Lynsey became Executive Director in 2014 and oversees the organization’s strategic & financial planning, board oversight, along with managing the daily operations of our four-building campus and grounds. She has worked on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus since 2007, including her time as the Ride For Roswell Director and working on cause marketing, corporate partnerships, and a wide variety of Roswell Park Alliance Foundation events. Managing a team of eight along with a rotating group of weekend & evening relief coordinators, Lynsey was brought to KGH to embark on their first ever capital expansion which was completed in 2017, obtain essential status designation during pandemic to never close our doors while simultaneously embarking on our KGH50 capital renovation to improve the physical environment of our original three buildings for the most immune compromised guests. Lynsey continues to develop long term strategic plans for growth and to build relationships with our hospital partners, community members and board of directors to meet the needs of our guests. She and her husband, Brad, have two kids, Helena & Cameron, and a boxer, Knucky. Just one of her volunteer efforts, she proudly bleeds orange organizing events for the Syracuse Alumni Club (1 of 21 alumni) with her family for more than 20 years. She is a board member with the WNY Planned Giving Consortium & Amherst Chamber of Commerce EBL, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Leadership Buffalo and the Junior League of Buffalo. Lynsey loves to travel – she once spent two months backpacking through Europe after studying in France. She has a goal to visit to all seven continents in her lifetime.
Andrea joined the KGH team July 2023. She comes from background of over 20+ years in marketing & non-profit work in various roles at Audacy, Inc, Sinclair Broadcast Group, The Salvation Army, ConnectLife, Child & Family Services/Stanley G. Falk School where she was most recently their Marketing & Outreach Specialist. She is no stranger to Kevin Guest House, having been on the BNMC Rotary Club she organized their monthly meal for our guests, attending several of our events. In her spare time, she jokingly says networking events are her hobby, but most of her time is spent with close friends and family especially her husband Brian and 5-year-old son Gavin. Her positive, friendly, let’s try it & roll up your sleeve attitude will be a great fit with our team and such a wonderful passion to help others and engage our major donors, corporate groups, foundations & leading our Giving Hearts Program!
Marianne has been at KGH since June of 2019. After a highly successful year as Marketing & Event Manager, she was promoted to Development Manager in 2020 and in 2022, transitioned to a part-time role as our Special Campaigns Manager to spend more time on personal passions, yet still supporting the long-term goals for Kevin Guest House. Marianne’s efforts are dedicated to strategic direction of the organization, specifically on special projects, grants, major donors, planned giving, endowments, donor relations related to the KGH50 capital campaign to renovate our original three properties, alongside supporting donor stewardship efforts and other development needs. She spent over 13 years in sales, marketing & business relations at Buffalo Spree & Gelia. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals WNY Chapter and Recording Secretary for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Rotary. She has a dog, Winnie, with her husband, Seth who’s often seen volunteering at our events. Marianne and her family are also strong advocates for the American Heart Association as she lives with a defibrillator/pacemaker to support her heart health.
Rebecca joined the KGH team the week of Thanksgiving 2021 after working at ConnectLife, coordinating blood drives and recruiting donors, along with Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., as an administrative assistant. In her role as Event & Marketing Associate, she focuses on our signature events, Affaire of the Heart, Celebrity Golf Classic and Nine & Wine, Supper in the Street, along with our community & cause marketing initiatives such as seasonal flower sales, email communication, social media coordination and collaborations with local businesses and organizations. She’s such a big Buffalo Bills fan, that she started our first Family in Focus: Football Fans event during the playoff run in 2022. In addition to spreading the word on our mission, she will work to grow our annual fund and social following, along with providing opportunities for new friends to help our guests. Her boyfriend, Joseph Brazzo, III and various family members and friends are frequent volunteers and attendees at KGH events. When she’s not at the office, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her chocolate lab, Hanna and her niece and nephews. She loves concerts, sporting events and hiking. Rebecca studied Business Administration at Medaille University, where she completed a year internship with Lynsey at The Ride for Roswell. She is a member of Amherst Chamber of Commerce EBL, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, BNMC Rotary Club and Buffalo Niagara Partnership BN360 Young Professionals.
