Binghamton resident Mark A. Bordeau has been appointed by the Gov. Hochul to serve on the SUNY Upstate Medical University Council. Bordeau’s term on the council runs through June 30, 2025.

Bordeau serves as president and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, which serves nearly 31,000 people weekly in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins counties, covering nearly 4,000 square miles. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier distributes food and grocery items to individuals through a network of food pantries, meal programs, shelters, after-school programs, senior programs and other agencies.

The SUNY Upstate Medical University Council is an advisory board to Upstate President Mantosh Dewan, MD. Council members are appointed by the governor and hail primarily from all across Central New York region.

“I am pleased that the governor has appointed Mark Bordeau to the Upstate Council,” Dewan said. “His civic experience and leadership with pivotal human service agencies will benefit Upstate as we fulfill our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.”

“Having known Mark Bordeau for many years, I jumped at the chance to suggest his name to Governor Hochul for this appointment,” said Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of the 123^rd Assembly District. His professional experience and commitment to public health will be a valuable addition to the Upstate Council. It is also important to have a voice from the Southern Tier represented, given the many specialty health care interventions Upstate provides to our area.”

Prior to joining the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Bordeau served as executive director of the Rural Health Network of SCNY, where he championed programs addressing the social determinants of health, including food access and rural healthcare needs. In January, Bordeau will begin services as chair of Feeding New York state that supports food banks through New York state.

Organizations that have benefitted from Bordeau’s service include with Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Food Bank of the Southern Tier Advocacy Committee, NY School Nutrition Association.

His honors include the Hunger Champion Award of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

He is a graduate of Empire State College, holds certification as a school nutrition specialist, and a Lead NY Fellowship from Cornell University.