Kids Event Tickets Board of Directors
Daneen Gallagher - President
Daneen Gallagher (co-founder and President of Kids Event Tickets) is a teacher at Grand Island High School. In her position as a physical education teacher Daneen is especially interested in the physical and emotional development of children. As a high school coach and avid volunteer, she devotes much of her time to improving the quality of life for others. Daneen has been the Logistics Director for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, actively serving for 12 years. She also volunteered as director for her town’s Play for the Park – a fundraiser to secure funds for an area recreation center. In her role as Faculty Advisor for the Niagara Frontier League’s Student Advisory Council, she directs student athletes and annually raises funds for Special Olympics. Daneen holds a BS from Indiana University and an MS from Buffalo State College. She currently lives on Grand Island with her husband and two children Mick and Holly.
Jude Kuehne - Secretary Treasurer
Jude Kuehne, Secretary/Treasurer of Kids Event Tickets, is currently the Payroll Clerk for Grand Island Central Schools servicing over
900 employees. Her past positions include Payroll Clerk for the Erie County Department of Social Services with over 1800 employees, running a family business, and managing a family fun park, The Island Fun Center. Jude has spent many hours volunteering for events such as The United Way Day of Caring, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, St. Stephen’s Fish Fry, and has been a long time member of her class reunion organizing committee. Jude was instrumental in the development of the girls softball league on Grand Island and has been an involved supporter of Grand Island Soccer for over 20 years. Jude attended Buffalo State College where she was a member of the Women’s Soccer Team. She lives on Grand Island with her husband and two children.
Michael Stauffer - Vice President
Michael Stauffer, Vice President of Kids Event Tickets, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a
Masters Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. He is currently a Physical Education Teacher at Grand Island High School. He has been a teacher and coach for the past 13 years. Along with teaching, he has been involved in coaching track, basketball, powerlifting and football. He currently is the
assistant varsity football coach, a position he has held since he started at Grand Island. Along with high school sports, Mike is very active in youth
sports. He is a volunteer coach for youth hockey with the Wheatfield Blades Organization, youth baseball with the North Tonawanda Babe Ruth organization, and youth soccer with the Northtowns Soccer Club. Michael holds a level 2 coaching certification through USA Hockey and has been a coach for the house and select programs. Michael resides in North Tonawanda, New York with his wife, two sons, Rhett and Chase and his new addition, baby Kendal.
Dean Gallagher - Executive Director
Dean Gallagher (co-founder and Executive Director of Kids Event Tickets), spent many years working in corporate settings for Kellogg and Marriott, established his own business, and is now dedicating his time to the enrichment of underprivileged children. He comes with experience in youth sports coaching both baseball and hockey and also served on the Grand Island Little League Board of Directors. He has been involved in community events such as Special Olympics and Relay for Life. Through Kids Event Tickets, he is eager to give back to the underserved children around the country and support community sports and entertainment venues. Dean has earned a BS in Business Administration from Buffalo State College and currently lives with his wife Daneen, and two children.
Nick Kingston - Fundraising/Account Manager
Mick Gallagher - Event Coordinator
Daneen Gallagher - President
Daneen Gallagher (co-founder and President of Kids Event Tickets) is a teacher at Grand Island High School. In her position as a physical education teacher Daneen is especially interested in the physical and emotional development of children. As a high school coach and avid volunteer, she devotes much of her time to improving the quality of life for others. Daneen has been the Logistics Director for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, actively serving for 12 years. She also volunteered as director for her town’s Play for the Park – a fundraiser to secure funds for an area recreation center. In her role as Faculty Advisor for the Niagara Frontier League’s Student Advisory Council, she directs student athletes and annually raises funds for Special Olympics. Daneen holds a BS from Indiana University and an MS from Buffalo State College. She currently lives on Grand Island with her husband and two children Mick and Holly.
Jude Kuehne - Secretary Treasurer
Jude Kuehne, Secretary/Treasurer of Kids Event Tickets, is currently the Payroll Clerk for Grand Island Central Schools servicing over
900 employees. Her past positions include Payroll Clerk for the Erie County Department of Social Services with over 1800 employees, running a family business, and managing a family fun park, The Island Fun Center. Jude has spent many hours volunteering for events such as The United Way Day of Caring, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, St. Stephen’s Fish Fry, and has been a long time member of her class reunion organizing committee. Jude was instrumental in the development of the girls softball league on Grand Island and has been an involved supporter of Grand Island Soccer for over 20 years. Jude attended Buffalo State College where she was a member of the Women’s Soccer Team. She lives on Grand Island with her husband and two children.
Michael Stauffer - Vice President
Michael Stauffer, Vice President of Kids Event Tickets, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a
Masters Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. He is currently a Physical Education Teacher at Grand Island High School. He has been a teacher and coach for the past 13 years. Along with teaching, he has been involved in coaching track, basketball, powerlifting and football. He currently is the
assistant varsity football coach, a position he has held since he started at Grand Island. Along with high school sports, Mike is very active in youth
sports. He is a volunteer coach for youth hockey with the Wheatfield Blades Organization, youth baseball with the North Tonawanda Babe Ruth organization, and youth soccer with the Northtowns Soccer Club. Michael holds a level 2 coaching certification through USA Hockey and has been a coach for the house and select programs. Michael resides in North Tonawanda, New York with his wife, two sons, Rhett and Chase and his new addition, baby Kendal.
Dean Gallagher - Executive Director
Dean Gallagher (co-founder and Executive Director of Kids Event Tickets), spent many years working in corporate settings for Kellogg and Marriott, established his own business, and is now dedicating his time to the enrichment of underprivileged children. He comes with experience in youth sports coaching both baseball and hockey and also served on the Grand Island Little League Board of Directors. He has been involved in community events such as Special Olympics and Relay for Life. Through Kids Event Tickets, he is eager to give back to the underserved children around the country and support community sports and entertainment venues. Dean has earned a BS in Business Administration from Buffalo State College and currently lives with his wife Daneen, and two children.
Nick Kingston - Fundraising/Account Manager
Mick Gallagher - Event Coordinator
