Board Members
Greg Giles, Gananda Board of Education President
Greg Giles is in his third term on the Gananda Board of Education and currently serves as the Board President. He is retired from Kodak where he held management positions in human resources for various locations throughout the country and abroad including Rochester, California and China. Greg holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is actively involved with the Board’s Policy, Student Achievement, Audit, and Technology Committees. Additionally, Greg serves on the 4-County School Board Association Board of Directors. In his spare time you can find him golfing, reading, listening to music, or playing duplicate bridge. His family consists of his wife Jolly Li, their child Jay, and their pet dog Cookie.
Greg explains why he chooses to volunteer on the Board: “My work life involved a lot of travel and I did not have the time for volunteer work. In my retirement, I’ve wanted to give back to the community in a meaningful way.”
Michael Cardarelli, Gananda Board of Education Vice-President
John Finnegan, Gananda Board of Education
Email: [email protected]
(315) 576-5837
Term Ends: June 30, 2026
John is in his first term on the Gananda Board of Education. Biography coming soon.
Lisa Finnegan, Gananda Board of Education
Lisa Finnegan is in her 20th year on the Gananda Board of Education and has served as President (2011-2014) and Vice-President (2004-2011). A resident of Gananda for 25 years, Lisa is married to Marty and has three sons: John (Gananda Class of 2010), Connor (Gananda Class of 2013), and Ryan (Gananda Class of 2017).
Lisa manages key accounts for Staples Business Advantage, where she has enjoyed a 34-year career. She holds a BS in Marketing from Ithaca College.
Lisa is actively involved as the Board’s Advocacy Liaison (2020-present) while also serving on the Facilities, Finance, and Student Achievement committees. Lisa is also the Board Representative on the district’s DEI Committee and is a board member on the Gananda Education Corporation.
Her past community involvement includes volunteer positions with Gananda Youth Football & Cheerleading, Gananda Youth Lacrosse, Gananda Community Youth Theater, Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Gananda Education Foundation, and the Gananda Sports Boosters.
Lisa explains why she chose to volunteer for the board: Service to my community is a priority for me. My experience as a board member, my knowledge of our district, my business acumen, leadership skills, and communication skills are assets to our leadership team. Our Board of Education is committed to a long term strategic plan that serves to maximize the educational outcomes for all students while being fiscally responsible to our taxpayers; we strive to achieve a balance that is best for our students and sustainable for our community.
Deborah Napolitano, Gananda Board of Education
Email: [email protected]
(585) 820-1962
Term Ends: June 30, 2026
Deborah is in her first term on the Gananda Board of Education. Biography coming soon.
Robin Vogt, Gananda Board of Education
Robin, a Gananda resident for 25 years, is married to Mark and has raised four daughters Devin (Gananda Class of 2012), Mikayla (Gananda Class of 2015), Camryn (Gananda Class of 2017) and Maya (Gananda Class of 2022) in the community.
With a BA in Interpersonal Communications from SUNY Brockport, she transitioned from owning a small business to a career in medical equipment sales.
Her involvement in Gananda extends to serving on the Board of Education since 2006, taking on roles such as Vice President and President. Robin's commitment is evident in her participation in various BOE and district committees, covering areas like Finance, Audit, Safety, Policy, Community Relations, Technology, and Transportation.
Beyond official duties, Robin volunteers in diverse roles, including Mental Health Support, Empire Dragons AAU and in the past has volunteered time with Gananda Sports Boosters, Gananda Community Youth Theater, Gananda Dollars for Scholars, Gananda Youth Football and Cheer and Gananda PTSA.
Robin aims to keep serving Gananda, driven by a practical passion for giving back. Her balanced background and effective communication skills add value to the Board, fostering open and honest conversations that contribute to an optimal educational experience for all students in the district.