Mark Taylor

Chairman

Schuyler County

Mark retired from Corning at the end of 2009 as Director, Photovoltaic Technology Assessment. In this role, he managed external collaborations and the intellectual property portfolio. He holds a BA in Chemistry from Carleton College, a PhD in Geology from Stanford University, and an MS in Management of Technology from MIT. A 31-year employee of Corning, Mark is currently on a special project assignment to Corning. He volunteers as President of the Science and Discovery Center and as a volunteer project manager for the Humane Society of Schuyler County. He also serves as a technician for the Schuyler County Board of Elections.   

Rochelle “Shelley” Stein

Vice-Chair

Genesee County

Shelley has guided Financial Management and Human Resources at Stein Farms LLC for 30+ years. She is a four-term Genesee County Legislator representing the Town of LeRoy, the current President of the Western NY InterCounty organization, and a Board Member of the County Soil & Water Conservation District. Shelley is a graduate of Alfred State College, LeadNY, Class VIII, and NYSAC’s Pelletier Institute. Her volunteer activities include serving as Our Lady of Mercy Parish Trustee and a member of the LeRoy Historical Society.   

Crystal Abers

Secretary

Cattaraugus County

Crystal has been Director of the Economic Development, Planning & Tourism Department for Cattaraugus County since 2010. Previously, she had over 35 years’ experience as an Insurance Broker and Realtor. She served on the Dayton Town Board as Councilman for 14 years and was a County Legislator for 10 years, holding leadership offices including Majority Leader, Vice Chairman, and Chairman. She is involved in many organizations and committees from the local to state level. A lifetime resident of the county, she graduated from SUNY Fredonia. 

Robert Wood

Treasurer

Town of Oneonta

Bob recently retired from the Town of Oneonta after serving 14 years as Town Supervisor. Bob grew up in the City of Oneonta and graduated from SUNY Delhi with a degree in construction. He owned a successful grocery store for 18 years and served on the Common Council in the City of Oneonta. Bob and his family moved into the Town, where he became supervisor in 2008. He oversaw many important infrastructure projects, replacing bridges, instituting long-term planning for the replacement of equipment, the construction of a much-needed new highway garage, and the creation and construction of the Southside Water District serving over 80 businesses and 200 homes.

James Genovese

Oneida County

James serves as the head of the two county planning departments, overseeing the management of 20 staff and a $10 million budget. He develops and implements a wide range of planning activities, including GIS, land use, transportation, resiliency infrastructure, and traditional urban planning. Previously, James served as the Community Services Coordinator for Oneida County, leading the public outreach, communications, and intergovernmental affairs for the county, executing all new initiatives from the county executive’s office.   

Kim Kinblom

Clinton County

Kim is the Clinton County Personnel Director and Deputy County Administrator. Clinton County manages and administers employee benefits, employee relations, personnel training, long-range staff planning, and all other personnel functions for Clinton County. As deputy county administrator, Kim helps develop the budget and supports the coordination of departmental functions. She is experienced working with elected officials, executive teams, and unions to develop partnerships that have helped transform operations through relationship building, including trust and commitment. Kim holds a master’s degree in business administration from Clarkson University and has been with Clinton County for nine years. 

Vince Napoli

Ellenville Central School District

Vince is the former Assistant Superintendent for Business for the Ellenville Central School District. He holds a BS in Business (Marketing), an MS in Business (Decision Sciences) Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) (School District Business Leader). All degrees are from SUNY New Paltz. He has worked for the district since 1999, began his career as the Director of Technology, and has been in his current position since 2011. He volunteers on the Hurley Rail Trail and for People’s Place of Kingston, NY.  

Terri Ross

Allegany County

Terri is the Allegany County Treasurer. She has worked for the county for 39 years, first as deputy county treasurer from 1983 to 2001, and then as treasurer and deputy budget officer since 2002. In 2010, Terri served as president of the New York State Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers Association. Terri was the County Finance Officer of the Year in 2015 and serves as the Vice Chair of the NYSAC Taxation and Finance Committee. Terri earned a certificate of completion from MEGA’s Energy Training Institute in 2013.   

Scott Kolczynski

Wayne County

Scott has served as the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works for Wayne County since 2012, overseeing operations for more than 60 county buildings, 10 parks, and several county trails. He manages a staff of 33 employees and leads multimillion-dollar capital projects, budgeting, procurement, and energy management systems. Previously, Scott worked nearly a decade in the private sector as a project manager and estimator, directing construction projects and supervising multiple trades. He is a Certified Code Enforcement Officer and National Certified Fire Investigator. Scott has volunteered for the Savannah Fire Department since 1999 and currently serves as Fire Chief.  He also serves as President of the Eastern Wayne EMS Board and Co‑Chair of the Savannah Town Planning Board.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management & engineering from SUNY ESF and an associate degree from Herkimer County Community College.

John “Jack” Welch

Orleans County

Jack has served as the Chief Administrative Officer for Orleans County since 2020 as well as the Budget Officer and Risk Manager. Prior to that he served as Director of Personnel and Self Insurance for thirteen years and Controller for Orleans County Nursing Home and the Genesee County Nursing Homes for eight years.  Jack has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Purdue University. He is a graduate from NYSAC’s County Government Institute and NACo’s Professional Development Academy and Leading On Purpose. He is a past President of the NYSASIC and the NYSAPCSO. He is a member of the NYSAC Employee Public Relations Committee.  He has also served as a Trustee for the Alliance of Western New York Benefit Fund since 2020.   

Steve Wilson

Otsego County

Steve is the Otsego County Administrator and has over two decades of public sector finance experience. Prior to joining Otsego County, Steve served as the first Schoharie County Administrator, where he served as the budget officer and established a department head performance appraisal system. Prior to his work with New York local government, Mr. Wilson spend three decades working with a wide array of federal agencies including Defense, National Weather Service, EPA, GAO, International Trade and US Customs and Border Protection.