Press release:
Wally Hinchey was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) at the agency’s March 6 meeting.
“Wally provides the GCEDC a seamless transition as he has a thorough understanding of how business works,” said GCEDC President and CEO Steve Hyde. “I know I speak on behalf of the GCEDC staff that we look forward to working with Wally in his new role with the agency as we continue to bring new jobs and investment to Genesee County.”
Hinchey currently serves as president of P.W. Minor & Son, Inc., a Batavia-based footwear manufacturer and wholesaler for which he has worked for more than 30 years.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to continue serving the community as a member of the GCEDC board of directors in my new role as chairman,” Hinchey said. “There are a number of exciting opportunities in 2014 to build on our past economic successes.”
Hinchey has served on the GCEDC board for eight years. He has previous experience serving on boards for the YMCA and United Way.
He earned his B.A. at Hobart College and his M.B.A. from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
Hinchey is married and has two daughters. He resides in Le Roy.
