Who We Are

The founders are a dedicated group of young professionals and students that have found Buffalo to be a place worth fighting for:

Adam Blair - Originally from Oneida, NY, Adam is an Environmental Design major at the University at Buffalo. Adam has interned with Buffalo First, a local-non-profit, and has held office positions in both Engineers for a Sustainable World and the Environmental Design Student Association. Adam plans to attend graduate school for urban planning with a focus in transportation planning. Adam enjoys ice hockey, reading, and playing the blues!

Christopher Drucker - Currently a second year Master of Science graduate student in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department at the University at Buffalo. Christopher received a Bachelor's of Science in the same department in 2007 and plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Occupational Environmental Health and Safety.

Michael Galligano - A second year graduate student in the Urban Planning Department at the University at Buffalo. Michael received a bachelor's degree in Geography, with a double concentration in Geographic Information Systems and Urban Regional Analysis. He has interned with DesignWears in New York City, and also with PUSH Buffalo. Even though not from Buffalo, he has grown to love the Queen City, and wishes to positively influence Buffalo for the future.

Razy Kased - Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Razy is currently completing his M.A. in Geography from the University at Buffalo. Razy Kased's current interests lie in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, and Political/Urban Geography. He has interned at one of the premier medical campuses in the nation, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, working within their planning department. He has been active in various not-for-profit organizations and hopes to make Buffalo Car Share a viable green option in the City of Buffalo and its surroundings. He is currently a Planner at the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council.

Christina Kasprzak - Christina Kasprzak is a native resident of Buffalo, NY. She has earned a B.A. in Political Science, a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, and is currently pursing an M.S. in Nutrition Science at the University at Buffalo. Christina is the former chief analyst for a U.S. Customs Brokerage's top client, and is currently a Research Apprentice at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Christina can contribute her logistical know-how, leadership and collaborative abilities to Buffalo CarShare.She enjoys running, hiking, concerts, and rediscovering all that is great about Buffalo!

Creighton Randall - Also a second year master student in UB's Urban Planning program, Creighton currently works as an Assistant Planner with the Urban Design Project, where he has worked on UB's Comprehensive Physical Plan. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at UB. In 2007, Creighton worked with three students on BlueLink, a car sharing business concept that was a finalist in the Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.

Jim Simon - Jim Simon is an Environmental Educator at the UB Green Office. He received his bachelor's degree in environmental studies and sociology and his master's degree in environmental policy at UB. He has interned with the NYS Office of the Attorney General and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. A founder of the WNY Climate Action Coalition, Jim coordinated the first Step It Up rally in April 2007. He enjoys cycling, and looks forward to creating the right balance between walking, biking, mass transit and cars in Buffalo.

Many other individuals have contributed considerable time to the realization of this effort, including:

Danie Samuel - Initially started the Buffalo CarShare concept with Creighton Randall for the Panasci Technology Entrepreneur Competition, earning their way to be finalist. He completed his B.A. and M.A. at UB under the Geography department's International Business and World Trade program. He is currently employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Alan Soh - Born and raised in Queens, New York, he is currently a senior in the Environmental Design Undergraduate Program within the University at Buffalo. Alan's strong points are using Adobe CS3, GIS, and AutoCAD.