Jeff has worked at KGH for 17 years who until recently handled all maintenance & housekeeping of four properties on his own with the support of the many very LOYAL volunteers who come back because they have a fond appreciation and respect for his dedication to the cause. As House & Grounds Manager, he not only is responsible for the upkeep of these aging Victorian era buildings but in his expanded role is helping to ensure the safety & security of our staff and guests as well as troubleshooting technology issues. A man who often can’t sit still, Jeff also is a dedicated worker for his second shift job at Tripifoods. When Jeff isn’t keeping KGH looking its best or attending to repairs around campus, you can find him with his three kids, fish, tortoises, dogs, fish and one cat. Jeff drives a Harley motorcycle and can always be found drinking coffee no matter what time of day.
Leslie joined the KGH team in August 2021 and is the first full-time Housekeeper KGH has had in our history. Everyone knows when Leslie has been through a room as she takes the upkeep, disinfection and cleanliness of our campus with the utmost respect for our patients & caregivers. Leslie likes to be called the “Keeper” of the Mansions. She also loves coffee and you will often find her cleaning with a coffee nearby. Leslie spend several years in EMS as a first responder where she developed her healthcare knowledge and compassion. She will always offer you a cup of coffee, a lending ear and support to our guests.
Katie joined KGH in May 2023 after a career in various roles in the academic field and obtaining a Master of Science in Education from Niagara University. As House Manager, Katie coordinates the onsite house & office operations including managing guest services & healthcare partner relations, supervising the operations weekend & evening staff, developing policy and management of accounting payable, database reporting and working alongside the House & Grounds Manager to ensure daily facility & housekeeping plans are met. Katie spent over 10 years in the academic field as a former Residence Director at Alfred & Niagara University, an Academic Success Coach and a Student Services Manager at Bryant & Stratton College managing a team of 10+ direct reports along with providing counseling to countless students. Prior to that she was a Self Determination Assistant at People Inc. where she supported individuals with developmental disabilities to learn to live independently. Katie is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Getzville Fire Company, a Mentor at Alfred State Emerging Pioneers Leadership Program and is an Assistant Softball Coach at Lou Gehrig Youth League. She is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness issues and enjoys bowling, corn-hole, euchre and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Alex first came to KGH as a Weekend Relief Coordinator in 2017, then became our Resident Manager until they got another full time position during the day that made it too difficult to do both, but has stayed on as one of our Weekend & Relief Coordinators. Alex is in charge of the campus over the weekend, morning and evening shifts, to ensure our guests safety, keep our campus clean as well as assist guests with any needs. Alex will often cover the office during holidays or weekdays to give Indira a well-deserved time off. Alex has served as an AmeriCorps volunteer, as a community advocate for a variety of issues, supported people as a counselor & workshop leaders and won prestigious technology awards including one from Apple & Google. They enjoys spending free time working on international coding projects.
Damon started volunteering with KGH in March 2020. He currently works at Consolidated Maintenance Services on weekdays and on weekends you can find him greeting you at our front desk playing jazz music! In his free time, Damon enjoys creating his own music and swiping his TJ Maxx credit card around WNY.
Kevin was born in Las Vegas, NV where he was raised and graduated high school. He moved to Buffalo in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the snow, the Buffalo Bills and all the friendly people. Some of his hobbies and interests include playing ice hockey, trail biking, coin collecting, poker and playing at the pool tables! Kevin also enjoys learning about history and watches the History Channel quite often. Since joining the KGH team in 2022, Kevin has enjoyed meeting some amazing and friendly people. Learning the rich and historical significance of the houses gave Kevin a pride sense in working at the facilities, along with the helpful and friendly staff that is second to none. Helping people in time of need is something he’s always strived for in a career, as Kevin was once in their place as a father of a young boy who passed from heart complications after many months of surgery and hospital stays. Working at KGH and interacting with the guests brings Kevin great confidence knowing he’s part of their journey and can be there for guests when they need it the most.
