Brendan Orr has joined the NFTA as our new Assistant Manager of Consumer and Government Affairs. Brendan formerly served as Senior Director, Public Affairs, at Bolton St. Johns, Account Executive at Summit Group, and Public Relations and Social Media Manager at e3communications.

Brendan holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications/ Public Relations from SUNY Fredonia. He is a Board Member for the Taste of Buffalo and Recovery Options Made Easy Arts Committee. He has also been recognized as a 2020 Amherst Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leader and 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Rising Star.

Brendan is a dedicated mental health advocate and the co-organizer of an annual benefit concert in honor of his late sister, Jennifer. In his free-time he sings in rock bands and performs across WNY, co-hosts a hockey podcast, and is a proud owner of two pitbull mixes - Mochi and Ziggy. 

Please join in welcoming him to our team, he is located on the 2nd floor of the MTC.