Andrew R Gallina

Andy is the president of Gallina Development Corp., the commercial real estate developer behind the renovation of the former Chase Tower into The Metropolitan. A native of Rochester, Gallina graduated from West Irondequoit High School. After four years at Brown University, where he earned his engineering degree, he returned to Rochester to be near his close-knit family. He went to work for his father, a home builder. Gallina Development Corporation develops, owns and manages such commercial projects as Elmgrove Crossings, Vantage Point Business Center, Summit Point Business Park and Total Sports Experience. Gallina’s sister, Rochester Councilwoman Elaine Spaull, serves with him on the Memorial Art Gallery Board of Managers. And his wife, Karen, is active on many community boards.