PRESIDENT:
Marc V. Stress president@upstatenewyork.aiga.org
Marc Stress is Designer/Owner of stressdesign., a design office specializing in three major practice areas of graphic design: communication, identity, and interface. Founded in 2000, stressdesign is built on the premise that a design solution should evoke a reaction and make a positive difference in a life. Born raised, and happy in Syracuse, Marc was recently named a Person to Watch by Graphic Design USA Magazine . Stress earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from The State University of New York at Fredonia.
“The AIGA is an invaluable asset to my career as a designer. It provides professional tools, information, and assistance that promote and inspire continuous growth.”
TREASURER :
James Wondrack treasurer@upstatenewyork.aiga.org
Founder of a Rochester-based strategic graphic design firm that bears his name. The opportunity to strategically and visually problem-solve still gets him out of bed every morning. He welcomes the ever growing responsibilities and challenges facing today’s graphic designers as our profession evolves and matures. Corporate and brand identity, positioning and website design are his passion and what he spends most of his time doing.
“As in life, AIGA is as interesting and enriching as you make it.To me AIGA is a vital support system to graphic deisgners and provides leadership for healthy strategic discussion, higher levels of craft, and professional standards.”
SECRETARY :
Laura Coburn secretary@upstatenewyork.aiga.org
MEMBERSHIP:
Bill Klingensmith
Principal and Creative Optimist for a small studio called “MYDARNDEST” in the City of Rochester, New York. He previously taught in a local university and has completed online experiences called: “Drive Project”


