Foundation Staff

Our Team

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Bruce joined ACAF as executive director in September 2018, succeeding Denis Dahlgren. He has a bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and master’s degree from Kean College (NJ). Before ACAF, Bruce spent 35 years in college admissions, financial aid and alumni relations.

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Bruce Campbell

Alyssa Bump

Alyssa serves as the ACAF's Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Communications Fellow. She has dual bachelor's degrees from SUNY Fredonia in Journalism and Public Relations. Born and raised in Allegany County, Alyssa is committed to increasing awareness of ACAF’s mission.

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Patty Oliver

Patty Oliver

Patty joined ACAF as an administrative assistant in 2002. Since January 2006, she has been the Foundation’s secretary. Patty helps with a variety of Foundation activities; she is especially involved in the scholarship program and also coordinates our monthly board meetings.

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Peter O'Connor

Peter O’Connor

Peter of Belmont has served as Foundation treasurer since 2006. Peter is a graduate of Alfred University (B.S. in Accounting), and Ohio University (B.F.A. in Music). Peter is retired from the Alfred University music faculty but remains an active musician.

News and Events

Undue Medical Debt Logo
By Alyssa Bump January 16, 2026
Historic partnership makes ACAF the first community foundation in WNY to erase medical debt with Undue.
Person walking across a bridge on the Cuba Greenway Trail
By Bruce Campbell January 9, 2026
The Leadership & Innovation Fund's initial grant of $14,210 is awarded to Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway to support the Cuba Greenway Extension Project.
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By Bruce Campbell January 6, 2026
Allegany County NY non-profits benefit from community foundation support.
By Bruce Campbell October 22, 2025
Allegany County NY non-profits benefit from grant support