Rebecca Preston, FM‟s Class of ’98, will be presented with the Emerging Professional Award. Becky is Production Coordinator II for ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut. Her love of sports brought her
Michael Decker, FM Class of ‟81, will be presented with Excellence in Not-For-Profit Management. Decker was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of Liberty headquartered in Amsterdam. Liberty, a private, not-for-profit
Joseph Iannotti, FM Class of ‟86, will be presented with the Excellence in the Professions Award. Joe, a Senior Engineer at G.E. Global Research Center, created his first patent while
John A. Monteiro, FM Class of ‟77, will be presented with the Excellence in the Professions Award. John serves as Deputy Commissioner for New York State‟s Office for People with
Michael J. Campos, a member of FM’s first graduating class of 1966, will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. A teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central School for 30 years, Mike has
Stephen M. Tomlinson, a graduate of FM’s Class of ’89, will be presented with the Excellence in The Professions Award. Stephen started his career in the education field as a
Lisa Queeney-Vadney, Class of ’78, will be presented with the Excellence in Business Award. For nearly 30 years, Lisa has been with Wachovia/Wells Fargo Advisors LLC in Johnstown where she
Mary Jane Balzano Paris, a member of FM’s second graduating class in 1967, re-entered the workforce as a single parent in 1982 at entry-level after being home for ten years
Faith Ann Takes, President, CEO, and owner of Mildred Elley School and the Empire Education Corporation, believes her success is from true belief in her company’s mission—providing quality skill education
Upon graduating from Gloversville High School, Donna attended FMCC. She worked part time for Evelyn Gibbons, an upscale boutique in the downtown area. It was this experience that allowed her


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