Binghamton Zoo Welcomes New Executive Director

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park welcomes new executive director

BINGHAMTON, N.Y.

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park has a new leader.

Whitney Point native Jacqueline Peeler has been named the new Executive Director, taking over for Steve Contento.

Peeler worked at the zoo as a volunteer in 1986 and served as visitor services associate and seasonal zookeeper.

After leaving Ross Park, she worked at the North Carolina Zoo and the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois.

In 2014, she was named Director at the Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield.

Peeler says she was ready to move back home.

"I learned so much when I was here. I wanted an opportunity to come back and be closer with my family. Most of my family is here in Binghamton and in the surrounding areas. This was a great opportunity to come back to this area," said Peeler.

Peeler says she will work towards re-establishing the Zoo's accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which was lost in 2014.

Her first day was 2 weeks ago and she is familiarizing herself with the zoo, while visiting the areas and exhibits where she used to work.

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Tri-Cities Opera Announces New General Director

TCO HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO WELCOME NEW GENERAL DIRECTOR, SUSAN ASHBAKER!

Thursday, July 24, at 10:00AM   You're invited to the Clinton Street Opera Center as members of the Tri-Cities Opera Board of Directors introduce our new General Director, Ms. Susan Ashbaker. Additionally, we will announce our incoming Resident Artist roster, and other details of our 2014-2015 Season of REVENGE... REVELRY... REDEMPTION!   Ms. Ashbaker comes to TCO with a wealth of experience on both sides of the opera and music industry. An author and lecturer, she has also served as Executive Director, Director of Artistic and Music Administration, Vocal Coach, Master Class Presenter, Collaborative Pianist, and Singer Advocate.   She has been a frequent judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Ms. Ashbaker was affiliated with the Opera Company of Philadelphia for 16 years leading the casting practices and identifying and offering opportunities to young singers. She also worked as assistant conductor and vocal coach with the New York City Opera, European Center for Opera and Vocal Arts (Belgium), New Israeli Vocal Arts Institute, International Vocal Arts Institute in Montreal, Theater am Goetheplatz (Bremen, Germany), and the Academy of Vocal Arts.   To read more about Ms. Ashbaker's career thus far CLICK HERE to visit her website.  Don't forget to join us at the opera center on Thursday, July 24th at 10:00AM!

Tioga County, N.Y., Arts Group Names Chief

OWEGO- Tioga County Council on the Arts has named Abbey Hendrickson as its new executive director.

Hendrickson earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from SUNY College at Brockport and a master of fine arts degree from the University at Buffalo. Most recently, she was an instructor in the art department at Mansfield University.

Prior experience includes being the public arts program educator at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Mass., and the programs director at Western New York Book Arts Collaborative in Buffalo. She has also been the editor of her own blog for the past five years, coordinating blog posts for major brands, including Parents Magazine, Old Navy, and B. Toys.

Hendrickson succeeds Annette Schweiger.

To get the online article click here

Art Mission and Theater Announces New Executive Director

Rebecca Sheriff has been appointed the Executive Director at the ART Mission and Theater, 61 Prospect Avenue in Binghamton NY. The ART Mission and Theater is an art cinema and a visual and performing arts space that serves as a community center for events related to the arts. Its mission is to be a source of inspiration and excitement for the community and to be a catalyst for the revitalization of the Greater Binghamton area.

Sheriff is a graduate of Binghamton University's Public Administration program where she studied non-profit management. She has worked with the Binghamton Community Orchestra, the Broome County Arts Council, and ACCORD (A Center for Dispute Resolution).  She is a member of, and a former President of, the Southern Tier Young Professionals.

For further information, please contact Denny Ebert, President of the Board at debert3@verizon.net or Rebecca Sheriff, Director at director@artmission.org

Red Cross names chapter executive

Shelley Bierwiler is now community chapter executive for the Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross.

She brings more than 20 years of nonprofit experience to the organization, including seven years with the Greater Steuben Chapter of the American Red Cross as its assistant executive director of fund development.

She has also served on the Red Cross national advanced public affairs team.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga (CCTT) Announces New ED

The CCTT Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Diane E. DeMuth to the agency's chief executive office effective November 7, 2011. Ms. DeMuth is currently the CEO and Executive Director for the AIM Independent Living Center, headquartered in Corning, New York.
The mission of Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga (CCTT) is to help build communities that care for all people by reducing poverty, promoting healthy individual and family life. This is made possible by collaborating with our community’s civic and governmental agencies and faith communities-Catholic and non-Catholic, advocating for social justice.

Ms. DeMuth earned Bachelor of Arts degrees from both Richmond College, Staten Island, N.Y. and from City University of New York. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial & Labor Relations, jointly from Baruch College and Cornell University.

She has devoted her entire professional career to human services, working with and leading non-profit organizations.

Ms. DeMuth, an Ithaca resident, will oversee the operations of professional staff and volunteers at both the headquarters office at 324 W. Buffalo Street, Ithaca and at 464 Broad Street, Waverly.

For additional details contact:

Philip L. Cox, President, Board of Directors

607-273-5170

or

Mary Pat Dolan,Interim Executive Director

mpdolan@dor.org

607-272-5062 x 13