Foundation Leadership
The Jefferson Community College Foundation Board of Directors represents a diverse group of individuals who dedicate their time and resources in service to the Foundation for benefit of Jefferson Community College. This group of volunteers invests their time in making access to a quality, affordable education in the North Country possible—making a tremendous impact in our greater community.
Peter L. Walton '82 - President
Rodman, NY
Attorney, Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall, LLP
Mary M. Corriveau - Vice President
Watertown, NY
Retired City of Watertown Manager
Aaron D. Naklick - Secretary
Watertown, NY
Case Coordinator - Acute Rehab, Samaritan Medical Center
Michelle L. Capone '95 - Treasurer
Watertown, NY
Director of Regional Development, Development Authority of the North Country
Theresa L. Quintin - Immediate Past President
Evans Mills, NY
Retired Director of Healthcare Resource Management, Samaritan Medical Center
Karen Abare, RN, BSN, CIC
Watertown, NY
Director of Infection Prevention, Samaritan Medical Center
James P. R. Ambrose
Black River, NY
Director of Admissions (Financial Aid), Jefferson Community College
Erica Bischof
Watertown, NY
Brand Manager, CAR-FRESHNER Corporation
Daniel J. Dupee, II
Dexter, NY
Vice President for Administration & Finance, Jefferson Community College
Elizabeth C. Fipps
Watertown, NY
Vice President - Foundation and Community Services, Samaritan Medical Center
Walt Hammond
Black River, NY
Vice President-Risk Management Advisor, Haylor, Freyer, and Coon, Inc.
James L. Leven
Sackets Harbor, NY
President/CEO, Community Broadcasters, LLC
Lisa L’Huillier Ruggiero
Watertown, NY
Owner/Broker, Hefferon Real Estate
John F. Penrose
Watertown, NY
Chemistry Professor, Jefferson Community College
Ryan Piche
Lowville, NY
County Manager, Lewis County
Stuart Schmitt
Watertown, NY
Director - Human Resources, Watertown Family YMCA
Ty A. Stone
Watertown, NY
President, Jefferson Community College
Shawn H. West '01
Glen Park, NY
New York Air Brake
Barbara N. Webber - Honorary Director
Black River, NY
Retired Teacher
Joseph L. Thesier '81 - Honorary Director
Watertown, NY
Principal/Engineer, Bernier, Carr & Associates
Jefferson Foundation
1220 Coffeen Street
Watertown, NY 13601
foundation@sunyjefferson.edu
Staff
Ben Foster, Foundation Executive Director
(315) 786-2291
bfoster@sunyjefferson.edu
Edie Roggie, Alumni Development Officer
(315) 786-2326
eroggie@sunyjefferson.edu