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Human Resources
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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES
President’s Office
Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman
Acting President
Dr. Hoffman received a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from SUNY Martime College at Fort
Schuyler, a M.S. in Mathematics from Adelphi University, and a Ed.D. from LaSalle University. He has
worked at SUNY Maritime since 1977, serving as a Mathematics and Computer Science Professor and
was named a Distinguished Teaching Professor in 2001. Dr. Hoffman has also served as SUNY Maritime’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2012.
Welcome Dr. Hoffman!
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Chief of Staff
President’s Office
Ms. VanderZee earned an interdisciplinary B.A. from Calvin College, a M.A. in
International Relations from the University of Notre Dame, and a J.D. and
LL.M. from Notre Dame Law School. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the
University of Notre Dame in Political Science and Peace Studies. Previously,
Ms. VanderZee worked as a Youth Director, Legal Researcher, Television Correspondent, and an Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Canton.
Welcome Lenore!
Lenore VanderZee
Publications Project Coordinator
Public Relations
Mr. Mulkin received a B.Tech in Graphic Multimedia Design from SUNY Canton. While attending SUNY Canton, he earned the Canino Award for Academic
Excellence. Mr. Mulkin previously worked in a temporary position at SUNY
Canton as a Web Editor.
Welcome Matt!
Matthew Mulkin
Academic Affairs
Transfer Credit Evaluator
Admissions
Ms. Dailey-Faulkner received her A.S. in Early Childhood Education from
SUNY Canton. She received both her B.A. in Childhood Education and
M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from SUNY Potsdam. Ms. DaileyFaulkner has received certification in Childhood 1-6 and New York State Certification in Child Abuse Identification.
Welcome Tiffany!
Tiffany Dailey-Faulkner
Analyst
Institutional Research
Yanqing Ding
Ms. Ding received her B.E. in Enterprise Management from Anhui University,
China. She received her M.S. in Applied Statistics from Syracuse University.
Ms. Ding was employed as an Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and a Professional Tutor at SUNY Canton. Ms. Ding has Professional Certification as a SAS
Certified Base Programmer. She has academic membership in the Association
for Women in Mathematics and The International Group for the Psychology of
Mathematics Education.
Welcome Yanqing!
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Special Project Coordinator to the Provost
Provost’s Office
Ms. Dunnan received an A.A. in General Studies from Yakima Valley Community College. She previously worked as a Human Resources Manager for B.E.A.N.
LLC/Green B.E.A.N. Delivery and a Program Assistant in the Arts and Sciences
Dean’s Office at Yakima Valley Community College.
Welcome Nicole!
Nicole Dunnan
Keyboard Specialist I
Admissions
Ms. Felt received her B.A. in English (Literature) and her M.S.Ed in Information and Communication Technologies from SUNY Potsdam. Ms. Felt previously was employed as an Administrative Secretary in the University Advancement Dept. at St. Lawrence University. Prior to working at St. Lawrence University, Ms. Felt was a Human Resources Clerk at the Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country in Canton.
Welcome Aimee!
Aimee Felt
Keyboard Specialist I
Registrar’s Office
Kristina Jones
Ms. Jones attended SUNY Morrisville where she studied Equine Science and
Management and also attended SUNY Canton as a part-time, non-degree student. Her previous employment includes working as a Keyboard Specialist at
the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, Associated Reporters, Inc.,
and St. Lawrence Internists in Massena.
Welcome Kristina!
Admissions Counselor
Admissions
Mr. Leiser received his B.A., Magna Cum Laude, in Government and Asian
Studies from St. Lawrence University. Before coming to SUNY Canton, Andrew
taught English in China and was a Special Needs Instructor at Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton.
Welcome Andrew!
Andrew Leiser
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Keyboard Specialist I
Registrar’s Office
Ms. LaMay is a graduate of Watertown High School and Corning Cable Systems
where she earned a certificate in Splicing Fiber Optics. Prior to joining SUNY
Canton, Ms. LaMay was employed as a Title Clerk at Frenchies Chevrolet in
Massena and for Niagara Mohawk.
Welcome Amy!
Amy LaMay
Admissions Counselor
Admissions
Ms. Radley received her B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Brockport where she
also minored in English Literature. She received her M.S. in Education and
Certificate of Advance Study in School Counseling from SUNY Plattsburgh. Ms.
Radley was previously an Admissions Intern at Canton, completed a School
Counseling Internship at Beekmantown Central School District, was a Residence Director at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, and Resident Assistant at SUNY Brockport.
Welcome Julia!
Julia Radley
Keyboard Specialist 2
Admissions
Colleen Sheridan
Ms. Sheridan received an A.A.S. degree in Secretarial Science from SUNY Canton and is currently attending online classes through SUNY Empire College to
earn a Bachelor’s degree in Community and Human Services with a concentration in Children and Adolescents. Ms. Sheridan comes to us from the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, Children and
