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Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At NHS South Buffalo we are more than a team; we're a dedicated family united by a common mission—to bring warmth, comfort, and sustainability to the homes of low-income households in Buffalo. Get to know the passionate individuals behind the scenes who work tirelessly to weatherize homes, ensuring a brighter and more energy-efficient future for our community. Together, we empower lives, one home at a time.

Shyrl Duderwick 

CEO

Meet Shyrl, our dedicated CEO responsible for shaping a warmer, more sustainable community. With unwavering commitment to low-income households,  Shyrl envisions and leads our nonprofit in providing inclusive weatherization services, ensuring comfort for all

John Pierce

Energy Auditor 

Rob Grigsby

Energy Auditor 

Stefan Rick

Energy Auditor Trainee

Joan Parylo

Program Coordinator

Donna Sciandra

Intake Specialist

In the Field 

Ralph Carpentieri 

Field Supervisor and Heating Specialist 

Jason Carpentieri 

Air Sealing Specialist 

Laun Nguyen

Air Sealing and Insulator Specialist

Charles Eugland Johns

Insulation Specialist 

Mario Vargas Orozco

Insulation Specialist 

Harl Smallwood

Insulation Specialist 

Dwight Thomas

Crew Foreman

South Park Office

Laurie Wagner

Accountant Clerk

Donald Kawa

Construction Analyst

Since our inception in 1979, our Buffalo-based nonprofit has been a steadfast ally to low-income and elderly households. Through our enduring commitment to weatherization, we've woven a tapestry of warmth and security that continues to wrap around the hearts of our community.

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Neighborhood Housing Services 

of South Buffalo, Inc. 

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Weatherize Buffalo is a certified DBA under the legal name Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo, Inc.

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