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 the Fredonia University Senate), a Senator of the Fredonia University Senate, the Advisory Council Chair of the Chi Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, and the Secretary of the Educational Technology Officers Association of SUNY. 

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from SUNY Fredonia and is a member of the Chautauqua Leadership Network class of 2020. 

Outside of work Chris enjoys leadership development, public speaking, occasionally delivering sermons to his local congregation, and running a business with his wife. 

Chris lives in Fredonia with his wife and three children. 

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 in Electrical Technology from SUNY College of Technology and a Masters Degree in Telecommunications from SUNYIT.

He serves on many campus committees including Elected Chairperson of the SUNY Poly Utica Campus Staff Assembly, Parking Violations Appeals Board Chair, Campus Events Committee, Member,  UUP Chapter Treasurer and Professional Delegate,  Utica City School District Educational Television Channel Advisory Board, Member,  SUNY POLY Governance Council-at large member, SUNY POLY Technology Committee Member,  SUNY POLY Distance Learning Committee Member, and JLMC Individual Development Awards Committee.

He is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service and has been recognized with the numerous other campus awards.

Steve serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mohawk Valley Federal Credit Union which serves state employees.

Steve is a Pilot and aircraft owner with over 2000 hours command pilot time and a Lt Colonel in the US Air Force Auxiliary where he had held numerous command positions over 40+ years.  He is a Lead Representative FAA Safety Team-Albany Flight Standards District Office, a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and Fraternal Order of the Quiet Birdmen.

Steve is also a Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator and member of the Mohawk Motorcades Automobile Club.  He and his wife Colleen reside in Rome, NY.

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!