Youth Services where she was employed as a Keyboard Specialist I. Previous to
this, she was a Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric
Center.
Welcome Colleen!
Director of Admissions
Admissions
Mr. Smith received his B.A. in Writing and his M.S. in Administrative Science
from John Hopkins University. He was previously employed as the Admissions
Director at The College of Idaho where he led a team of seven full-time professionals and dozens of paid and volunteer part-time student workers and ambassadors. Previously, Mr. Smith was the Dean of Enrollment Management at the
University of Maine at Fort Kent, Vice President of Enrollment Management
and Marketing at Excelsior College in Albany, and Adjunct Instructor in the
School of Business (distance education).
Welcome Bruce!
Bruce Smith
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Academic Support Services and Instructional Technologies
Interlibrary Loan Specialist
Library
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Glen Bogardus
Mr. Bogardus received his B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University where he
was an English/Philosophy double major. Mr. Bogardus developed numerous
short stories and two full-length screenplays. He was previously employed as a
Library Clerk II at SUNY Potsdam Crumb Library, a Tutor/Professional Tutor
and Library Aide at SUNY Canton Southworth Library, and a Licensed Real
Estate Agent at Lacy Realty, LLC in Gouverneur.
Welcome Glen!
Staff Assistant
Library
Allan Cox
Mr. Cox received his B.A. in Sociology from SUNY Potsdam. He was previously
employed at Cornell University where he assisted in the Mann Library renovation as well as other projects throughout the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Mr. Cox also worked as a Sound Engineer in the recording studio at the
University of Maryland.
Welcome Allan!
Public Service Assistant Librarian
Library
Michael Magilligan
Mr. Magilligan received his B.A. in Music from SUNY Empire State College and
his M.L.S. in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute. He was Outreach Program Coordinator at the University of the District of Columbia where
he implemented an outreach program for at-risk populations. Mr. Magilligan
was also employed as a Law Librarian at the Correctional Treatment Facility
where he directed legal research in print and database formats. He had a Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in which he handled and maintained premier museum collections.
Welcome Michael!
Academic Counselor
TRIO Student Support Services
Sheila Peo
Ms. Peo received her Associates in Liberal Arts from SUNY Canton. She received her B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Teaching, Certification: N-6 from
SUNY Potsdam. Sheila is not new to SUNY Canton as she was previously Interim Director of Accommodative Services. Prior to her employment here at
Canton, she was a Substitute Teacher for the Children and Youth Services at
the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg and a Substitute Teacher
for the Ogdensburg City School District.
Welcome Sheila!
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Instructional Technologist
On-Line Learning
Christina Smith
Ms. Smith received her Social Science and Business Education Certification
from Lindenwood University and M.S. Ed.: Technology in Education, Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from Lesley College. Ms. Smith
comes to us from St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES where she was employed as an
Instructional Technology Curriculum Coach. She was also a Teaching Assistant at Colton-Pierrepont Central School, an Instructional Technology Specialist at Winchester Public Schools, and a Computer Technology Teacher at Jefferson Middle School.
Welcome Christina!
Canino School of Engineering Technology
Visiting Professor
Mathematics
Ms. Crowner received an A.A. in Business Administration from SUNY Canton,
graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Potsdam receiving her B.A. in Mathematics
and Secondary Education, and received a M.S.Ed. in Special Education from
SUNY Potsdam. Ms. Crowner is not a new face to the SUNY Canton community as she has worked as an Adjunct Instructor in the Mathematics Department
since fall 1994. Previously, she was the Math Lab Coordinator at SUNY Canton.
Welcome Linda!
Linda Crowner
Director of CREST Center for Workforce Development
Mr. Garno received an A.A.S. in Industrial Technology from SUNY Canton. Mr.
Garno has been working at SUNY Canton on a temporary basis as a BPI Site
Coordinator. He previously worked as a Technical Program Manager with Ansen, Inc., a Technical Writer with Corning, Inc., and a Senior Process Engineer
with Ansen Corporation.
Welcome Art!
Arthur Garno
Lecturer
Computer Aided Drafting
Mr. Haskins received a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson
University. While attending Clarkson University, he worked as a Teaching Assistant in Introduction to Computer Aided Design, Rigid Body Dynamics, and as
an Instructor in Developing Spatial Thinking.
Welcome Cullen!
Cullen Haskins
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Instructional Support Associate
Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance
Daniel Lallier
Mr. Lallier received an A.A.S in Individual Studies, a Certificate in Computer
Aided Drafting, and a Certificate in Electrical Construction from SUNY Canton.
