1975
Bill Snyder (FRM) was awarded the NYS Arborist Association’s Career Service Award for his contributions to education and history in the arborist industry.
1980
Nan (Chadwick) Stolzenburg (EFB) has achieved the planning profession’s highest honor by being named to the prestigious American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows for her outstanding achievements in rural and environmental planning. Stolzenburg is one of 53 inductees into this year’s College of Fellows. Inductions are done biennially. Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved certification through the American Planning Association’s professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, and have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public and community service, and leadership. Invitations to join the College of Fellows come after a thorough nomination and review process, ensuring the candidate has had a positive, long-lasting impact on the planning profession. Ms. Stolzenburg has dedicated her long career to improving the vitality, resiliency, and environmental health of New York’s small and rural communities. She is owner and principal planner at Community Planning &
Environmental Associates, located in Schoharie County. The Fellowship designation recognizes her accomplishments in helping rural communities
with their goals related to economic development, environmental protection, and implementation of appropriate rural and farm friendly land use techniques. She has advanced environmental planning throughout the State through her work the State Environmental Quality Review workbooks used by New York State and has successfully guided dozens of rural communities to implement comprehensive planning, land use regulations, and use of innovative planning tools.
1982
The Northeastern Loggers’ Association honored John Bartow (ES) as their 2021 Outstanding Industry Advocate at the organization’s annual Loggers Banquet in Essex Junction, Vermont. Bartow has been the Executive Director of the Empire State Forest Products Association since 2015. Prior to his work with the SFPA, he served 33 years for the state of New York working in the field of natural resources. Bartow works tirelessly to educate lawmakers at the federal, state, and local levels about all that the wood industry has to offer. Traveling frequently for work, he meets with many trade associations, environmental groups, and committees as a part of his advocacy. His bank of knowledge about all aspects of the forest products industry speaks volumes of his commitment to his position.
Bartow is a proud New Yorker and graduate of three SUNY colleges: SUNY Morrisville; SUNY ESF, and SUNY Albany. He has made a career of getting to know the timber industry in the Northeast thoroughly and is known across the industry for his professionalism.
1983
Mark Geuther (WPE) has been with the University of New Hampshire for 13 years. In August 2021, he was promoted to Associate Director, Facilities Project Management. In December 2021, he earned a master’s in Leadership from Granite State College.
1991
James “Jim” Fawcett (WPE) has joined the Christman Company as a senior project manager at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fawcett currently is focused on a medical imaging research and development facility project for Siemens Healthineers. He
previously worked for 21 years for H.R. Beebe Inc., in Utica, New York, as a project manager and project director, overseeing projects in multi-family, K-12, higher education, and other sectors.
Sheila Myers (ES) released her fifth novel in April. Titled, The Truth of Who You Are (Black Rose Writing Publishers), the novel is narrated by Ben Taylor,
who recounts the events of his life growing up in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains. When his family is plunged into poverty during the Great Depression, Ben takes a job with the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps in developing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He joins hundreds of other young men in planting
thousands of trees and building the park’s infrastructure. It’s during this time that Ben causes a tragic accident which puts him in a dilemma: Does he allow his best friend to take the fall so he can keep his position? This is a book for fans of historical fiction that intertwines ecological themes. Available at all online retailers and some bookstores in the Appalachian region.
1992
Pauline E. Burnes (RLA) writes, “I am pleased to announce that the new not-for-profit trails advocacy organization IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails Inc. was the recent recipient of two grants that I wrote. The first is the award of Staff Assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and
Conservation assistance program to complete a Master Plan on the NYSDEC managed West Almond Trails in Allegany County, New York. The second is the Parks and Trails, New York Step-Up Grant of $10,000 with matching funds of $500 from the New York State Horse Council, Inc. The purpose of this grant is to complete a consultant facilitated Strategic Plan for IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails, Inc. for sustainability and continued growth. Thanks to all of the folks at the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation West Almond Forestry staff and the founding members of IMPACT!”
1994
Roy Green (ES) has accepted a new position as ESG and Sustainability Manager for Cooper Companies. He is responsible for helping to ensure Cooper Companies transparent reporting on environmental, social and governance initiatives. In conjunction with senior leaders in the organization, his priorities include tracking and measurement of progress across Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability (CSRS) goals, engagement on the company’s
behalf with the CSRS ratings firm community and production of formal and information reporting initiatives.
1996
Sean Kennedy (ES) writes, “I am excited to share a new project I am developing in partnership with Food Forest Abundance to establish permaculture systems
for food production and community building across the planet. We are currently working on a USDA climate smart commodities grant to install food forests on private land throughout the United States. It is a very exciting and promising project to address many of our present sociopolitical, economic and ecological
challenges. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to learn more about how you can participate in the vision: www.facebook.com/farmtocurb; 716-602-4227.”
