THE BUFFALO PIONEER'S TRACK AND FIELD CLUB

about us the people behind our non-profit

The Hank Sevillian Foundation is supported by everyone whose life he touched.  We all are dedicated to continue his work in the Buffalo Community.  In addition to the board members, several members of the Buffalo Pioneers Track Club have volunteered to continue his work as coaches and mentors to the next generation of student athletes. 

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Board Members

After Hank’s passing, the organization is being carried forward by his son, Duane “Duke” Sevillian, and two members of the Buffalo Pioneers Track & Field Club.

Econuel Ingram

 Econuel “E” is one of the original members of the Buffalo Pioneers. He graduated from East High School of Buffalo where he lettered in Track and field and received “All High” Honors for his excellence as an outstanding athlete. After graduation he attended Genesee Community College where he began his career in marketing and broadcasting. He later attended the HBCU institution Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte NC and since has become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the marketing arena, his accomplishments include; the UniverSoul Circus and Tyler Perry Productions.

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Cheryl Maria Gandy

Cheryl is a corporate finance attorney in New York City. Over the years, she has represented both domestic and multinational companies on a broad range of corporate finance-related services across a variety of sectors.

After graduating from the University at Buffalo, Cheryl pursued a career in broadcast journalism. She went on to obtain her law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School, Harvard Law School (LLM), and the John F. Kennedy School of Government (MPA).

Cheryl is also an alumnae of the Buffalo Pioneers and was a member of the team at the first Empire State Games in 1978. 

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Duane "Duke" Sevillian

Duane and his sister, the late Debra "DeeDee" Sevillian-Poles, were the first two members of the Buffalo Pioneers Track and Field Club. In addition they both attended the Park School of Buffalo on Athletic Scholarships where Duke set numerous school records in basketball, football, and track.

Duke went on to graduate from Johnson C. Smith University, an HBCU institution. He received his Juris Doctor law degree from Atlanta Law School, his area of specialty is Contract Law and Wills & Estates. 

He follows in his Dad's footsteps and has completed 42 years running the Peachtree Road Race, the world's largest 10K which is  held annually in Atlanta.  

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The Foundation’s Mission

Our mission is to expand the dream of Hank Sevillian to include more AAU track meets in the City of Buffalo.  We are partnered with the Johnnie B. Wiley Foundation to focus on character building and academic achievement.  We will also include events for disabled athletes similar to the Paralympics.   We want to make a difference in the lives of the youth in Buffalo and Western NY. 

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