ECCBoardofTrustees

ExecutiveSummary

Date:  March 30, 2017 

 

Subcommittee:  Curriculum and Student Success 

Agenda Item:  Advisory Council Appointments or Reappointments requested to the AAS Degree Programs of Automotive Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer and Electronics Technology, Construction Management Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Visual Communications Technology – Graphic Arts and Printing 

This item is for:    For Board's Approval Backup Documentation:  Attached to this document 

Background Information: 

The appointments or reappointments of Advisory Council members is requested by the following 

academic program Department Chairs (Resumes follow in alpha order by last name.):  

A. Automotive Technology AAS Degree Program Department Chair Joseph Uhrich for appointment of

(1) Frank Guagliano, Service Manager at West Herr Automotive Group; and reappointment of (2) Jay

A. Lucernoni, Service Manager/Service Director with Towne Automotive Group.

B. Civil Engineering Technology AAS Degree Program Department Head Gordon Soderholm for reappointment of (3) Stanley J. Blas, President of WJB Services, Inc.; (4) Thomas Mallare, P.E., Chief Engineer with Herbert F. Darling, Inc.; (5) Susan A. Morog, P.E., Vice President/Department Head of Greenman‐Pedersen, Inc.; and (6) Brian N. Skalman, PLS, Regional Land Surveyor with New York 

State Department of Transportation.

C. Computer and Electronics Technology AAS Degree Program Department Chair Ralph Coviello for appointment of (7) Joseph M. Rivera, who is an Electronic Games Technician.

D. Construction Management Engineering Technology AAS Degree Program Department Chair Gordon Soderholm for reappointment of (8) Joseph M. Dommer, President of Baer & Associates, LLC; and

(9) Thomas W. Glomb, co‐owner of Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.

E. Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degree Program Department Chair Gregory Gillis for appointment of (10) Joseph Tomlinson, Local Apprenticeship Coordinator at the UAW/Ford Motor Company.

F. Visual Communications Technology – Graphic Arts and Printing AAS Degree Program Department Chair Peter Masak for appointment of (11) Jennifer Witkowski, Senior UX Designer at Lullabot.

Reasons for Recommendation: 

An Advisory Council and its work provide evidence and accountability to external agencies and the public 

that academic programs meet needs which are appropriate to the community college mission.  In 

particular, a Council’s input adds substance to the requests and recommendations of departmental 

chairs/heads and faculty related to curriculum, equipment, facilities and program review action plans. 

Fiscal Implications: 

None 

Consequences of Negative Action: 

Lack of individual expertise and career experiences on the Advisory Council.  Furthermore, an inability to 

adhere to the Middle States Accreditation and SUNY regulations for academic programs.  

Steps Following Approval: 

Letters will be sent by President Quinn to individuals confirming appointments and reappointments. 

Contact Information If Any Questions: 

Richard C. Washousky, Provost and Executive Vice President, North Campus 

Phone:  (716) 851‐1500     /     E‐Mail:  washousky@ecc.edu  

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EDUCATION:

1975

1972 t

STANLEY J. BLAS PRESIDENT

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York

Associates in Applied Science in Civil Technology Erie Community College, Buffalo, New York

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIAL TRAINING:

1991

1990 .1987 1987

1982

1982 ·1982 . 1982

1981

1981 .1980 1980 1979

1979 '1979

1979

1978 1977

LEADERSHIP BUFFALO- Chamber of Commerce Leadership Training . "The Job of the Controller"- SUNY at Buffalo/School of Management 40-Hour OSHA Training ....: Emilcott Associates Computer Workshop- "Statistical Analysis of Test Data (SEE-Stat) Design Mix Evaluation(SEE-Mix)" . Attended "Properties of Concrete and Concrete Making Materials", University of Wisconsin . . ACI Seminar- "Lessons from Failures in Concrete Buildings~' Concrete Problems Clinic- World of Concrete ACI Seminar- "Concrete Repair and Restoration" Speaker- Program Content "Quality Assurance and Material Testing 1982 of Buffalo's Light Rail Rapid Transit" ACI Seminar- "Concrete Parking Structures" Registered Instructor I Operator, Windsor Probe Test Systems Krautkramer-Branson, Levell Ultrasonic Inspector . ACI Seminar- "Building code Requirements for Concrete Masonry Structures" · Seminar- "Managing Time" . Conference on Airport Engineering Including Field and Laboratory Testing of Materials- Penn State University. Seminar of Quality Control and Acceptance of Airport Construction Materials- Penn State University Licensed Nuclear Gauge Operator Familiar with Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant Steel And Weld Testing · ·

