Don Gress

Donald Gress is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance and leadership within the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester since 2014, Gress has played a significant role in animal welfare initiatives. Previously, Gress held the position of Vice President at Honeywell from April 2011 to September 2020, focusing on financing energy performance projects across Canada and the Northeastern United States. Prior to this, Gress was a Vice President at M&T Bank, where over 350 million dollars in leasing business was structured and sold during 2005 to 2010. Additional experience includes a brief tenure as Vice President at Nationsbank, supporting private label leasing programs, along with various roles at EASTMAN KODAK from 1982 to 1999. Gress holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a BS in Information Systems from Buffalo State University.