Oluwole McFoy
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently appointed Oluwole (OJ) McFoy of Buffalo, New York, to the ESF Board of Trustees.
McFoy is a water sector executive with over two decades of leadership in advancing innovative strategies, delivering large-scale multi-million-dollar comprehensive plans and capital projects, and expanding equitable public health policies. A native of Buffalo, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University and a Certificate in Executive Management from the University at Buffalo. He is also a licensed professional engineer registered in New York state.
Since 2007, McFoy served as chairman of the Buffalo Water Board. McFoy initiated major programs such as Replace Old Lead Lines (ROLL) to combat lead poisoning, and the city’s Residential Affordable Water Program.
“OJ McFoy is a dedicated public servant, a recognized leader in the water resources industry and a trusted advisor to state, local, and national leaders and environmental organizations,” said ESF President Joanie Mahoney. “We are very fortunate to now benefit from OJ’s years of experience and commitment to social equity and sustainable infrastructure management as a member of ESF’s Board of Trustees. I thank Governor Cuomo for nominating OJ to serve and on behalf of ESF’s students, faculty and staff. I am happy to welcome OJ into the ESF family.”
“I have devoted my career to public service and I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry on the Board of Trustees. It is an honor to join an institution of exceptional leaders dedicated to providing world-class higher education,” said McFoy.