Board of Directors

Short Tract, NY – Rod assumed the ACAF presidency in February of 2021. A Cornell University graduate, he recently retired from a long and successful career in dairy farming. Rod has served as an Allegany County legislator and enjoys hunting and archery, and serves on the board of the Fillmore Wide Awake Club library.

Scio, NY—Retired from a career working for the New York Court system, Carolyn pursues various interests. She has been involved in ACAF since its founding, and is a past-president of the board. She is also very involved with the Scio Library. Carolyn chairs the ACAF Development Committee and also serves on the Scholarship Committee. She is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia.

Almond, NY – Dawn is a graduate of Cuba Central school, Smith College, and Indiana University School of Law. She serves as principal attorney for Allegany County Courts. Dawn’s community involvements include the Allegany Bar Association, Almond town board (former town supervisor), St. Jude’s Paris, and the Almond Historical Society. Her interests and hobbies include medieval history, gardening, spending time with her husband and young adult sons … and asking them to reach for objects on tall shelves.

Alfred Station, NY— Dan Acton is a retired professor of accounting. He first served on the ACAF board in 2003. Dan chairs ACAF’s Investment Committee. Dan serves as supervisor for the Town of Alfred.

Cuba, NY—Tom Brown is the senior judge for the Allegany County Superior Court, and likes to ride his Harley in his spare time. He serves on the Foundation’s Finance/Investment and Scholarship committees. He is also on the board of Cuba Memorial Hospital.

Belmont, NY – Carrie Flanagan-Watson is a science teacher at Belfast Central School. She also serves as a board member for the Town of Ward.

Cuba, NY – A long-time teacher and school administrator, Jon works as Director of EPPC for St. Bonaventure University (SBU), helping SBU students and grads with certification.  Jon’s community involvements have included Literacy West and Cuba Friends of Architecture. He has a master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and a school administration credential from SBU. Jon enjoys the outdoors, hobby farming, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Caneadea, NY— Jasmine earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and master’s degree from Acadia University. She is a special education teacher for Belfast Central School.

Bolivar, NY – Lois is retired from a long career in nursing spent with Jones Memorial Hospital.