Background
Brainard, Melissa was born on January 11, 1969 in Buffalo. Daughter of Peter Anthony and Mary Agnes (Lazarus) Arena.
Brainard, Melissa was born on January 11, 1969 in Buffalo. Daughter of Peter Anthony and Mary Agnes (Lazarus) Arena.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1991.
From staff member to manager Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, Buffalo, 1991-1997. Chief Financial Officer Goodwill Industries Western New York, 1997-1998. Manager Deloitte & Touche, Buffalo, 1999—2002.
Controller Albright-Knox Art Gallery, since 2002.
Member of New York Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Lions (treasurer 1998—2000).
Married Kevin Joseph Brainard, September 25, 1993. Children: Jacob Leon, Zachary Martin.