Big Brothers Big Sisters names new CEO in Buffalo

Local nonprofit also sees property sales and Sabres playoff ticket details

Mar. 24, 2026 at 11:09am

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier has named Benjamin Marchione as its new CEO, effective April 6th. Marchione has over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, most recently serving as Regional Director for Make-A-Wish Western New York. Additionally, developer Douglas Jemal has put 10 of his properties on the market, and the Buffalo Sabres have started emailing season ticket holders about access to playoff tickets.

Why it matters

The new CEO appointment at Big Brothers Big Sisters is an important leadership transition for the local chapter of the national youth mentoring organization. Meanwhile, the Jemal property sales and Sabres playoff ticket details reflect broader economic and sports-related activity in the Buffalo region.

The details

Benjamin Marchione, with over 20 years of nonprofit experience, will take over as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier on April 6th. Developer Douglas Jemal has put 10 of his properties along Ellicott, E. Huron and Oak streets on the market, with an asking price of $5.9 million. The Buffalo Sabres have started emailing season ticket holders about accessing playoff tickets, with season ticket members getting first dibs ahead of the playoffs beginning on April 18th.

  • Benjamin Marchione will become the new CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters on April 6, 2026.
  • Douglas Jemal has put 10 properties on the market in March 2026.
  • The Buffalo Sabres playoffs begin on April 18, 2026.

The players

Benjamin Marchione

The new CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & the Southern Tier, with over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, most recently as Regional Director for Make-A-Wish Western New York.

Douglas Jemal

A developer who has put 10 of his properties along Ellicott, E. Huron and Oak streets in Buffalo on the market, with an asking price of $5.9 million.

Buffalo Sabres

The professional ice hockey team in Buffalo, New York, who have started emailing season ticket holders about accessing playoff tickets for the playoffs beginning on April 18, 2026.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This story highlights key business and community developments in the Buffalo region, including a leadership transition at a prominent nonprofit, real estate activity by a local developer, and anticipation around the upcoming Sabres playoff run.