AWARDS RECEIVED:

ENGINEERING MANAGER OF THE YEAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOMAS H. MCKAIG AWARD

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NYS P.E. Society- 1989 For Dedicated Service To The Public Works in WNY APWA.,.-1989 For Personal Contribution To The Advancement Of Concrete in WNY ACI-1988

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

o American Public Works Association, Member Chairman, Director, Treasurer, Program Chairman for Spring Meeting

.o American Concrete Institute (ACI), Member · · President, Director, Membership Chairman, Program Chairman·· National Member of ACI Committees: 211, 221, 214, 437 and 902

o American Society of Civil Engineers, Member · President, Vice President, Secretary, Director, ASCE Chairman of National Water Specialties Conference ·

o American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Member o American Welding Society, Member o Associates for Bridge Construction and Design, Member

Director, Chairman of Corporate Membership o Buffalo Chamber of Commerce o Business Executives' Association · o Empire State Concrete Aggregate Producers Association, Member of

Technical Committee on Concrete and Aggregates, State Director o Engineering Society of Buffalo, Member

Director, Vice President, Secretary o New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Associate Member

1986 Presidents Award, Chairman- Engineers Week o Niagara Frontier Builders Association, Member o Structural Clinic of Buffalo, Member ,

· President, Vice President, Director o Erie Community College, Civil Engineering I Construction Technology

Member, Advisory Council · o NYS Asphalt Pavement Association, Member.

EXPERIENCE:

4/17/92-Present

. SJB Services, Inc. 5167 South Park Avenue. Hamburg, NY 14075 President

EMPIRE SOILS INVESTIGATIONS, INC.:

7/91 - 4/16/92 VICE PRESIDENT-:- OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ·Responsible for development and marketing of services at all offices throughout Northeast and establishment of new service areas and new office locations. Assist President with day-to-day operations at all office

.locations.

9/89 to 7/91 VICE PRESIDENT. MANAGER- WESTERN REGION Administrative and Technical responsibility for entire Western Region (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Southern Tier, Ohio and Pennsylvania).

12/80 to 7/91 WESTERN DISTRICT MANAGER Responsible for overseeing all subsurface drilling, quality control and engineering activities in Western New York, inclusive of Buffalo, Rochester, Southern Tier and Northwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio. Duties included business development, marketing, personnel development, client contact, financial statistics, proposaland report writing.

4180 to 1.2/87 PROJECT ENGINEER FOR BUFFALO'S LIGHT RAIL RAPID TRANSIT (Materials Consultants to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority) Duties included supervision of all quality control and materials testing on $450 million Rapid Transit System. Scope included all phases of construction consisting of tunnel; cut & cover and surface operations. Responsible for material acceptance in concrete, soils, steel, asphalt and miscellaneous materials.

5174 to 12/87 Director of Technical Services &.Senior Materials Engineer Responsibilities included overlooking all quality control of projects con~isting of testing and inspection in earthwork, steel, concrete, caissons, piles and asphalt. . Duties included establishment .and review of all test criteria and methods followed by accumulation and analysis of all data. Development of company-wide Quality Assurance-Quality Control Programs from laboratory, field testing and. inspection. Established in­house technician certification program in conjunction with NRA, ACI, NBS and ASTM criteria. Experience in concrete inix · designs, asphalt mix designs, pavement designs, surveying, structural steel and detailing together with soils analysis ranging from laboratory tests such as Atterqerg Limits and CBR's to actual field load testing of soils and foundations. Familiar with all . types of testing equipment both in the laboratory and the field. Excellent working knowledge of varied technical material specifications such as ASTM, ACI, NYSDOT and ASNDT .. ·Other duties included Manager of Subsurface Explorations responsible for coordination of various drilling crews together with analyzing and reporting subsurface site conditions.

1976 to 1986 Geotechnical Materials Engineer-Thomsen Associates. Buffalo. New York (Consultants to Empire Soils Investigations, Inc.) Responsible for site investigation reports including soil and foundation studies and niajor . . earthwork control. Design and recommendations including such systems . as caissons, piles, surcharging, spread foundations, highway embankments and pavement design. Evaluation of concrete problems such as low strengths, sealing, cracking, spalling, etc. ·

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TEACHING ASSISTANT- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO·. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

9/74 TO 1/75 Responsible for instructing laboratory sessions regarding the use of various survey equipment. Good exposure to students and instructional principles ..

