A Dunkirk native, entrepreneur and philanthropist will be the featured speaker at Commencement on Saturday, May 13th at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Donato J. Tramuto, CEO of Tivity Health, Inc., has been named as the Commencement speaker. Tramuto, a recognized innovator and industry leader, has more than 35 years of healthcare experience. In less than one year after being named Tivity Health CEO, Tramuto executed a turnaround of the company's performance by harnessing the lessons he learned through various adversities and "bulldozer" moments, and engineered a creative sale of one of the company's non-performing divisions, adding nearly $1 billion of valuation to the company. Fredonia President Dr. Virginia Horvath says, "Having Mr. Tramuto speak about his own life, career, and 'bulldozer' moments will be inspiring to the graduates. He is an excellent speaker, whose message will appeal to families and friends as well." Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on May 13th at Steele Hall.
