BUFFALO, NY -The Canisius University Board of Regents will confer its Distinguished Citizen Achievement Award upon Scott Bieler at the 49th annual Regents Scholarship Ball on Saturday, May 9. The longtime president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the economic and civic welfare of the Western New York region.
Bieler began his career at West Herr in 1975. Hired as a salesman, he rose through the ranks – from manager to general manager and partner, and then majority owner in 2000. Since then, West Herr has grown to include 20 franchises in 20 locations. It is the largest automotive group in New York State with more than 1,600 employees, and ranked 24th in the country. West Herr is also award-winning: The Better Business Bureau recognized the auto dealer six times for its marketplace ethics, while Business First named West Herr a “Best Place to Work” for 11 consecutive years. The Buffalo News recognized West Herr as a “Top Place to Work” in 2014.
The company is a model of integrity and excellence – much like the humble and charitable man who spearheads it. Bieler has served as a member of many civic boards of directors throughout the years. He is currently co-chair of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation’s capital campaign, for which Bieler helped secure $40 million for Phase I of its new Clinical Sciences Center. Under Bieler’s leader- ship, West Herr also provides substantial support to more than 600 local organizations, to help enhance the quality of life in the community. The Hospice Foundation and Kids Escaping Drugs are just two examples of the many organizations that have benefited from Bieler’s generous spirit.
The Board of Regents Scholarship Ball is the principal fundraiser for the Canisius College Board of Regents Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to promising student
TICKETS TO THE 49TH ANNUAL REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP BALL ARE NOW ON SALE .
Tables of 10 are available at the Leadership Level ($5,000); the Gold Level ($3,000); and the Griffin Level ($2,000).
Young alumni pricing (classes of 2005-2014) and individual tickets are also available.
To purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Cecelia Gotham, assistant director of stewardship, at 716-888-8228 or at @email.