SGRANFETTO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

· 6/73 to 1 0/73 ·Surveyor and Draftsman Responsibilities included constructing workable field schematics from Blueprints and field layout of complete projects.

FACT TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.

5/72 to 1 0/73 Lab.oratory Manager- Buffalo Office Responsible for supervision of quality control laboratory specializing. in Soils and concrete. Also spent considerable amount of time of field

.Testing. Performing concrete and asphalt mix designs, cement testing, Aggregate testing, soils evaluation, etc.

February 13, 2017

JOSEPH M. DOMMER

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

BAER & ASSOCIATES LLC

, Conc;t:ruclion cO~s!-fltomts

• Erie Community College- A.A.S in Construction Management & Technology- 1992

• State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management --, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - 2003

PROFESSIONAL

• Baer & Associates, LLC - Blasdell, New York

-President: 2004- Present

-Senior Estimator I Vice President: 1999- 2004

- General Construction Estimator I Project Manager: 1996- 1999

- General Construction Estimator: 1992- 1996

- Intetn Estimator: 1991 -1992

VOLUNTEER I PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, Inc. -Buffalo, New York

-Chairman: 2014-2015

-Secretary I Vice Chair: 2010- 2013

-Board Member: 2007- 2010

• Hilbert College - Hamburg, New York

-Board Secretary: 2015

- Board of Directors: 2009 - 2016

• Boys & Girls Club of the North towns-'- Buffalo, New York

-Board President: 2011 - 2012

-Board Vice President: 2009-2010

- Board of Directors: 2007 - 2009

February 13, 2017

JOSEPH M. DOMMER

CURRICULUM VITAE (CONT.)

BAER &ASSOCIATES LLC ---·--··--r--·---ConSlrtJction C~nsultants

• Erie Community College- Buffalo, New York

-Construction Management, Engineering Technology/ Civil Engineering Technology- Department Advisory Board: 1994- Present

• Junior Achievement- Buffalo, New York

- Volunteer 3rd Grade Curriculum: 1996- 2004

MEMBERSHIPS

• Construction Specifications Institute of Buffalo/WNY: 2001 - 2009

• American Society of Professional Estimators: 2005 -Present

• American Institute of Architects- Affiliate Member: 2001- Present

COMPANY: Along with his business partner, David Knauss, Thomas Glomb founded Lehigh . Construction Group, Inc. in 1984. Headquartered in Orchard Park, New York, the firm

specializes i.n custom-built facility services for a wide variety Of clients across Western New York.

Lehigh Construction Group, Inc. completes new builds, renovations, expansions and large industrial equipment foundations. Lehigh PRO is the construction service division and keeps facilities running smoothly with small repairs, maintenance and emergency· response.

EXPERIENCE: Mr. Glomb has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been instrumental in creating a company with a collective emphasis on employee relations,

· customer service and developing relationships.

• Field Supervision (over 10 years on Projects throughout Western New York)

• Oversight of Field Operations, including safety, quality and professionalism

• . Personnel & Site Safety Manager

• Quality Inspection/Management

•. United States Army (decorated Vietnam Veteran)

EDUCATION: Erie Community College (ECTI) · Buffalo, New York

AAS, Civil Technology (1969)

State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, New York Bachelor of Architecture ( 1975)

Dale Carnegie, Leadership in Management (1999)

AGC, Construction Supervisory Training Program

OSHA 500: Construction Trainer Course

OSHA 510: Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry

AFFILIATIONS: Associated General Contractors of New York State {AGC)

ECC Construction Management Engineering Technology Advisory Board

WNY Construction Users Council

OSHA Alliance

Frank Guagliano Service Manager at West HelT Automotive Group

s . ._·umn1ary

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soundbites about ni.yse~f : .

• Integrity

· • Driven

•Empathy

• A leader that Knows the way, Shows the Way, & Goes the Way (John Maxwell)

• Calculated

• Passion ·

• Relentless

Service Manager at West HerrAutomotive Group October 2013 - Present (.3 5 Jnonths)

ServiceManager at WestHerrAutomotive Group May 2012- October2013 (l year 6 months)

Service Manager at West Herr Automotive Group May 2012 - October 2013 (I year 6 months)

Service Advisor at West Herr Automotive Group March 2003 - May 2012 (9 years 3 months}

Service Consultant at Glenn Campbell Chevrolet Suzuki 1995 ~ 2002 (7 vt'ars)

Volunteer

Theater set builder "Phantom of the Opera" at Star Point Central School District Senior High School March 2015 - Present

Member ofTEAM that constructed the Kenny Award winning set for Starpoint Senior Highschool's

production of "The Phantom of the Opera".

