Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, D.P.C. announced that LISA C. DOLPHIN has joined the firm and established a new Water Resources Division. She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Penn State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Dolphin also holds certifications from the Association of Energy Engineers – Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) and EnviroCert International – Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC).  

BCA Architects & Engineers has elevated four new owners and five new associates.

MICHAEL D. ALTIERI, senior civil engineer, graduated in 2009 from SUNY-ESF with a bachelor’s degree in environmental resources and forestry engineering. He was an intern at BCA for many summers while at college.

THOMAS J. CATALDO, senior civil engineer, is a graduate of Clarkson University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has been with BCA since 2009. He designs and manages municipal water and wastewater projects from BCA’s Watertown office. Cataldo previously worked for 20 years in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

BRYAN T. COWELL, senior project architect, is a 2004 graduate of Alfred State College with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering. He joined BCA in 2005 and is working with K-12 school districts throughout the North Country out of the Watertown office.

JOHN A. SOKOL, senior project architect, is a 1991 graduate of SUNY Delhi with an associate degree in architectural technologies. He joined BCA in 2016 and is working out of BCA’s Ithaca office on K-12 projects across New York State.

KRYSTA S. ATEN-SCHELL, project architect and LEED administrator, is a 2008 graduate of the University of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in architectural design. She joined BCA in 2008 after interning at BRS Architects in Boise, Idaho.

RACHEL E. BERNAT, senior civil engineer, graduated from Clarkson University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a concentration in environmental engineering. She also has an associate degree in engineering science from Jefferson Community College. Bernat joined BCA in 2007 and previously interned for the firm for three summers during college. She works from BCA’s Watertown office.

MICHAEL L. CHURCHILL, director of aviation services, has been a leader in the aviation market for 36 years. He joined BCA in 2017, officially launching its Aviation Division. He manages the Saratoga Springs office while servicing BCA’s aviation market, including Watertown International Airport. Churchill graduated from Norwich University in 1982.

CASEY D. DICKINSON, senior civil engineer, is a 2011 graduate of Clarkson University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a concentration in structural engineering. He also has an associate degree in engineering science from Jefferson Community College. Dickinson has been with the firm since 2011, working from BCA’s Watertown office.

DAVID R. FUNK, project architect, is a 2006 graduate of Alfred State College with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering. He joined BCA in 2015 and is working from BCA’s Ithaca office on K-12 projects across New York state.

Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced the following new appointments, employee title changes, and promotions: KATHLEEN BOUSE transitioned to the position of assistant to the office of the VP for learning and academic affairs. She has been with MVCC since 2017 as a college services associate. Bouse previously had years of administrative experience working in New York City for international law firms. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and secondary education from SUNY Oswego. STEPHANIE CARISSIMO was appointed respiratory care instructor in the Health Professions Department. She served the college previously from 2005-2007 as a clinical adjunct preceptor, returning in this position again this past spring. Carissimo maintained a position as a registered respiratory therapist for the Mohawk Valley Health System from 1998 until beginning her full-time position with MVCC. Carissimo holds an associate degree in respiratory care from MVCC and a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care from Boise State University. KATEY CORDARY was appointed psychology instructor in the Social Sciences and Public Services Department after holding a term position at MVCC since 2017. Previously, she worked at Morrisville State College as a professional tutor and adjunct faculty member and also spent several years as a career counselor/case manager and summer camp supervisor/counselor at Madison County Employment and Training. Cordary holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Cortland, a master’s degree in education from Alfred University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Capella University.

CRISTINA ALBUNIO has joined OCRRA as agency engineer. She has more than 16 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, most recently at Arcadis. Albunio is a professional engineer, licensed in New York and Maryland. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental resources and forest engineering from SUNY-ESF.

Vizella Media, LLC has hired STEPHEN KIMBALL to fill the newly created position of business development manager. He brings nearly 25 years of business development and marketing experience. Kimball is charged with the overall growth of Vizella Media and its subsidiaries, WPIE – ESPN Ithaca and the Tompkins Weekly. Additionally, he will oversee the expansion of the company’s digital marketing platforms. His background includes work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Kimball’s notable experience includes director of communications and development for Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD), marketing manager at Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers, in addition to running his own marketing and public relations firm. 

KATHERINE HATCH JEROME has recently joined Critical Link, LLC as marketing manager. She has more than 12 years of experience in communications positions with increasing responsibility. Jerome previously worked for Gryphon Sensors / SRC, Inc. for seven years in both marketing and corporate communication roles. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University (public relations and communications management, respectively).

CoveyCS has hired MARY MACENROE as full-time office manager. She served as the office manager for the Boilermaker Road Race for nearly 14 years. MacEnroe assisted in the race’s green certification with the automation of the race registration. At the Boilermaker, she also oversaw the administration of the National Distance Running Hall of Fame.