Mike Kanealey

About

Mike is our Senior Membership Director. In his position, Mike works to take care of the needs of members in Eastern New York and Greater Rochester regions His duties include fulfilling compliance needs, education, and training needs and working to provide an environment beneficial to the merit shop philosophy. Mike also covered the Western New York Region for many years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College, where he played collegiate basketball, and resides in Irondequoit, NY.

During his 11 years at the Chapter Mike has: 

• Grown the membership in his regions by over 20%
• Conducted countless successful statewide events for the members
• Launched the Western New York Builders and Brews which is now a multi-region event
• Helped members gain access to apprenticeship programs 

Prior to joining ABC, Empire State, Mike worked in membership at the Rochester Business Alliance. He also worked in the beverage industry for several years.