Pagel

Committee Member for Annual Lawn Fete at St Jude the Apostle Parish September2009 - June 2015

Member of Committee that sets up and coordinates annual lawn fete to support parish communities financial

vitality. Irnplen1entii1g various fundraising ideas and operations, including day to day operation of the

outdoor kitchen during la\N11 fete.Due to diminished support from parishioners, the annuallawn fetes last

seasc)n was 2015 .

Altar Server Coordinator at SaJnt Jude the Apostle Parish June 2012 - !>resent .

Provide.our youth a greater understanding to provide service to God in church and our comnmnity. Re.cruit .

and train altar servds. r>rovide schedules on a rotational basis for servers to cover Mass.

Theater Master Carpenter" Anything Goes" at Star Point Central School District March 2014 - Present

Design and Construct set for Middle School performance of Anything Goes

Theater Set Builder i'Beauty & the Beast" at Starpoint Central School District Senior Highschool December 2016 -:- • Present

Patt of team designing and constructing musical set tor Disney's "Beauty & the Beast"

Stand Manager for Delaware North@ New Era Field at Boy Scouts of AmeriCa August 2012 ., Present

Staff, train, & operate concession stand for Delaware North Companies at New Era Field in Buffalo to help

raise funds to support Boy Scout Troop. Basic duties include but not limited to: scheduling, accounting,

alcoholcompliance, sales; & inventory control

Master Carpenter & Carriage Builder for "Cinderella" at Starpoint Central School District March 2016 - Present

Design and Construct Show stopping Carriage for Starpoint Middle Schools production of Cinderella.

Construct other elements of musical set.

Chganizt1.tions · . ""'-•:

Boy Scouts of America Troop 98 Trained Leader

September2007 to Present

Mold, Mentor, & Monitor boys to become young men with practical life skills. Particular attention for Scouts

to be or bccorrie: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, 'fhrifly,

B1'ave, Clean, & Reverent.

BSA approved Iherit badge counselor for:

Painting, Plumbing, Public Speaking, Truck Transportation, Automotive Maintenance, Dog Care, Welding, &

Home Repairs

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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

ASE Certified Service Consultant

ASE Master Certified Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician

General Motors Mark of Excellence ServiCe Consultant Glen Campbell Cheyrolct

r997 to2oo1 Ford Motor Company Employee ExccllcnceAward Recipient

2006 to 2012

General Motors Mark of Excellence Sci-vice M<:magcr West Her Chevrolet of Hamburg

2014to2015

Automotive Repair Dealer Management Graduate. Recruitment Vehicles Parts Automotive Customer Retention Automobile Tires Suspension Dealers Fleet Management Warranty . Automotive Aftermarket Powertrain . . Customer Satisfaction Brake Sales Process Automotive Sales Reynolds·.

Edu:eation Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology Associate's Degree, Automotive Trades- Auto Body Repair, 1991 - 1994 . . .

Grarid Island Sr High School Local Diploma, 2 Year Automotive Studies, 1987 - 1991

Activities and Societies: 6 Year Varsity Letterman Wrestling 7th-12th

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ASE Consultant Certification

Dot/ Hazmat for Auto Dealers & Suppliers 49 CFR 172.704, DOT HM-181 HM-232 License 117389 March 2015 to March 2017

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ASE Master Collision Technician May 1994 to May t 999

Service Advisor WestH~rr Automotive Group Intro to Excell

Service Manager

West Herr Automotive Group Dave Anderson: Learn to Lead

Service Manager ·

WestH~m Automotive Group Dale Carnegie: Leadership for Managers

Independent Coursework

Boy Scouts ofAmerica JOLT

American Red Cross CPR

American Red Cross First Aid

English

French (Native or bilingual proficiency)

(Elementary pronciency)

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Jay A. Lucemoni . .