1997
Katherine Culbert (PSE) is now serving as the Deputy Director of Commission Shift, a nonprofit watchdog organization that is working to reform oil and gas oversight by building public support to hold the Railroad Commission of Texas accountable to its mission in a shifting energy landscape.
The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Rodrigue (FRM) has been named Managing Editor of its International Wood magazine. She also owns the marketing firm, YOUR Marketing Department, which she has operated for the past decade.
2001
Jay Snyder (WPE) has been appointed president of Big Blue Innovations. Big Blue Innovations is a construction technology and innovation advisory firm that assists contractors with better leverage technology and advises technology companies on the construction industry.
2006
Scott R. Swayze (ENSC) Assistant Chief of Police, has been appointed board member of the Domestic Violence Coalition of Oswego County (DVCOC), providing services at 80 locations including family shelters and a 24-hour emergency hotline.
Sarah Walsh (Wildlife Science) was promoted to Associate Director of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. During her five years as Conservation Director, she oversaw land stewardship and property acquisitions. Sarah was instrumental in many notable MHLC accomplishments. She has been actively pursuing the Conservancy’s vision of connecting the Catskills to the Adirondacks. Passionate about equitable access to nature, Sarah is the driving force behind the 2021 Nature Bus service that connected city of Albany residents with outdoor destinations in the region. She orchestrated partnerships with Capital District
Transportation Authority (CDTA), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and community organizations. Within the organization, Sarah initiated the Conservancy’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and assisted in developing the organization’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.
2015
Kelley Corbine (NRM/ FRM) was recognized for her contributions to the forestry community at the Kentucky-Tennessee Society of American Foresters
winter meeting in January. She received the Outstanding Member Service Award for members under 35 in recognition of her service to both the organization and the public-at-large in the field of forestry.
2014
Jesse Caputo (FRM) accepted an offer from the Forest Service as a research forester. Jesse has worked with the Family Forest Research Center for several years and has become a great asset for implementing and analyzing the National Woodland Owner Survey. He will continue to work on the NWOS and will be taking over the Southern New England forest inventory reporting responsibilities.
2017
Daniel Conrad (ES) joined Cost Control Associates in Queensbury, New York as an energy analyst. Dan has a background in solar energy and marketing.
2018
Nate Kennedy (ENSCI) writes a monthly article for The Citizen newspaper in Auburn, New York where he discusses hunting, fishing and conservation. Nate also works as a 4-H educator with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Kristine Ellsworth (ERE) was recognized as US Composting Council’s Young Professional of the Year.
Laura LaBarge (ConBio) continued her education after ESF, and went on to receive a PhD in evolution, ecology, and behavior from SUNY Buffalo. She is now
a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior in Germany, and recently published a review article on pumas. She has been interviewed about the article by Newsweek, Psychology Today, and The Guardian.
2016
The Global CCS Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Xiaoliang Yang (ESC) as its China Country Manager. Xiaoliang has extensive expertise in CCUS, clean energy technology development, and international cooperation through his career. In his most recent role as the technology director of China Oil & Gas Climate Investments, Xiaoliang led a team to conduct a pre-feasibility study for a CCUS hub in northwestern China. During his previous role as Acting Director for China’s Climate & Energy at the World Resources Institute, Xiaoliang worked with policymakers, business, and other decision-makers to support China’s 2030 & 2060 climate targets. In 2020, he led the development of WRI’s flagship report titled: “Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition: Strategic Action for China’s 14th Five-Year Plan,” demonstrating that the country can achieve its vision for carbon neutrality while generating
tremendous net economic and social benefits in 2050. Xiaoliang was also actively involved in the US-China Clean Energy Research Center and the
US-China Climate Change Working Group, and was a visiting researcher in KAPSARC in Saudi Arabia. In 2013, Xiaoliang contributed to China’s very first National Assessment Report on CO2 Utilization Technologies organized by ACCA21. Jarad Daniels, the Institute’s Chief Executive Officer, commented on the appointment of Dr. Yang: “We are excited to have such a well-respected expert on CCS and climate change as Xiaoliang on board, at a critical time for CCS and
climate change action in China. CCS is an essential solution for China to realize its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goal. We look forward to Xiaoliang and our Beijing team expanding our partnership with various government ministries, businesses and academics in China to accelerate CCS deployment.” Commenting on his appointment, Xiaoliang said: “Watching the highs and lows of CCUS over the last ten years, I am convinced that the time for CCUS has arrived. The Global CCS Institute is uniquely positioned to play a more essential role in the future global CCUS development. I am honored to be part of this journey.”
2018
Diana Jaramillo Borbor (FRM) writes, “I recently took a position at ESF as the Facilities Director, overseeing the satellite properties, motor vehicles and equipment, building trades, mechanical trades and planning design and construction. I am happy to be here.”