Mr. Lallier is not a new face to the SUNY Canton community as he has worked
in temporary positions as an Instructional Support Assistant and Adjunct Instructor in the Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance program since fall
2009. Previously, he worked as the Postmaster in Harrisville and Supervisor of
Customer Services for the Post Office in Gouverneur.
Welcome Dan!
Instructor
Graphic and Multi-Media Design
Ms. Mahoney received a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art
and Design, a M.A. in Fine Art from Long Island University, and a M.F.A. in
Digital Art from Pratt Institute. Ms. Mahoney previously worked as an Adjunct
Facilitator at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and an Adjunct Instructor at Nassau Community College, Molloy College, and St. John’s University.
Welcome Kathleen!
Kathleen Mahoney
Lecturer
Computer Aided Drafting
Ms. Miller received a B.S. in Interior Design from West Virginia University and
a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Ms. Miller previously worked as an Architect/Designer II with Bryden Martel Architects, Inc.
and an Architect/Designer II with Architecture, Inc.
Welcome Courtney!
Courtney Miller
Assistant Professor
Civil and Environmental Technology
Paul Nasados, Jr.
Mr. Nasados received an A.A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology, a B.S. in Structural Design and Construction Engineering, and a M.S. in Engineering from Penn State. He is currently the President and Consulting Engineer for Paul Peter Nasados, Jr. Inc. Mr. Nasados
previously worked as an Instructor in Civil Engineering at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Welcome Paul!
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School of Business and Liberal Arts
Lecturer
Legal Studies
Casey Dickinson, Esq.
Mr. Dickinson received a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Rochester and graduated Cum Laude from the Syracuse University College of Law
receiving his Juris Doctor. Mr. Dickinson has been an Adjunct Instructor for
SUNY Canton since the fall of 2009, while also working as an attorney for the
Law Office of Franklin Josef. Mr. Dickinson completed his internship at the
Office of the New York State Attorney General.
Welcome Casey!
Instructor
Psychology
Ms. LeBoeuf-Davis received her B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam and a
M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. She is anticipating receiving her Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University this fall. Ms. LeBoeuf-Davis previously worked as an
Advanced Placement Statistic Reader for the College Board’s Advance Placement Program, taught as an Adjunct Instructor at Louisiana Tech University,
and has vast experience as a Clinician and a Direct Service Provider.
Welcome Desiree!
Desiree LeBoeuf-Davis
Lecturer
Humanities
Ms. Rodriguez received her B.S. in Broadcasting and Films from Boston University, her M.A. in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College, and a M.S. in
Teaching Elementary Education from SUNY Potsdam. Ms. Rodriguez has been
an Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Canton since the fall of 2004, while also working as a Teacher for the New York State Department of Corrections in Malone.
She has also served as an Adjunct Instructor for SUNY Empire State College
and Kaplan University.
Welcome Rhonda!
Rhonda Rodriguez
Assistant Professor
Accounting
Dr. Trill received his A.A.S. in Accounting from SUNY Alfred, his B.S. in Accounting from Bemidji State University, a Master’s in Public Administration
from Ball State University, a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Indianapolis, and a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Argosy
University. Dr. Trill previously taught at SUNY Fredonia, Indiana Tech, Bluefield State College, College of Coastal Georgia, and the University of Maryland.
Welcome Brian!
Dr. Brian Trill
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Assistant Professor
Psychology
Jennifer Waite
Ms. Waite received a B.A. in Sociology from SUNY Cortland and a M.S.Ed. from
St. Lawrence University. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Education, specializing
in Community College Leadership, with Walden University. Ms. Waite previously worked for Clinton Community College as a Human Services Department
Chairperson/Faculty/Education Coordinator and Director of Outpatient Services
for Champlain Valley Family Center.
Welcome Jennifer!
School of Science, Health & Criminal Justice
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Dawne Barkley
Ms. Barkley is a Licensed Practical Nurse receiving her A.A.S. in Nursing from
SUNY Canton, her B.S. in Nursing from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, and her M.S. in Nursing from Walden University. Ms. Barkley has been
an Adjunct Instructor for SUNY Canton since the fall of 2007, while working at
Canton-Potsdam Hospital. She is presently a Staff Nurse and has worked in
various areas of the hospital: Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, and Intensive Care.
Welcome Dawne!
Lecturer
Nursing
Leah Payne Worden
Ms. Payne Worden received her B.S. in Nursing from Niagara University and
her M.S. in Nursing from Gannon University. She completed the RN First Assist Program at University of Rochester. She has worked as an Adjunct Instructor for SUNY Canton since spring 2012, while working as a Staff RN at CantonPotsdam Hospital. Ms. Payne Worden previously worked as a Registered Nurse