To continue to grow in my professional capacity as an Automotive Service Manager • by assisting with educational programs that recruit and train entry level Automotive · Technicians. · ·

1988-Present Towne Automotive Group orchard Park, NY

Service Manager I Service Director

• Oversee daily operation of a Service Department that generates over $4.5 million in annual labor sales ·

• Currently supervise 66 employees including 32 Automotive Technicians

• Responsible to achieve Production, Sales, and Customer Satisfaction goals

• Interact with Factory Representatives on Warranty, Business Growth and Customer Satisfaction Issues

• Oversee building maintenance and facility improvements at Towne Ford and · AutoChoice

1986-1988 Towne Lincoln-Mercury Orchard Park, NY

Team Service Manager·

• Supervised a Team of 5 Flat-Rate Automotive Technicians

1985-1986 Tunmore Oldsmobile Buffalo, NY

New Car Prep Department Manager

• Supervised a Team of 4 Prep T~chnicians in mecha~ical and ~osmetic preparation of ·New Vehicle prior to delivery

1980-1985

Owner/ Operator Professional Automotive West Seneca, NY

• Owned and operated general automotive repair garage with 4 employees

• Responsible to perform major and minor repairs on all makes and model vehicles

1975-1980 F&W Oldsmobile

Technician, Service Advisor, Service Manager

• . Managed Service Department with 17 Technicians

1973-1975 SUNY at Morrisville

Automotive Technology

• Advanced courses in Automotive repair

• · Advanced courses in Automotive Service Management

• Electives and General Studies

Cheektowaga, NY

Morrisville, NY

Accreditations ·

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Awards received

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R¢fe~nc~s•

ASE Master Certified Automobile Technician

AtCon Society of Service Excellence

Ford Master Certified Service Manager

Hyundai Master Certified Service Manager

Ford Buffalo Parts and Service Managers Club

Erie 1 BOCES Auto Curriculum Advisory Board·

Erie 2 BOCES Auto Curriculum Advisory Board·

Ford "ASSET" Advisory Board

1990 Ford Silver Medallion Service Manager

1991 Ford Gold Medallion Service Manager

1997 F md Quality Care Masters A ward

1998 Ford Quality Care Masters Award

2001 Ford "Thumbe" Award for Customer Satisfaction

2011-2015 Ford Employee Excellence Awards

Available upon Request

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THOMAS J. MAllARE, P.E

Professional Engineering Licenses:

New York State (P.E. 61339) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (P.E. 034437) State of Ohio (P.E. 49560)

Professional Experience:

Chief Engineer 1980-Present

Herbert F. Darling, Inc., 531 Fillmore Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150 Oversee and manage all engineering including structural analysis and design of piling, shoring, and structural systems, preparation, directing, arid approval of shop draw~ngs, and material procurement for such; researching, directing, and implementing all Value Engin~ering and redesignproposals; preparing, ·

. reviewing, finalizing, and negotiating project bids and proposals; project management and engineering including material and equipment procurement, scheduling; and project claims negotiating and resolution. Develop arid engineer innovative bracing methods utilizing available cost-effective materials providing

. solutions for difficult construction, project cost, and schedule.

Deep Shoring Cells: Perform shoring and bracing designs, direct and approve all shop drawings for many large, complex, deep, river cofferdams founded on rock or in native soils for bridge pier, water intake, and pump station construction

. utilizing efficient bracing methods providing for minimal obstruction during

. excavation and clear, unpenetrated access for concrete construction.

Jacking Shaft Shoring: Design, direct, and approve shop drawings for large, narrow pipe jacking shafts, incorporating large bracing member sizes providing long, clear span openings for maximum length casing pipe use, construction

. efficiency, and cost savings .

. Grouted Tiebacks & Rock Anchors: Design, detail and specify construction methods and testing for installation of grouted temporary and permanent earth and rock tiebacks for varied shoring systems and grouted rock anchor tiedown projects.

Major Piling Projects: Estimate, prepare, and analyze bearing strata contours, procure and schedule materials, and coordinate many major foundation pile driving projects. Redesign of numerous projects utilizing available economical steel sections providing significant cost savings to owners.

Mallare, Thomas J.

Notable Projects:

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Temporary Bridges: Designed, detailed, and prepared speCifications for construction of 50' temporary construction site access bridges at the Galleria Mall and Bechtel Cogeneration Projects and 50 LF x 48' wide temporary State Highway bridge on Route 16 for the New York State Department of. Transportation.

