Gary Almas,
custodian, was previously a custodial supervisor at Human Technologies
in Utica. He received an associate's degree in occupational studies
from MVCC. Gary has five siblings and one daughter. He enjoys mountain
biking, hiking, water sports, gardening and photography.
Gregory Babcock,
custodian, was employed as a custodial supervisor at Human Technologies
in Utica before coming to Hamilton. Greg was also employed as a
custodian at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse and the Canastota High
School.
Ciara Putrello, communications
assistant, joins the media relations staff in Communications and
Development. Ciara is a 2004 graduate of Utica College with a degree in
public relations. She was employed by the Bank of New York as a lead
operations representative in the customer service area for more
than four years. Ciara plays the saxophone and piano and enjoys
kickboxing, yoga, belly dancing, theater and trips to New York City.
(cputrell, ext. 4676)
Marianne Skau,
counselor/psychologist, is a new member of Counseling and
Psychological Services. Marianne is a licensed psychologist and
received her doctorate in counseling from the University at Albany. She
has worked with various client groups in different settings including
college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, veterans'
hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. In her leisure time,
Marianne enjoys spending time with friends and family (especially her
husband Joe Karam of ITS), playing the piano, attending cultural
events, exercising and cheering for the NY Yankees. (mskau, ext. 4340)
Michelle Weismantle,
office assistant/application processor, joins the Admission
Office just in time to start processing applications for the Class of
2010. Michelle was formerly employed at Oneida Ltd. as a human
resources assistant. During the summer, she runs a small hotel on
Oneida Lake with her husband Harry. They have four teenagers, Rose,
Jane, Jacob and Seth. Michelle enjoys reading, gardening and
motorcycling with her husband. (mweisman, ext. 4090)
Luann Zaleski, joins the Human Resources
staff as benefits specialist. She received an associate's degree
in business management from MVCC. Luann administered all aspects of
employee benefit plans as a human resources assistant at Empire Aero
Center and as manager of employee benefits at Rome Cable Corporation.
Luann lives in Rome with her husband Al, and enjoys hiking, learning to
golf and visiting their son, Steven, who lives in Philadelphia.
(lzaleski, ext. 4689)