First Assistant at Mercy Hospital, an OR Staff Nurse at Warren General Hospital, and a Medical Surgical Coordinator at Westfield Memorial Hospital.
Welcome Leah!
Lecturer
Nursing
Michael Pinkerton
Mr. Pinkerton graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Nursing from
SUNY Utica Rome. He has worked as an Adjunct Instructor for SUNY Canton
since fall 2005, while working as a RN in the Cardiac Imaging Department at
Canton-Potsdam Hospital. He previously worked as a Staff Development Director and Critical Care Coordinator at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in addition to
working as an Adjunct Instructor in the Nursing Program at SUNY Canton
years ago.
Welcome Mike!
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Instructional Support Associate
Physical Therapy Assistant
Ms. Reilly received her A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from Maria College and a B.S. in Physical Education from SUNY Brockport. Ms. Reilly is not a
new face to the SUNY Canton community as she has worked as an Adjunct Instructor in the Physical Therapy Assistant program since spring 2009 and several years ago as a part-time Instructional Support Associate. Most recently,
Ms. Reilly worked as a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant for FEH BOCES.
Welcome Anne!
Anne Reilly
Lecturer
Nursing
Ann Root
Ms. Root received her B.S. in Nursing from Hartwick College, her M.S. in Nursing from Syracuse University, and M.L.S. from University at Albany. She is
also certified as a Disaster Mental Health Trainer. Ms. Root previously worked
as an Instructor for Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and VP for Patient Care Services
at River Hospital.
Welcome Ann!
Administrative Services
Cleaner
Physical Plant
Andrew Carr
Mr. Carr is a 2011 graduate of Lisbon Central School where he obtained his Regents Diploma. Mr. Carr is a member of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department
where he received the “Most Improved Fire Fighter” award and also a member
of the Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad. Mr. Carr was previously employed
by the College Association at SUNY Canton where he worked in the Textbook
Center, Mailroom, and Campus Store.
Welcome Andrew!
Sustainability Coordinator
Physical Plant
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Kelly Carter
Ms. Carter received her A.A.S. in Conservation Natural Resources from
Finger Lakes Community College and her B.A. in Environmental Science
from SUNY Plattsburgh. She also received the Advanced Certificate in
Campus Sustainable Innovation from The University of Vermont. Prior
to joining SUNY Canton, Ms. Carter was a Research Assistant at Pace
University. Previously, Ms. Carter was employed as an Instructional Faculty and Sustainability Coordinator with the National Sports Academy in
Lake Placid, NY.
Welcome Kelly!
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University Police Officer I
University Police
Mr. Cummings received his A.S. in Criminal Justice from Mohawk Valley Community College and B.S. in Criminal Justice from SUNY IT. Mr. Cummings
was previously employed as a Guard with LB Security in Utica, NY.
Welcome David!
David Cummings
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Human Resources
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Mary Dolan
Ms. Dolan graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a B.A. in Employment Relations
and a minor in Economics. Previously, Ms. Dolan was a regional Human Resources Manager for Kraft Foods. In 2005, Ms. Dolan joined SUNY Potsdam’s
Human Resources Department as the Assistant Director and later as Director
and Assistant Vice President. In January of 2013, Ms. Dolan became the shared
Assistant Vice President. She is a member of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and the Society for Human Resources
Managers.
Welcome Mary!
Staff Assistant
College Accounting
Mr. Dox received his A.A.S. in Accounting from SUNY Alfred and his B.S. in
Accounting from Clarkson University. Mr. Dox comes to us from St. Lawrence
University where he held the title of Student Account Administrator of Student
Financial Services, and prior to this, he was Chief Student Account Clerk. Mr.
Dox is a member of numerous organizations such as the New York State Organization of Bursars and Business Administrators.
Welcome Travis!
Travis Dox
Administrative Assistant
Liberty Partnership Program
Debra Fields
Ms. Fields is a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and Northwest Tech
(BOCES) where she completed the 2-year Office Technology program. Ms.
Fields comes to us from Morristown Central School where she was employed as
the Guidance Secretary. Previously, she was employed by the Massena Housing Authority, Aimtronics Corporation, and the St. Lawrence County Probation
Department.
Welcome Debra!
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Cleaner
Physical Plant
Mr. Figulara was previously employed with the College Association in Maintenance, Line Cook at Gentry’s Clam Cove in Gouverneur, and Line Worker at Too
Bro, Inc. in Lowville.
Welcome Brian!
Brian Figulara
Cleaner
Physical Plant
Mr. Fleury was previously employed as a Team Member at Tractor Supply in
Massena, Owner and Operator of Mow More Lawn Care, and Merchandising
Executing Assoc. at Home Depot in Massena.
Welcome Joshua!
Joshua Fleury
General Mechanic
Physical Plant
Mr. Garvey received his A.A.S. degree and certificates in Air Conditioning/
Refrigeration Maintenance, Heating, and Plumbing and Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance at SUNY Canton. Mr. Garvey comes to us from Ansen