Value Engineering: Provided research, efficient, and economiCal redesign, and · Value Engineering Proposals on various public and privately owned projects

including the Galleria Mall where a foundation pile redesign saved the owner over $500,000 while providing significant float to a compressed schedule. An alternate river pier installation scheme in very loose silty sand, using steel sheet piling for permanent scour protection, provided the New York State Department of transportation with cost savings while ensuringstability and constructability the original deep tremie concrete design was not able to provide.

Computer Programming: Created, developed, and awarded Federal Copyrights for extensive interactive computer programs for detailed cost estimating and bidding, electronic filing and project organization, various structural analysis and . support of excavation designs for all types of shoring methods, and project scheduling. Qualified to operate and analyze the computer pile Wave Equation Analysis (WEAP) program for predicting pile depth, bearing and friction capacities, and developing project driving criteria.

Professional Affiliations:·

1989 -Present

1992 - Present 2016 - Present 1989- 1992

Seminars:

1998 1992 1991

Education:

· Association for Bridge Construction & Design 1990~ 1991: Vice President 199171992: President Erie Community College Engineer Advisory Board Erie Community College Engineer Advisory Board President N.Y. State Society of Professional Engineers- Director

Deep Foundations Institute (Hamilton, Ontario, CA) Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors (Boston, MA)

· Deep Foundations Institute (Chicago, IL)

Civil/Structural Engineering, State University ofNew York at Buffalo B.S., June 1980

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

September 2013

SUSAN A. MOROG, P.E.

B.S. in Civil Engineering State University ofNew York at Buffalo

New York State Registered Professional Engineer

Completed New York State training for Building Code Enforcement Official Annual In-services training courses for Code Enforcement Official

• American Society of Civil Engineers Board ofDirectors

• American Council of Engineering Companies ; Secretary, Treasurer, VP, Pres., Board of Directors

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Vice President/Department Head Responsible for general administration, coordination and administration of projects and client negotiations. Tasks involve structural engineering for rehabilitation ofexisting buildings and structures and design for new structures. Investigations and expert testimony involving structural failures/distress and building code violations.

Abate Associates Engineers & Surveyors, P.C., Principal of firm and Project Manager. Responsible for general administration, coordination

· and· administration of projects and cli~nt negotiations. Tasks involve structural engineering and evaluations of both new buildings and additions. Rehabilitation of existing buildings, concrete and masonry restoration and foundation analysis. Investigations and expert testimony involving structural failures/distress and building code violations.

Erie Community College, Instructor Instructor in . Construction Technology Dept. for "Principles of Mechanics'' in night school program. This class involved the design of building elements under 'static load conditions'.

Pratt and Huth Associates, Project Engineer Responsible for the structural engineering, design and development of construction documents and construction observation. Tasks involved structural engineering for new buildings, additions and retrofit of existing facilities.

DeSerio-Abate Engineers, P.C., Project Engineer Responsible for structural engineering, design and development of construction documents for new buildings, bridges, and restoration of existing buildings. Preparation of investigation reports involving structural failures of foundations, structural systems, .concrete and masonry distress.

1984

1989

1995.

1997-2011

1981 - Present

1986- 1993 2003-2008

01/12- Pres.

01/92- 12/11

09/90 - 05/92

10/88- 12/9i

06/84 - 09/88

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Joseph M. Rivera

OBJECTIVE

Having completed all my personal goals and objectives at my current employment, I'm am seeking to package and utilize all my experience to move on to a new and challenging career.

WORK HISTORY

Class II Electronic Games Technician Seneca Gaming and Entertainment Irving New York 14081 - September 2005 D May 2015

Worked as a certified slot technician by the state of New York for the Seneca Nation.

Daily responsibility of 614 Class II Electronic Games. Oversees all project's with the installation and removals of Class II devices. Work with the Seneca Gaming Authority on project approvals. Monitoring daily performance of all Class II devices. Responsible for development of Policies and Procedures for Class II gaming. Working with Gaming Manufacture Representatives on new Class II products. Full understanding of NIGC rules and regulations.

Profession Sales Associate $ears Holding Corp. Blasdell New York 14219 Sales Assodate I Appliance Department - November 2005 - May 18, 2014

Began working in Electronics for less than 1 year. Recruited and promoted to the Appliance Department by the District Manager in 2006. Accomplished top performer in my department for 3 years. Was #2 in overall store performance ill 2009 and 2010. Achieved "Best of Blue" recognition 14 times (monthly), achieving all my metric goals. Best year was selling close to 500k on a part time schedule.

