McDonnell of Ciminelli elected to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Board

According to Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, one of Western New York's leading full service commercial real estate services companies, Robert McDonnell has been elected to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Board. McDonnell, Ciminelli's senior vice president, will serve a 3-year term. The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Board is a non-profit organization with a board of directors from the private sector. The Heritage Fund Board works closely with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission and staff, with support from the National Park Service in collaboration with communities and organizations to preserve and interpret our heritage, invite visitors to explore what makes the region unique, and ensure a vibrant future for the 2.7 million New Yorkers who call the Erie Canalway home. The role of the Heritage Fund Board is primarily to raise funds for and assist in carrying out the work of the Commission, serving as the managing entity for the Corridor. McDonnell will be assigned to provide support and guidance to the Finance Committee. Tom Blanchard, chair, Erie Canalway Heritage Fund said, "I join the Directors of the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund in welcoming Robert to the board. We look forward to his leadership as we support the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in its mission to preserve and promote the nationally-significant story and resource of the Erie Canal and the NYS Canal System."