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.

Critical Infrastructure

Dedicated to protecting the nation's sixteen infrastructure sectors that are considered vital to the safety and security of the United States of America.

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.


April 15, 2025 3:00-4:30EDT

IBMA April Chapter Meeting and Guidepoint CTEM Presentation, Buffalo

InfraGard Buffalo Members Alliance April Chapter Meeting


May (tentative)

Presentation by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

When details are final, a hyperlink will be provided


June (tentative)

FBI cyber workshop, date/location TBD

When details are final, a hyperlink will be provided



June 7, 2025

BSides Buffalo 4.0

BSides Buffalo 4.0


July 2025

Online FBI cyber workshops

When details are final, a hyperlink will be provided


August 2025

Online FBI cyber workshops

When details are final, a hyperlink will be provided


October 8-9

Rochester Security Summit

Rochester Security Summit


December 2025

IBMA Annual Meeting

When details are final, a hyperlink will be provided



A Note Regarding Upcoming and Past Events

    We are currently changing event providers and will update this page when completed.

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:
TrustedSec

Your security partner for good

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

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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