EDUCATION

Erie Community College Orchard Park New York 14127 Associates Degree In Dental Lab Technology 2oo5 Went back to school and received an Associates Degree in Dental Lab Technology. Completed my degree with a 3.0+ GPA. Passed the board test to become a Certified Dental Technician.

Analyze any discrepancies on the game room floor that may not be resolved by a Supervisor. Working with SGA Class If Electronic Games Department on all· projects in Irving. Have been to G2E in Las Vegas to help find new products for Class If. Create measures of accountability on the game room floor that all Class If devices are working properly.

Responsibilities at Sears

Safes consultant, phone and face to face customer service.

1 am a motivated, self starter, able to work independently if needed. I am seeking a career, not a job. I'm always willing to learn more to increase my value to the company. I would have no problem making any transition if given the opportunity.

Brian IV. Skalman1 PLS

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Profile

Education

• Results~oriented Professional Land Surveyor who is known for technical resourcefulness and creativity.

• New York License No.: 050638 (January 2007)

• NSPS CST Certification Levell II, No. 0295-0590- Boundary Party Chief & Office Operations

• 22 years of surveying experience: Project Surveyor, Crew Chief, Instrument Operator, and Draftsperson .

• . 40 Hour Hazardous Waste (29 CFR 1910.120) I OSHA iO Hour Construction Safety Certifications

. • Project experience encompasses states of New York and Pennsylvania.

• Clients include NYSDOT, NYSDEC, Army Corp. of Engineers, various municipalities, arid individuals .

• . Survey types include ALTA/ACSM, appropriation, boundary, topographic, construction and energy:

• Develop NYSDOT control plans I NYSDOT acquisitions I Right of Way determinations.

Create 3d surface models for AMC (automated machine control), model installation, and model QA.

• GIS data collection, reduction, and processing. (Trimble Geomatics Office, Trimble Pathfinder, ArcView)

• Proficient with office related software, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• ·Proficient With survey equipment; Total Stations & Robotic, GPS (Leica, Topcon, Trimble, Nikon)

• Proficient with relative survey software; Micro station InRoads, Carlson Survey & Civil, Autodesk Land Development, TDS, TGO, etc. ·

· B.S., Business Management & Economics, SUNY- Empire State College- 2006

A.A.S., Civil Engineering Technology, SUNY- Erie Community College- 1997

Competencies Office Management

• Communicate with perspective clients relating to survey services.

• Prepare scope of sur~ey services and estimates.

• Revi~w project perfo.rmance with discipline leaders and initiate corrective actions.

• Perform Q/A analysis of field work and notes for accuracy and completeness.

• Manage priorities concerning multiple projects and other professional disCiplines.

• Prepare field and office work schedules relative to survey projects.

• Perform survey data reduction, calculations and boundary determinations.

• Prepare stakeout files and digital information for field crew activities.

• Research appropriate agencies for pertinent legal documents relevant to survey requirements.

• Prepare various legal documents and reports, such as legal description, encroac.hment analysis.

• Perform analysis activities such as material volumes, closure reductions, and title review.

Field Supervision

• Direct various field activities in a safe, secure and expeditious manner.

• Perform staff training, motivation, and evaluation.

• Review with personnel required standards and appropriate equipment.

• Review field crew's progress daily or as needed to ensure completeness and address concerns.

Brian N. Skalman, PLS

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Professional • Project Manager- Erie Barge Canal Terminus Monument.

Achievements. • 1-190 I 1-290 Interchange- Chief surveyor.

• Steel Winds Facility, Lackawanna- ALTA/ ACSM survey former Bethlehem Steel Site, Project Surveyor .

• ·US Gypsum- Gas well spacing Lin its surveys, Pr~ject Surveyor

• United States Military Academy at West Point, Crew Chief.

• Erie Barge Canal- "Commercial Slip" recovery investigation and archeological survey, Crew Chief.

• Buffalo Naval Park- mooring stakeouts for battleship relocation, Crew Chief

• Niagara Fal.ls Bridge Commission: Whirlpool Bridge- boundary.& topographic survey, Crew Chief

• Assist with the development NYSDOT standards for data collection and automate mapping processes.

• Developed datum transformation routines to assist clients with site control.

• Assist with the evaluation and development of survey related software and instruments.

• Author: "Peaks and Pitfalls of field to finish data collection technology" POB 9/2001.