Corp. where he worked as an Electrical Mechanical Technician. Previously, he
was a Maintenance Mechanic at Integrated Book Technology in Troy, NY.
Welcome Greg!
Greg Garvey
University Police Officer I
University Police
Mr. Harris received his B.A. in Sociology from Utica College and his M.S. in Administration in Justice and Security from the University of Phoenix. Prior to
joining SUNY Canton, Mr. Harris was the Head Modified Football Coach at
New York Mills Union Free School.
Welcome Larre!
Larre Harris, Jr.
Cleaner
Physical Plant
James Higgins
Mr. Higgins is a graduate of Senn High, Chicago, IL. He previously was employed at Canton-Potsdam Hospital as a Housekeeper, and prior to this, Mr.
Higgins was employed by Olsten Staffing where he worked as a Janitor and
Custodian.
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Chief
University Police
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
John Kaplan
Mr. Kaplan received his B.A. in Sociology from SUNY Potsdam and his M.A. in
Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. Previously, Mr. Kaplan was Chief of
Police for the Municipal Police Department in Potsdam. Prior to his position
as Chief of Police in Potsdam, Mr. Kaplan was a Lieutenant with the Municipal Police Dept. in Potsdam, Chief of Police for the Village of Norwood, and
Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Canton.
Welcome John!
Deputy Chief
University Police
Mr. Mulkin received his A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Corning Community
College, his B.A. in Industrial Labor Relations from SUNY Potsdam, and is a
graduate of the 203rd session of the FBI National Academy. Mr. Mulkin served
as Chief of Police with the Village of Canton for 18 years. While serving as the
Chief of Police for the Village of Canton, he also was teaching Police Communications and Criminal Investigation at SUNY Canton.
Welcome Alan!
Alan Mulkin
Textbook Center/Mailroom Clerk
College Association
Deanna Ossenkop
Ms. Ossenkop received her B.S. degree in English-Journalism from Marymount
College of Fordham University. Ms. Ossenkop was previously employed at Regional Transportation Program, Inc. in Portland, ME as a Data & Billing Assistant and Data Entry Clerk.
Welcome Deanna!
Help Desk Technician
Information Services
Mr. Pearson received his A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems and B.T. in
Information Technology at SUNY Canton. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Technician, Mr. Pearson was also employed at Canton as a Help Desk Assistant.
Welcome Tom!
Tom Pearson
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Keyboard Specialist II
Student Service Center
Ms. Pelkey graduated from SUNY Canton with an A.A.S. in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Student Service Center, she was employed at Bare
Hill Correctional Facility as Keyboard Specialist I in the Guidance Department.
Welcome Stacy!
Stacy Pelkey
General Mechanic
Environmental Health and Safety
Mr. Robert is a graduate of SUNY Canton where he earned his A.A.S. degree in
Civil Engineering Technology. He was previously employed at Lowe’s as a
Plumbing Pro in the Plumbing Department (CSA II) and prior to this, Mr. Robert was Owner/Operator of CORO Construction in Hermon, NY.
Welcome Craig!
Craig Robert
Assistant Director for Recruitment and Employee Relations
Human Resources
Mr. Rourke graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a B.A. in Economics. He then
went on to spend the next 31 years working for General Motors in both Massena
and Honeoye Falls, NY. While with GM, he held various positions including
Plant Quality Manager and Personnel Director.
Welcome Dave!
David Rourke
Coordinator
Environmental Health and Safety
Mr. Russell received an Associates from SUNY Cobleskill where he majored in
Plant Science and a Bachelor of Technology from SUNY Cobleskill in Environmental Studies. Mr. Russell was previously employed as a Project Manager at
Atlantic Testing Laboratories. While at Atlantic Testing, he was responsible for
numerous projects that included providing environmental consulting services.
Many projects were performed locally at St. Lawrence University and Clarkson
University. While at SUNY Cobleskill, Mr. Russell was the Assistant College
Soccer Coach.
Welcome Torey!
Torey Russell
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Sheila Scott
Payroll Manager
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Sheila Scott
Ms. Scott received her B.A. at SUNY Potsdam and M.S. at St. Lawrence University. Ms. Scott began her career with SUNY Potsdam in May 1999. She is currently Payroll Manager for both SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam and Benefits Manager only for SUNY Potsdam. Ms. Scott oversees the shared payroll
operations for Canton and Potsdam to include student assistant, college work
study, graduate assistant, and administrative payrolls. She has worked in multiple areas within HR including Affirmative Action, Recruitment, Benefits, Orientation and Training.
Welcome Sheila!
Director
Environmental Health and Safety
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Calvin Smith
Mr. Smith received his A.S. in Math and Science at Onondaga County Community College and his B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University. Mr. Smith was also in
the United States Marine Corps. Prior to joining SUNY Canton, Calvin was employed as a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, where he provided environmental health and safety technical expertise/risk management for site programs and construction projects in support
