The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, has welcomed a new board member, Jim Knapp, of Wellsville.
Knapp, senior vice president and assistant branch administrator at Steuben Trust Company in Wellsville, was a member of the Wellsville Lions Club for 20 years. He is currently the exalted ruler at the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Wellsville Lodge #1495; former president of the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce; founder of the Wellsville Main Street Music Festival; executive vice president of the Greater Wellsville Balloon Rally Committee; and a charter member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegany County chapter.
Knapp and his wife, Laura, are the parents of three children, Jacob, Julia, and Jaelyn.
