Board of Directors

A 25-year resident of Kenmore, I founded Kenmore Porchfest in 2021 with the goal of building community through music. What began as a small neighborhood event has grown each year under my leadership, becoming one of the village’s most anticipated celebrations. As President, I continue to oversee all aspects of planning and development to ensure the event reflects the spirit and creativity of our community.

Rebecca Nagel keeps things organized as board secretary while managing social media and capturing event highlights through photography. Her passion for music and community helps bring Porchfest to life both online and in person.

Maureen is a lifelong resident of Ken-Ton, currently living in Kenmore with her husband Dan and son James. She has worked in the legal division of M&T Bank for over 37 years and volunteered as treasurer for BSA Troop 286 for 12 years. Maureen is passionate about hiking, birding, gardening, reading and music of all kinds!

Jay Pawlowski is a writer, editor, marketing professional, and mediocre guitarist who has lived in Kenmore since 2009. He discovered Kenmore Porchfest in its second year while out on a walk, and he instantly fell in love with the joy, energy, and (of course) music of many genres coursing through the neighborhood. Musically he is exploring the intersection of surf, garage, spaghetti western, horror, punk, and metal.

Winston Barrus Jr. grew up in Buffalo and has lived in Kenmore for over 50 years. He’s been in bands since 1965 as a singer, guitar player, and bass player, and will be performing at Porchfest 2025 with his “geezer band from college” and One Lime Summer—a three-generation band featuring grandfather, son, and grandson.

Brian is so Kenmore that he was born in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and is jokingly referred to as, "Captain Kenmore," and, "The Mayor" by his friends. He is proud to call this little village his home. Brian had been out of the Buffalo music scene for many years in order to be a stay-at-home dad with his two beloved kiddos. In 2022, he was asked to be a founding member of Dellwood and the Nightshades as their bassist. Just two months after the band's first rehearsal, they had their live debut at Kenmore Porchfest II in his driveway, so each year it doubles as their band birthday party. (Free cake, everyone!) It was through this role of performer that he met Eric Nagel, the founder of Kenmore Porchfest. Kenmore Porchfest ties together three of Brian's main loves in life: family, community, and making music! ✌️❤️🎶