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Lisa Fingar
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Personal: 42, of Chili, married to Bernie Fingar, mother to Erin and Kyle.
Occupation: Marketing manager for SWBR Architects.
Community activities: Paul Road School and Family Association co-president, Girl Scouts of Western NY troop leader, Society for Marketing Professional Services Upstate NY Chapter president. Formerly involved in Professional Services Management Association, marketing special interest group leader; Rochester Women’s Network; the International Business Council of Rochester Board of Directors.
My favorite thing to do in Rochester: Going to any of the lakes, canals or parks and picnic/relax with my family.
Biggest challenge I’ve overcome and how I did it: Staying in college my first semester. I had a really bad case of being homesick and wanted to quit. The hardest thing my parents probably had to tell me was that I had to stick it out for the first semester. It turned out to be the best thing they could have ever advised. By second semester, I had found a great roommate, changed majors, increased my GPA significantly, joined the choir and found my comfort level in being away from home. It was a very difficult transition, but I’m so glad that I stuck it out and ended up having great friends, memories and a wonderful four years at Geneseo.
One thing I’ve always wanted to do but never have: Travel to the Greek Isles.
If I could change one thing about myself it would be: Be more assertive.
The talent I would most like to have: To play the piano.
The one thing I can’t live without: Coffee.
My favorite movie: Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby.
One of my favorite sayings is: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” — Susan B. Anthony.
A person who has inspired me (and why): My father David Maddison. He had a neuromuscular disease throughout his life, but he didn’t allow his disability to slow him down or prevent him from participating in whatever activities we would do. He didn’t complain a lot about being in pain; he just handled it. I think a lot can be learned from just “sucking it up” sometimes and dealing with the situations you are handed. You can adjust your attitude even if you can’t change your situation.
