― OFFICERS ―
PRESIDENT
STEVE BRIGHAM
Originally, Steve was born and
raised in central upstate New York area. Steve has traveled and worked all
around the world and for the last 25+ years he and his wife Betty have had a
home on Keuka Lake. Steve was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for EB
Brands, a global consumer products company with world renowned brands. Steve
also held positions as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Information Officer for some of the best brands such as Brookstone, Timberland,
Bausch and Lomb, Fays Drugs, Health Care Data Systems and Adaptive Broadband.
Steve received an AAS in Computer Mathematics and Statistics from SUNY,
Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Science and
Financial Accounting from Syracuse University and his Master of Business
Administration from the William E. Simon School of Business at the University
of Rochester.
Steve and his wife Betty live here year-round with their Labrador Retriever, Nellie.
In addition, their son Marc and his family visit as frequently as possible.
VICE PRESIDENT
SUSAN WHEELER OLIVER
Sue's family is part of a rich history dating back to the early settlement of Yates County. At times she
has lived at the tip of each Keuka branch, becoming involved in each unique community as a volunteer. Growing up on the lake was a true gift, engendering a love of and deep respect for Keuka Lake.
Taking degrees at Cornell (BS Bio) and Alfred University (MS Ed.), with focus on ecology and aquatic topics, she taught biology, chemistry, physics, and math at Dundee for 14 years. This preceded a move to mentor a
science research program for high school students in Westchester County. Now retired and residing at
her family home on the lake, there is time to focus on the special resource that Keuka is.
Concerns about Keuka rise from different perspectives - as a childhood memory, as a member of a
farming family, and currently, as a resident and recreationist. The increase in invasive aquatics and algal
blooms are current concerns. It is important that the following generations have the same water quality
and ability to enjoy the lake as have those in the past.
SECRETARY
KATE PARSONS
TREASURER
DIANE EDWARDS
Diane and her family have been part of Keuka since 1950, at the family home on Crosby Point. This early life experience created a strong bond and desire to protect the uniqueness of Keuka Lake
As a graduate of Elmira College with a BA in Economics and of Cornell University with an MBA, Diane brings both educational and business experience to the KLA.
Diane worked for Cornell University in the Charles H. Dyson School as Business Administrator for Cornell’s largest undergraduate teaching department. Responsibilities included financial management of revenue and expenses, assistance to faculty with such things as grant proposals and human resource allocations.
Also in her career, Diane has spent a number of years in the field of corporate merchandising.
