Officers elected for board at Genesee Community College

Posted 21 August 2025 at 6:25 pm

Photos courtesy of Genesee Community College: From left include Mary Alice Panek, Sarah Noble-Moag and Phillip DiMartino.

Press Release, GCC

BATAVIA – At its annual meeting on July 14, the Genesee Community College Board of Trustees elected its officers for the coming year in accordance with Board Bylaws. The Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary will serve one-year terms until their successors are elected at the next annual meeting.

Mary Alice Panek, a trustee since 2019, was elected Chair. An educator and GCC alumna, she has taught students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, serves as national vice chair for Caring for America programs and is active in community service in Stafford.

Sarah Noble-Moag, who joined the Board in 2017, was elected Vice Chair. Co-owner and manager of Noblehurst Farms in Linwood, she is a strong advocate for agricultural education in public schools and serves on multiple regional boards, including the Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation and the Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation.

Phillip DiMartino, a trustee since 2019, was elected Secretary. A Batavia native and independent insurance broker, his career has included leadership roles in national sales for Brunswick Bowling and Billiards and John Deere/Sentry Insurance, as well as service on the United Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board.

The GCC Board of Trustees provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring the college continues to deliver high-quality, accessible education that supports student success and regional economic growth.

“We are deeply grateful to our newly elected officers for stepping into these vital leadership roles,” said Dr. Craig Lamb, president of GCC. “Their willingness to dedicate extra time and attention to Genesee Community College, on top of their already demanding commitments, speaks volumes about their passion for education and their care for our students, faculty and community. Their leadership will help guide GCC into an exciting future, and we are fortunate to have them at the helm.”