of a complex 500-acre Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Facility.
Welcome Calvin!
Student Affairs
Women’s Soccer Coach
Athletics
Ms. Arsenault received her B.S. in Sports Management from Slippery Rock University and M.B.A. from Waynesburg University. Ms. Arsenault was the Assistant Soccer Coach at Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania from August 2010
until joining the staff at SUNY Canton and, during the 2012 season, was the
first assistant for both Men’s and Women’s soccer programs. Prior to this, she
was the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Hamilton College.
Welcome Sarah!
Sarah Arsenault
Men’s Basketball Coach
Athletics
James Bechtel, Jr.
Mr. Bechtel received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University. He received his M.S. in Advanced Coaching/Physical Education from Springfield College. Before joining the staff at SUNY Canton, Mr. Bechtel was the
first assistant Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at St. Lawrence
University; first assistant Coach/Health and Fitness Professor at Shepherd University, and Assistant Coach at Susquehanna University.
Welcome James!
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Residence Hall Director
Residence Life
Ms. Chamberlain received an A.S. with High Honors in Agricultural Business
and B.S. with Honors in Agricultural Business Management from SUNY Cobleskill. Ms. Chamberlain was previously employed as an Assistant Hall Director at the University of Buffalo where she directly managed and supervised a
staff of 17 Resident Advisors.
Welcome Sarah!
Sarah Chamberlain
Men’s Hockey Coach
Athletics
Trevor Gilligan
Mr. Gilligan received his B.E. in Wellness Management with a minor in Coaching from SUNY Oswego. Mr. Gilligan comes to us from Northwood School in
Lake Placid where he was the Head Midget Hockey Coach, Boys Hockey Recruiting Director, and Admissions Assistant. Previously, he was the Strength
and Conditioning Coach and Senior History teacher in the Social Science Department at Northwood School. Mr. Gilligan was Assistant Coach for the
Northwood School Junior Team, Midget Team, and other teams/camps. Mr. Gilligan was a member of the SUNY Oswego Hockey Team from 2003-2007 and a
member of the 2007 Division III National Championship team.
Welcome Trevor!
Sports Information Director
Athletics
Nate Hart
Mr. Hart received his B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Athletic Coaching
from SUNY Oswego. He received his M.S. in General/Business Management
from Elmira College. He was a Graduate Assistant for Elmira College Sports
Sports Information in Elmira, where he served as the primary contact for 17
varsity intercollegiate sports. Mr. Hart was also a Student Assistant for
Oswego State Sports Information where he assisted in the transfer of website
material to a new content management system (SIDEARM). He has campus
and field experience such as Sports Writer for The Oswegonian and Sports Anchor for WTOP-10 TV, both in Oswego.
Welcome Nate!
LPN
Health Services
Ms. Hynes is a Licensed Practical Nurse who has previously been employed at
North Country Children’s Clinic as an OB LPN at Claxton Hepburn Medical
Center, Office LPN at Seaway Healthcare, and as a Medications Certified Resident Aide at United Helpers Care. Ms. Hynes attended SUNY Canton for her
EMT certification. She is currently the EMS Captain with the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer EMT with the Ogdensburg Rescue
Squad.
Welcome Jennifer!
Jennifer Hynes
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Residence Hall Director
Residence Life
Mr. Johnson received his A.S. in Business Administration and B.B.A. in Management from SUNY Canton. Mr. Johnson was a Resident Assistant at SUNY
Canton where he received the Resident Assistant of the Year Award in 2013.
He was also involved in various activities such as President of the Brother 2
Brother Club, Student Representative, and Judicial Hearing Board member.
Welcome Samuel!
Samuel Johnson, III
Women’s Softball Coach
Athletics
Jackie Klahold
Ms. Klahold received her B.A. in Communications (Print and Media) from Florida Atlantic University. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education and
M.S. in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University. Ms.
Klahold was the Assistant Softball Coach (Intern) at Susquehanna University,
1st Assistant Softball Coach at Iona College, Director of Softball Operations at
Frozen Ropes, and Head Softball Coach at Crestwood High School.
Welcome Jackie!
Men’s Soccer Coach
Athletics
Mr. Penrod received his B.S. in Secondary Education - Social Studies from
Juniata College. He was Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Southern Vermont College where he was named the 2011 New England Collegiate Conference Coach
of the Year. Mr. Penrod was a 4-year member of the Juaniata College Men’s
Soccer Team.
Welcome Tim!
Timothy Penrod
Residence Hall Director
Residence Life
Mr. Pietropaolo received his A.A.S. Criminal Justice Degree, Summa Cum
Laude, and B.T., Summa Cum Laude, in Criminal Investigation from SUNY
Canton. While at Canton, he was Secretary of Alpha Phi Sigma (American
Criminal Justice Degree Honor Society), member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and President of the Resident Hall Association.
Welcome Nathaniel!
Nathaniel Pietropaolo
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Promotions Across Campus

