Dick has a 20-plus-year career of managing a variety of public relations, marketing and advertising programs. Past president of the Public Relations Society of America's Buffalo/Niagara Chapter, he was named its 1999 Practitioner of the Year. A graduate of State University College at Geneseo, he is also widely regarded for his community involvement, including chairing the communication task force for Sisters of St. Francis. A big music fan, Dick also can be found hanging out with members of the Toronto rock band, The Lowest of the Low or helping his son�s jam band, Lost, lug their gear to and from gigs.

Hometown:

Olean, N.Y.

Favorite book:

A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumsah by Allan W. Eckert

Favorite sport:

Avid golfer; scored first hole in one on July 31, 2005