Information Technology

Robert Steron

Sector Chief - Nuclear reactors/Materials/Waste

FOUNDERS AND ADVISORS

InfraGard® Buffalo NY Members Alliance Founders and Advisors

Michael Behun, Jr.

Advisor to the Board, non-voting

Pat Greco

Past President, Advisor to the Board, non-voting

Patricia Herberger

Advisor to the Board, non-voting

Kevin Kumpf

Advisor to the Board, non-voting

John Schunak

Founding Member IBMA, Non-voting

P.O. Donald Szumigala

Advisor to the Board, non-voting

Kevin Von Vreckin

Advisor to the Board, Treasurer

CHAPTER SPONSORS

InfraGard® Buffalo NY Members Alliance Sponsors:

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Secure what's most important to your business with our expertise, technical skill, and ethical character.



Guidepoint Security

Trusted Cybersecurity Expertise

We provide organizations with proven expertise, tailored solutions and services to help make better cybersecurity decisions that minimize risk.


Individual Supporters

We sincerely thank the following individuals who have generously supported InfraGard Buffalo Members Alliance:

InfraGard Board Members (who chose to remain anonymous)

InfraGard Secure Members (who chose to remain anonymous)>


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