About Us

Herbert “Herb” Bellamy, Jr. is a life-long  resident of the City of Buffalo.  For the past (25) years, Herb has  served as Chairman of the Board for the Buffalo Sewer Authority.  He is  also the CEO of Buffalo’s Black Achievers, Inc.  For the past (48)  years, the Black Achievers Board of Directors have recognized  individuals in the community who demonstrate a contributing quality of  life for the African American community. During this time, over 2,000  recipients have received a Black Achievers Award. 

Another positive way that Herb is transforming portions of the East  Side of Buffalo is through serving as a developer, most notably Herb has  completed the following projects:

• 1490 Jefferson, “Bellamy Commons” - selective  demolition and new construction of a former 66,000 sq. ft., building.,  into (30) residential units and the Black Achievers Museum.
• 1490 Estates - the development constructed (60) senior housing units   

Serving as a consultant, Herb has worked with the following organizations:  

• People Inc.
• Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc.
• True Bethel Baptist Church (Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY)
• Mt. Olive Baptist Church CDC
• Hamlin Park Taxpayers Association
• Jefferson Avenue Business Committee
• Thurman Thomas Family Foundation
• Northwest Savings Bank
• Sinatra & Company
• CSS Construction

Herb proudly serves as an active Board Member with the following organizations:

• The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum
• Community Services for Every1
• BankonBuffalo
• Law Enforcement Foundation of WNY, Inc.
• Niagara Business Associates