Background
Ping, Douglas Edward was born on July 13, 1960 in Albuquerque. Son of Roy A. and Vivian R. (Theriault) Ping.
food and beverage company executive
Ping, Douglas Edward was born on July 13, 1960 in Albuquerque. Son of Roy A. and Vivian R. (Theriault) Ping.
Associate of Applied Science, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1989. Bachelor of Science in Management magna cum laude, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1992. Certified in Advertising, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1992.
Master of Arts in Communications, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1997. Postgraduate, State University of New York.
Vice president, Johnson Park Entertainment Inc., Buffalo, since 1988; vice president, Johnson Park Management Corporation, Buffalo, since 1991; graduate teacher assistant department committee, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1994-1998. Adjunct instructor State University of New York, Buffalo, 1998-1999, Canisius College, 1998.
Co-chair Annual Thanksgiving for Srs., Buffalo, 1989-1998, Summer Festival for Acuired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Community Services, Buffalo, 1989-2001, treasurer Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Alliance of Western New York, 1993-1994. Fundraising chair Pride Buffalo, Inc., 1998-2000, board directors, 1999-2001, nominating chair, 2000-2001, film festival coordinator, 2001, golf tournament coordinator, 2000-2001. Member Erie County Democratic Committee, 2000-2001, zone secretary, 2001.
Communications director/press secretary training Ron Brown-Paul Tully Institute for Political Action, 2000. Team leader Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation, Campaign Training, 2000. Member blue ribbon steering committee Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Community Services of Western New York, 2001.
Vice chair Stonewall Democrats, 2001. Member International Communications Association, American Political Science Association, National Communications Association, Golden Key, Alpha Sigma Lambda (Lambda chapter).