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SAANYS Staff

SAANYS' headquarters staff in Albany is at your disposal. Using the email addresses below, contact your staff at any time with inquiries or suggestions, or call 518-782-0600.

First Name: KevinKevin *Casey
Last Name: *Casey
Title: Executive Director
Description:  As executive director, Kevin oversees all association services and operations, which include legal and labor relations services, professional development opportunities, and legislative advocacy.
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First Name: ChristineChristine *Foglia
Last Name: *Foglia
Title: SAANYS President
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First Name: FrankFrank *Sutliff
Last Name: *Sutliff
Title: SAANYS Past President
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First Name: Darlynn
Last Name: Brazee
Title: Business Manager
Description:  Contact Darlynn with inquiries pertaining to accounts payable & receivable.
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First Name: KarenKaren Bronson
Last Name: Bronson
Title: Director of Professional Development
Description:  Contact Karen for information on SAANYS' events, including Professional Development on Demand and the MentorCoach service.
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First Name: KatyKaty Brunetti
Last Name: Brunetti
Title: Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Description:  Katy can assist you with scheduling meetings with the executive director. She is also the liaison to the SAANYS Board of Directors and handles office and building management issues.
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First Name: JenniferJennifer Carlson
Last Name: Carlson
Title: Counsel
Description:  As a member of SAANYS' in-house counsel, Jennifer can assist members with job-related matters. See contact information at the bottom of this page.
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First Name: SharonSharon Caruso
Last Name: Caruso
Title: Graphic Designer
Description:  Sharon works in the Communications Office on the production of marketing and programming materials.
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First Name: AndreAndre Dalbec
Last Name: Dalbec
Title: Counsel
Description:  As a member of SAANYS' in-house counsel, call on Andre for legal inquiries on job-related matters. See contact information at the bottom of this page.
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First Name: KathyKathy Duffy
Last Name: Duffy
Title: Membership Coordinator
Description:  Contact Kathy with questions regarding dues, membership insurances, benefits, change of address, or other member issues.
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First Name: MeredithMeredith Gavin
Last Name: Gavin
Title: Executive Assistant
Description:  Requests for negotiations assistance and research. GRC contact.
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First Name: MichelleMichelle Hebert
Last Name: Hebert
Title: Associate Executive Director for Communications
Description:  Michelle oversees all media relations, publications, marketing, and electronic communications.
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First Name: SusanSusan Jaronski
Last Name: Jaronski
Title: Meeting Planner
Description:  Call on Susan with questions regarding workshops, events, registration, and coordination.
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First Name: MarieMarie Leonardo
Last Name: Leonardo
Title: Legal Secretary
Description:  Marie serves as the Legal Department contact and liaison to the SAANYS attorneys.
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First Name: DonaldDonald Nickson
Last Name: Nickson
Title: Deputy Executive Director
Description:  A longtime member and former principal, Don is involved in all aspects of member services, traveling often to serve member units around the state.
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First Name: JillJill Palladino
Last Name: Palladino
Title: Head Receptionist
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First Name: AnnikaAnnika Pfluger
Last Name: Pfluger
Title: Communications Coordinator
Description:  Annika works in the Communications Office on the production of marketing, publications, and programming materials.
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First Name: ArthurArthur Scheuermann
Last Name: Scheuermann
Title: General Counsel
Description:  Art leads the SAANYS Legal Department and team of field attorneys and negotiators and is available to assist members on job-related matters. See contact information at the bottom of this page.
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First Name: Rebekah
Last Name: Staats
Title: Counsel
Description:  As a member of SAANYS' in-house counsel, call on Rebekha for legal inquiries on job-related matters. See contact information at the bottom of this page.
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Phone: (518) 782-0600
First Name: DeborahDeborah Taylor
Last Name: Taylor
Title: Director of Corporate Services
Description:  Debbie serves as SAANYS´ liaison to the business community, forging beneficial relationships with select companies.
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First Name: JamesJames Viola
Last Name: Viola
Title: Director of Government Relations
Description:  Jim leads the member-composed Government Relations Committee, assuring that the collective voice of SAANYS members is heard on important legislative and regulatory matters.
Email: 
Phone: (518) 782-0600
Fax: (518) 782-9552