David Akins - Textbook Center Manager, College Association
Previously Textbook Center Clerk, College Association

Martin Avery - Plant Superintendent
Previously Plant Utilities Engineer 2

Derek Bateman - Plant Utilities Engineer 2
Previously Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Kyle Brown - Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
(Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Previously Director of Information Services and Online Learning

Chelsea Chase - Assistant Director of Admissions
Previously Admissions Advisor

Yu Chin Cheng - Associate Professor, Decisions Systems
Previously Assistant Professor, Decisions Systems

Martin Clark-Stone - Professor, Heating and Plumbing
Previously Associate Professor, Heating and Plumbing

Elizabeth Connolly - Assistant Vice President for Administration/Affirmative Action Officer
Previously Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer

Amanda Deckert - Admissions Advisor
Previously Admissions Counselor

Jondavid DeLong - Dean, School of Business and Liberal Arts
Previously Associate Professor, Legal Studies

Chad Delosh - Admissions Counselor
Previously Admissions Intern

Elizabeth Erickson - Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Previously Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

William Fassinger - Professor, Criminal Justice
Previously Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

Christa Kelson - Associate Professor, Accounting
Previously Assistant Professor, Accounting

Troy Lassial - Associate Director of Residence Life
Previously Residence Hall Director/Intramural and Free Recreation Director

Corey Lavoie - SUNY Campus Worker
Previously Cleaner
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
Johanna Lee - Director of Tutoring Services
Previously Instructional Support Technician, Tutoring Services

Veigh Lee - Staff Associate/Director of Accommodative Services
Previously Instructional Support Technician, Accommodative Services

Priscilla Leggette - Director of Student Activities
Previously Associate Director of Student Activities and Diversity

