Thomas Golisano, Business Administration, Pittsford, published a book called, “Built, Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaire’s No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs.”

Douglas Barber , Associate Professor Emeritus of Alfred State and construction technology graduate , was honored with the college’s President’s Medallion.

Susanne Kane Bostrom , Ornamental Horticulture-Floriculture, Steamboat Springs, was nominated to work on the 2020 Rose Parade floats by an American Institute of Floral Designers florist.

Donald O’Leary, Business Administration, Syracuse, published a book, “ Bicentennial Abroad: A Declaration of Independence.”

Brett Talbot, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science, Hornell, received the Excellence in Human Resources Practice award at SUHRA Conference.

Becky Eason, Financial Planning, Hornell, recently passed the CFP exam in March and completed 4,000 hours of the apprentice experience required to earn her Certified Financial Planner designation.

Paul Coleman III, Business Retail Management, Almond, was named president of the Financial Planning Association of WNY.

Jeff Roloson, Construction Architectural Engineering Technology, LeRoy, has been appointed president at LaBella Associates on Jan. 1, 2020.

Amanda Joyce-Phelps, Marketing, Andover, was promoted to director of the Allegany County United Way.

Allison Leary, Business Management, Strykersville, is a customer service representative at Trouw Nutrition.

Kassandra Militello, Construction Management, Kendall, was promoted to assistant project manager at LeChase Construction Services LLC.

Tyler Canne, Business Administration, 2012, and Ashley Mullen, Financial Planning, 2015, Canisteo, married on Sept. 14, 2019 at the Lake Lodge in Alfred.

Emmett Parson, Electrical Technology, Lake Barrington, IL, passed away Oct. 13, 2019.

Robert Brennan, Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Greece, passed away July 13, 2019.

Prudence Hall, Medical Laboratory Technology, Webster, passed away Dec. 7, 2019.

Agatha Marie (Wasserloos) Whelpley, Medical Lab Technician, Cuba, passed away Dec. 5, 2019.

Lyle W. Embt, 87, Animal Husbandry, Bethany, passed away Nov. 17, 2019.

Donald P. Naeye, Office Technologies, Marion,
passed away Feb. 24, 2020.

John W. Gilbride, Agricultural Business, Bend, OR, passed away July 21, 2019.

Francis D. Hart, Agricultural Business, Wellsville, passed away June 28, 2019.

James A. Howland, Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Elmira, passed away Nov. 7, 2019.

Emil Schrickel, Agricultural Engineering Technology Power and Machinery, Nixa, MO, passed away Nov. 14, 2019.

James Barillo Sr., Marketing, Bradenton, FL, passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

Christine Howland Skok, Medical Secretary Science, Banning, CA, passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

David E. Nelson, Accounting, Frewsburg, passed away Feb. 18, 2020.

Paul F. Gretzler, Mechanical Engineering, Lancaster, PA, passed away Nov. 7, 2019.

Darlene Leombrone, Medical Secretary Science, Bloomington, IN, passed away July 13, 2019.

Paul H. Drissel, Construction Engineering Technology, Coopersburg, PA, passed away Feb. 7, 2020.

Richard “Dick” E. Hill, Electrical Engineering, Wappinger Falls, passed away Nov. 28, 2019.

Gary D. Stott, Electromechanics, Auburn, passed away Feb. 28, 2020.

Leonard A. Dziekowicz, Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Utica, passed away March 19, 2020. He was a distinguished World War II veteran, who received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for bravery in the Pacific Theater. He was retired from the IBM Corporation, where he worked as a customer engineer for 35 years.

Michael Davis, Medical Secretary Science, Richmond, VA, passed away July 10, 2019.

Richard M. Sperling, Business Administration, Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Feb. 22, 2020.

Roger E. Patterson, Auto Body Mechanic Specialist, Angelica, passed away March 10, 2020.

Edward Wilson, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Wellsville, passed away Sept. 3, 2019.

Randall Benjamin, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Galeton, PA, passed away Feb. 16, 2020.

David W. Helmer, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Wellsville, passed away Oct. 27, 2019.

Robert J. Baker, Building Trades, Andover, passed away Feb. 23, 2020.

Norine L. Ryan, Audio Visual Technology, Angelica, passed away Dec. 12, 2019.

Paul R. Flanders, Accounting, Manlius, passed away Sept. 7, 2019.

Nancy R. Counterman, Accounting, Wellsville, passed away on June 30, 2019.

