NIMAC Board of Directors
2025-2026
Executive Committee

CMSgt (Ret) Michael Zimmerman
Chairman
Retired CMSgt Zimmerman of the 914th ARW, served as Operations Group Superintendent with over 5,300 C-130 and 400 KC-135 flight hours. He serves on the Starpoint CSD Board, Pendleton Planning Board, and leads Nine Mile Island Youth Camp. A Leadership Niagara graduate, PTA member, and community volunteer.

Candyce Vana Ingwersen
Vice Chairwoman
Military spouse and parent, attorney, and legal writer with over 25 years of experience. Solo attorney practice focusing on estate planning. Author and editor of Construction Contracts Law Reports, Mortgage and Real Estate Executive Reports, Federal Income Taxation of Real Estate, and other real estate related titles. Former principal attorney editor at Thomson Reuters and legal specialist at PNC Bank. Serves on Board of Directors for Niagara Lutheran Health System companies and Lineage Care Group.

Lt Col (Ret) Mark Crisafulli
Treasurer
Lt Col Mark Crisafulli, USAF (Ret), served nearly 30 years as an enlisted Airman and officer, including three command positions. With over 20 years in banking leadership focused on mortgages and commercial lending, he brings strong management expertise. He also volunteers with the Food Bank, United Way, and Buffalo Bills Foundation.

Mary Stang-Cooke
Secretary
Mary Stang-Cooke served 22 years in public office for the Town of Grand Island, including 18 years as councilwoman and as the first woman elected Town Supervisor. A former educator with degrees from SUNY Buffalo State and Niagara University, she led major interagency initiatives and continues active civic and educational leadership locally.

Board of Directors
John A. Cooper, Sr – Immediate Past Chairman
LTC (Ret) Joel D’Aloise – Director
Legislator Jeffrey Elder- Director
Lt Col (Ret) Jeff Glatz- Director
Col (Ret) Walter Gordon- Director
Col (Ret) Gerry Hromowyk- Director
Gary Hunt- Director
Col (Ret) Tom Keough-Director
Col (Ret) Robert “Bob” King- Director
Col (Ret) Robin Pfeil- Director
John Risio- Director
LTC (Ret) William “Bill” Ross- Director
Judge Gary Strenkoski- Director

Appointed Board Members
Legislator David Godfrey – Niagara County
Supervisor Don MacSwan – Town of Wheatfield
Russell Petrozzi- Niagara USA Chamber of Commerece
Mayor Austin Tylec- North Tonawanda
Kim Minkel- Niagara Frontier Transportation
Special Counsel
Fred Caso
Col (Ret) Kurt Hammer
Col (Ret) John Higgins
Col (Ret) Mark Murphy
CMSgt Norman Pearson
Jerry Slipko
