
40th Annual Chocolate Ball
Cake Competition Judge

Adam Bello
Monroe County Executive
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is prioritizing public safety, public health and infrastructure while facilitating economic and workforce development to Bring Monroe Back stronger. He is making systemic changes in Monroe County, rethinking and retooling how the County does business, and creating sustainable solutions that will benefit our community for generations to come.
County Executive Bello’s commitment to sound fiscal policies and responsible governance has led to six upgrades in Monroe County’s credit rating since he took office in 2020. His recently enacted, unanimously approved 2025 County budget reduced the property tax rate to the lowest rate in recorded history – while maintaining, and even expanding, County services.
Adam Bello is a lifelong Monroe County resident. He and his wife Meghan, a public school principal, live with their two children in the Town of Irondequoit. Prior to his election as Monroe County Executive, Bello served as Monroe County Clerk and Irondequoit Town Supervisor. Bello’s public service has been guided by the desire to make our community a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Other Judges
Tommy Brunett
Founder, Iron Smoke DistilleryDr. Ashley Cross
Founding Executive Director, HOPE585Tammy Fuchs
Pastry Chef, Genesee Valley ClubDr. Seanelle Hawkins
President & CEO, Urban League of RochesterMichelle Hess
Pastry Chef, Engine 14 BreweryMina Hoyt
General Manager, Chef's Catering at Bishop Kearney High SchoolDr. Heidi Macpherson
President, SUNY BrockportTammy Mayberry
Chief of Staff at City of Rochester, NYJoe Morelle Jr.
Executive Director, UNiCONKelly Scott
Owner, Get Caked BakeryElaine Spaull
Executive Director, The Center for YouthMichelle Woods
Real Estate Agent, Empire Realty Group
