We are happy to welcome the following community leaders as new members of our Board of Directors.
James W. Jordan
President
Omega QSE
James founded Omega QSE, Inc. in 1991. He is actively involved in developing the company’s relationships with various agencies, institutions and private corporations to enhance the growth of the company. Before launching the company, he served in various capacities for CNY Enterprises, most recently as Director of Operations. He holds Business and Finance degrees from Lincoln University and Syracuse University. James volunteers his time for youth mentor programs. He also sits on the board of directors of both the OnCenter and the Metropolitan Development Association. He has won multiple recognitions including Lincoln University’s President’s and Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Linda Dickerson Hartsock
Executive Director
Clean Tech Center
Linda serves as Executive Director of the Clean Tech Center, a NYSERDA supported initiative to grow world class renewable clean energy companies in New York State. She was previously a member of New York State’s senior economic development team, Empire State Development, when the group created a $120 million NYS Regional Blueprint Fund. She is also a member of the Governor’s Small Business Advisory Task Force. Linda is a founding member of the Central Upstate Regional Alliance and the Creative Core initiative. An executive board member of the New York Business Development Corporation, she serves on the boards of many state and regional organizations, as well as the business advisory boards of several universities. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work.
Ellen Percy Kraly, Ph.D.
Professor of Geography, Director of Upstate Institute
Colgate University
Ellen has served Colgate University since 1985 as Professor of Geography and Director of the Upstate Institute. At Colgate, she has served as Associate Dean of the Faculty, Director of both the Division of University Studies and the Division of Social Sciences, and Chair of the Department of Geography. She received the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Alumni Corporation of Colgate University, the AAUP Faculty of the Year Award and the Phi Eta Sigma Professor of the Year Award. Ellen is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Mohawk Valley Resource Center and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Oneida Community Mansion House, where she serves as chair of the Education and Public Service Committee.