Clifford Rourke, Drafting, Las Vegas, NV, passed away June 28, 2019.

Wayne G. Braymiller, Business Administration, Wellsville, passed away Nov. 22, 2019.

Jane A. Trowbridge, Nursing, Livonia, passed away Nov. 22, 2019.

Ronald L. Hoover, Building Trades, Mattydale, passed away Jan. 9, 2020.

Diane Lynn Ellington Smith, Human Services, Bath, passed away Feb. 9, 2020.

Dean M. Snyder DVM, PE, Engineering Science, Hilton, passed away March 14, 2020.

Geary Southwick, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ephrata, PA, passed away Aug. 20, 2019.

Mary Rogers, Medical Assistant, Wellsville, passed away Sept. 2, 2019.

Louanne Serra, Human Services, Andover, passed away July 29, 2019.

The Alfred State Alumni Council has established awards to honor alumni who bring distinction to our alma mater and to themselves through their outstanding personal and professional achievements.

We are honored to present these awards to a group of distinguished alumni who have been nominated by you, the alumni community.

We are now accepting nominations for our 2021 Alumni Awards. Please take a moment to visit our website for additional information on the two awards and nominate someone you feel deserves to be recognized for their achievements.

Carolynn Roberta Lycette, Culinary Arts, Andover, passed away Nov. 27, 2019.

John A. Thompson, Surveying Engineering Technology, Almond, passed away Jan. 7, 2020.

Wendell George Beasley, Nursing, Hornell, passed away Nov. 21, 2019.

Kristen A. Kinsella, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science, Rochester, passed away Oct. 10, 2019.

Monroe Bates, maintenance assistant in Facilities Services, Hornell, passed away April 13, 2020.

Andrea Bidell, retired staff member, Hornell, passed away Jan. 31, 2020.

Everett K. Flanders, retired staff member, Hornell, passed away Nov. 16, 2019.

Dave Geringer, former staff member, Bookline, MA, passed away Dec. 7, 2019.

John W. Hasper, former College Council member, Belfast, passed away Jan. 4, 2020.

Alice Jean Schermerhorn Willsey , retired staff, Orchard Park, passed away Oct. 29, 2019.

A group of Pioneer alumni returned to campus to participate in the women’s alumni basketball game. Pictured here, front row, l-r: Jaslynn Lee, ’07, liberal arts and sciences: social science, Rochester; Andrea Lazauskas, ’95, liberal arts and sciences: humanities, Canandaigua; Destiny Brito, ’15, business administration, New York City; and Kelly Kane, ’18, business administration, Wellsville. Back row l-r: Emily Benes, ‘19, diagnostic medical sonography, Buffalo; Michayla Salatel, ‘19, financial planning, Geneseo; Kim Levee, ’17, radiologic technology, Dansville; Briana Meehan, ’17, nursing, Rexville; Haley Witchella, ’13, individual studies, Oxford; Ardaisha Hudson, ’14, human services management, Brooklyn; and Coach Gina Boyd.

Alumnus and major donor Bob Couse, ’74, automotive service technician, Unadilla, is pictured with retired Director of Alumni Relations Colleen Argentieri, ’85; Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Danielle White; and the world’s largest motorized roller skate, which is one of more than 30 classic cars owned by Bob.

We are excited to share with you that as an Alfred State alum, you are eligible for group discounts and offers from a variety of vendors! These include:

BJ’s – Membership discount

Plymouth Rock Assurance – Plymouth Rock will soon provide alumni in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut with special car insurance discounts. Their alumni discount program will also include unique car insurance benefits like complimentary Get Home Safe® taxi reimbursement and Door to Door Valet Claim Service®, on top of the quality coverage and service Plymouth Rock provides.

Moving & Storage Discount – Special rate agreements are available to alumni through Lake Country Moving & Storage/Seneca Movers Company and Wheaton World Wide Moving.

HotelStorm – Book a hotel using your Alfred State alumni discount and instantly save 10-55 percent worldwide.

Huledet – All alumni receive a birthday message and gifts when their special month comes. Your gifts will include free meals at local restaurants, event tickets, spa treatments, and more – all for you to use to celebrate! Make sure we have your updated email address.

Career Development – connect with great jobs/careers, access our virtual career success center, perfect your resume, and more.

Visit our benefits page for details, helpful tools to locate campus resources for transcripts, continuing education, SUNY Perks, and updating your contact information.