New York State Department of Transportation Employment

History . Regional Land Suiveyor (Region 5, Western New York) 2015- Present

---------------. ------Community

Involvement

Associate Part Time Professor- Erie Community College, North Campus

Civil Engineering I Construction Management Technology 2013- Present

Project Surveyor

Foit-Aibert Associates

Chief Surveyor

Oakgrove Construction, Inc.

Project Surveyor/ Crew Chief

Wendel Engineers and Architects

Instrument Operator /.Draftsperson

EMS Consulting

Draftsperson I Technical Assistant

Tops Markets- Engineering Division

2014-2015

2008 ~ 2014

1993-2008

1993

1990-1993

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Niagara Frontier Land Surveyors Association! Executive Director (Current) I .President (2014-2016)

Niagara Junior Purple Eagles Hockey, USA Hockey Level 3 Certification, Head Coach

Lockport Little League Baseball I Clarence 13u Travel League, Assistant Coach

SEPt=~ T

SUMMARY

I have been an employee of Ford Motor Company for 23 years and have held many positions during

this period. I am currently the Local Joint Apprenticeship Coordinator for the UA W Local 897 at the

Buffalo Stamping Plant. I have held this position for 5 years. I am also a Millwright journeyman since 2002.

I also served as Health and Safety Representative for three years from 2006-2009. I have been the chair

of several committees and held many positions on the executive board for UAW Local897.

HIGHLiGHTS

• Millwright o Apprenticeship Coordinator

e Health and Safety Representative

o US Army 101st Airborne Pathfinder 1991-94

• Chairman several committees

• Served on the Executive Board for

Local UA W 897

• Represents the UA W and Ford Motor Company for National

Conferences

• Currently sit on Manufacturing

Counsel Buffalo Niagara

Partnership

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

!EXPERIENCE

I have designed a Tool and Die program that has been recognized at Ford Motor

Company as national standard. I am proud of resurrecting an apprenticeship

program that was dormant for over 10 years along with the help of John Slisz from

the Workforce Development Department at ECC. Worked with several charity

organizations for fundraising events at chairperson of committees. Have great

relationships with several entities throughout Western NY in advanced

manufacturing including the NYDOL. Currently working with the United Way on a

Federal Apprentice Grant for Ford Motor Company.

06/1991 to 01/1994 101st PATHFINDER DETACHMENT (AIRBORNE) US ARMY - FT CAMPBELL, KY

10/1994 to 01/2002 PRODUCTION WORKER FORD MOTOR COMPANY- BUFFALO, NY

01/2002 to 03/2017 MILLWRIGHT FORD MOTOR COMPANY- BUFFALO, NY CURRENTLY WORK AS A MILLWRIGHT FOR WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME PROJECTS

04/2006 to 05/2009 HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE UAW 897 FORD MOTOR COMPANY- BUFFALO, NY

03/2012 to 03/2017 LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATOR UAW I FORD FORD MOTOR COMPANY- BUFFALO, NY

CURRENTLY HOLDING THE POSTION

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EDUCATION

1991

AFfiLIATIONS

High School Diploma LAKE SHORE HIGH SCHOOL- ANGOLA, NY, USA

UNITED WAY BUFFALO NIAGRA PARTNERSHIP

Jennifer Witkowski UX Designer

www.jenwitkowski.com

skills

Expertise

Web design, including mobile and responsive implementation, e-commerce design, Facebook app design and development,

user experience consultant, front-end development, Word Press development, web animation, print design

Languages

HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP

education

May 2007

May 2004

experience

May 2014 • Current

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

M.F.A. Computer Graphics Design

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

B.A. Communication Design

Senior UX Designer Lullabot

Participate in gathering research, sketching and refining website architecture.

Design custom Ul and page designs based on user research, stakeholder requirements and usability testing.

Aug 2015 • Current Adjunct Faculty Canisius College Classes: lntro to Web Design, Designing For Mobile Devices

Instructing and introducing web concepts to students that include web design and development, UX design, design research, responsive design and mobile app design and development.

Jan 2009 • May 2014 Adjunct Faculty Buffalo State College Classes: Web Design I, Web Design II, Graphic Design,

Advertising Design, Computer Graphics I

Introduced new lessons which target branding in the digital age

Guided Communication Design students through class projects in which they designed websites incorporating web usability, accessibility, web standards, and strong design concepts