Bill Meyers has been with SUNY Geneseo for 25 years. In his time at SUNY Geneseo his main areas of responsibility include Classroom Technology Support; classroom A/V systems design, installation & maintenance; Technical support for their TV production facility; Technical Support for live streaming of Commencement, Convocation, and other Campus Special Events; (now) Zoom support also. Bill received his Bachelor of Sciences from SUNY Fredonia. Some other experiences he has had are being a Radio/TV Engineer for 10 years prior to coming to work at Geneseo in 1996. Bill’s other interests are Model Railroading, running & biking.
Christopher C. Taverna has been with SUNY Fredonia for 20 years. In his time at Fredonia he has been a part of several departments within Information Technology Services and the Professional Development Center. He is currently a training specialist in the Accessibility and Collaborative Technology department of ITS, where in addition to providing various IT trainings to the faculty and staff of Fredonia he administers the campus implementations of Confluence, Digital Measures, and Zoom. He is also the President of the Fredonia Chapter of United University Professions, the Chair of the Faculty and Professional Affairs Committee (a standing committee of...
Steve Perta has been with the SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica-Rome (previously known as SUNYIT, SUNY Institute of Technology, SUNY College of Technology, & SUNY Utica-Rome) going on 33 years. In this capacity Steve serves as an Associate for Instructional Resources and Chief Engineer responsible for Design, Purchasing, Installation, Implementation, Operation, Documentation, surrounding campus Classroom Technology, Television Studio & Control Room, Satellite Transmission/Reception, Distance Learning Videoconferencing Systems, Microwave Link, Cable TV System, Sound reinforcement and image projection, Digital Signage, Computer Graphics Station, Media Duplication and Department LAN. He holds an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology from MVCC, a BS Degree...
Name: Laurie FoxCampus: SUNY GeneseoYears with SUNY: 24Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Management and Management Information Systems from SUNY Geneseo; current MBA student (Technology Management) at SUNY PolyMain areas of responsibility: Director of Educational Technology. Lead 6 professional staff in Classroom Technology and support, LMS (Canvas) Administration and Instructional Design, Performance Venue technical direction, support and training on digital tools for instructionOther Experience: Past roles at Geneseo and other companies include Support Services management, desktop support, and network analystOther interests: Reading, creating, and music (I am also a church organist!)
Name: Cindy Stoner Campus: SUNY Adirondack Years with SUNY: 24 Degree: BS Mathematical and Molecular Biology, MS Biochemistry, Grad. Certificate Main areas of responsibility: Educational technology, including helpdesk and a/v Other Experience: Neuro and immunotoxicology Other Interests: MMORPG’s, role-playing gaming, reading & VR Gaming, The Oculus Quest rocks!
Name: Bob Richter Campus: SUNY at Plattsburgh Years with SUNY: 33 Degree: Electrical Engineering Technology Associates Degree Main areas of responsibility: Instructional technology classrooms, conference rooms, learning spaces and supporting live events. Other Experience: IBM, Bendix Other Interests: Live music, kayaking, biking, and racquetball
Name: Mark English Campus: SUNY Oneonta Years with SUNY: 33 Degree: Associates in Electronics, Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; Main areas of responsibility: Design, installation, and maintenance of all learning space technology. Other Experience: Service Manager for AV company in Phoenix, AZ Other Interests: Home improvement, reading, gardening, old movies.
Name: William (Bill) Canning Campus: Oswego Years with SUNY: 36 Degree: High School Main areas of responsibility: Technology in the classroom, CATV system, Digital Signage System Other Experience: Video Production Other Interests: Scotland and current Chapter President of UUP (United University Professions).
Name: Pete Houghton Campus: SUNY Schenectady County Community College Years with SUNY: 45 Degree: AAS in Audio Visual Communications from SUNY Alfred Main areas of responsibility: Since 2011 I have been handling special events and classroom technology. When I started at SCCC we had 1/4″ reel audio tape, 1″ & 1/2″ reel video. 16mm film and overhead projectors. Other Experience: I’ve been a regional rep for EdTOA, as well as Chair. I’ve served on the SUNY Technology Conference Planning Committee since 1996. Other Interests: I also do sound for a bluegrass band (https://threequarternorth.com/). We were on the bill for a...
Name: Kali Zahn Campus: Empire State College (Saratoga Springs offices) Years with SUNY: 15 Degree: BA- History Main areas of responsibility: Desktop support of administration offices, conference rooms Other Experience: 1 1/2 Gateway Country Store technician, 3 years desktop support at Hartwick College, Oneonta NY (20 years desktop support total) Other Interests: Karate, genealogy, RPGs, travel,