Thomas Locke - Highway Equipment Operator
Previously SUNY Campus Worker

Sally MacDonald - Operations Clerk, Campus Store
Previously Mailroom Clerk, Campus Store

Kari McCormick - Agency Program Aide, Registrar
Previously Keyboard Specialist II, Registrar

Jennifer McDonald - Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant
Previously Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant

David Mills - Maintenance Supervisor 2, Physical Plant
Previously Maintenance Supervisor 1, Physical Plant

Nichole O’Shea - Office Clerk, Chaney Dining Center
Previously Receptionist, Chaney Dining Center

Brian Perry - University Police Officer 2
Previously University Police Officer 1

Billy Planty - SUNY Campus Worker
Previously Cleaner

Christine Scuderi - Staff Associate/Head Athletic Trainer
Previously Instructional Support Associate/Athletic Trainer

Memorie Shampine - Registrar
Previously Assistant Director, Registrar

Jessica Spooner - Assistant Librarian
Previously Instructional Support Technician, Library

Kamal Turner - Instructional Support Associate, Graphic and Multi-Media Design
Previously Instructional Support Assistant, Graphic and Multi-Media Design

Michaela Young - Assistant to the President
Previously Secretary I, President’s Office

Ryan Young - Associate Professor, Nursing
Previously Assistant Professor, Nursing
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Staffing Changes Across Campus

Stacey Basford - Compliance Training Coordinator (Shared Position with SUNY Potsdam)
Previously Executive Assistant to the President

Anthony Caracciolo - Life Safety Systems Manager, Physical Plant (Shared Position with
SUNY Potsdam)
Previously Project Manager/Site Representative, Physical Plant

Lisa Colbert - Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Previously Chief of University Police

Tina Demo - Library Clerk II, Library
Previously Keyboard Specialist II, Admissions

Anne Drake - Assistant Director, Registrar
Previously Interim Registrar

Marianne DiMarco-Tempkin - Retention Specialist, Advising Center
Previously Instructor, Biology

Susan Law - Director of Dining Services
Previously Operations Director

Maureen Maiocco - Professor, Chair, Early Childhood
Previously Interim Dean, School of Business and Liberal Arts

Matthew Metcalf - Instructor, Sports Management
Previously Sports Information Director

Molly Mott - Dean, Academic Support Services and Instructional Technologies
Previously Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Academic Support Services and Retention

Michael Newtown - Interim Dean, Canino School of Engineering Technology
Previously Associate Professor, Energy Technologies

Janet Parcell-Mitchell - Assistant Professor, Health and Fitness
Previously Temporary Instructor, Health and Fitness
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
Julie Parkman - Assistant Director of Career Services
Previously Associate Director of Advancement

Kristen Roberts - Student Conduct Officer
Previously Associate Director of Residence Life for Leadership Development

Nancy Rowledge - Assistant Director for Human Resources Operations
Previously Health Benefits Administrator

Amanda Rowley - Assistant to the Vice President for Administrative Services
Previously Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Assistant to the Vice President for
Administrative Services

Crystal Simmons - Nurse Practitioner, Health Services
Previously Assistant Professor, Nursing

Michael Smith - Agency Service Representative, Administrative Services
Previously Agency Service Representative, Student Service Office

Travis Smith - Interim Director of Public Relations
Previously Web Designer

Michael Spearance - Lecturer, Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance
Previously Instructional Support Associate, Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance
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Human Resources
FALL 2013 NEWSLETTER
Commuter Bus Service in St. Lawrence County
French Hall 201
Ogdensburg to Heuvelton to Rensselaer Falls to Canton
Please call 315-393-5200 or visit
Phone: 315-386-7325
http://www.commuterbusinfo.com/index2.html.
Fax: 315-386-7064
E-mail: hr@canton.edu
A special thanks to those who contributed to
this newsletter:
Greg Kie - Media Relations
Ellen Rowe-Jones - Human Resources
Nancy Rowledge - Human Resources
We’re here to serve you!
www.canton.edu/human_resources
Important Telephone Numbers
CSEA Benefit Fund
1-800-323-2732
UUP Benefit Fund
1-800-887-3863
Empire Plan
1-877-769-7447
Davis Vision
1-800-999-5431
Eye Med
1-800-521-3605
Flexible Spending Account
1-800-358-7202
EAP
Delta Dental
315-386-7404
1-800-471-7093