Board of Directors

Board of

Directors

The City Swim Project is guided by a board of directors composed of experienced swimmers, USA Swimming officials, professionals of diverse backgrounds, community leaders, and a parent representative.

Executive Committee

President

Michael Telesco 
Owner, Telesco Creative Group

Vice President

Barrett W. Erbe
Vendor Business Manager, Ingram Micro

Treasurer

Charisse M Freeman
Criminal Investigator, Internal Revenue Service

 

at-Large Board Members

Chris Ekimoff
Principal
WithumSmith+Brown PC

Dennis A Wilson
Buffalo Public Board of Education

Kristy M Russell
Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools

Annetta M Jackson
Director of Behavioral Mental Health
THR Associates

Stephanie Cabral Belasik
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Marketing Officer
Bar Association of Erie County

Nekia Joy Davis
Data Analyst
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Jocelyn Vay Guthrie, MPA
Clinical Trial Office Administrator
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Non-Voting

Mike Switalski
Buffalo Public Board of Education
Buffalo Public Schools

As of August 1, 2026