Meet our Staff
Connie Corey
Associate Director, 7-2259, ccorey@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all EH&S department staff and activities
- Oversee and develop campus safety programs
- Develop EH&S staff to their full potential
- Serve as an information resource for the campus community
- Liaison with community as member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, BU/Vestal Fire Department Team, and the Citizen Corps
- Past President, SUNY Environmental Health and Safety Association
Education and training:
- MBA, Binghamton University
- BS, Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University
Work Experience:
- Associate Director, EH&S, 1997-present
- Assistant Director, EH&S, 1996-1997
- Hazardous Waste Manager/Industrial Hygienist, Binghamton University,1989-1996
- Environmental Services Technician, GTE, 1987-1989
Personal Interests:
- Active in Chenango Bridge Methodist Church
- Volunteer for Hillcrest Fire Department
- Active in my sons' various activities
Joanne L. Frederick
Secretary, 7-2211, jcole@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Secretarial support for the Department
- Design and edit the Safety Prose newsletter
- Participate in Continued Quality Improvement initiatives
- Support the Environmental Health & Safety mission
Work Experience:
- Began working on campus in 1988 at the Bartle Library circulation desk
- Worked in Parking Services and the Health Service
Personal Interest:
- Enjoys reading
- Sells Avon in her spare time
Kelly Donovan
Contractor/Environmental Safety Coordinator, 7-6834, donovan@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contractor safety resource and auditor
- Biosafety officer
- Representative to CUE
- Assist/cross train in safety training
- Advisor to CS Rescue Team
- Serve as an information resource for the campus community
Education and training:
- CSP, 1999
- BS, Penn State University, 1982
- 24 Hour HAZWOPER
Work Experience:
- Safety Trainer, BU, 1994-Present
- Safety/Quality Manager, Ogden Services, 1984-1994
- Field Engineer, Pennwalt, 1983-1984
Personal Interests:
- Volunteer mediator
- Lemon Law Arbitrator
- Avid golfer
Stephen Endres
Safety Trainer / Industrial Hygienist, 7-7012, sendres@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide Air Quality Services
- Indoor Air Quality Assessments
- Odor Concern Response
- Provide Industrial Hygiene Services Including:
- Noise surveys
- Machine guarding/safety audits
- Serve as an information resource for the campus community
- Respond and participate with Confined space rescue team.
- Maintain required records
- Provide training in the following subjects:
- Right to Know
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Machine Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Ergonomics (Material handling, power/hand tool issues)
- Develop campus programs and policies
Education and Training:
- BS, Environmental Sciences Buffalo University
- Certified First Responder (CFR)
- NYS Hazardous Waste Manager Cert.
Work Experience:
- Health and Safety Specialist, Felchar Manufacturing Corp. (Sub. Shop-Vac USA), 1996-00
- Environmental Health and Safety Director, Academe Paving Inc., 1995-96
- Asbestos Handler/Supervisor, Sunstream Corp., 1994-95
- Asbestos Inspector/ Supervisor/Handler, ARSI Corp (IWSS) 1992-94
- Environmental Scientist, Hazard Evaluations, 1991-1992
Personal Interests/Accomplishments:
- Tai-Kwon Do ITF - Red Belt
Mark Gialanella
Fire Safety Systems Coordinator, 7-2005, mgialane@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Focus on the fire protection systems in the State buildings in campus
- Provides training in following areas:
- Fire extinguisher training
- Evacuation procedures
- Fire Systems (Detection alarm and Suppression)
- Fire code enforcement
- Maintain records required by NFPA
- Fire extinguisher inspection
- Issue hot work permits and Confined space permits
- Emergency response to medical, fire, confined space emergency
Education and training:
- A.A.S Degree in Environmental Health Technology, Broome Community College
- Bachelor of Science – Biology, SUNY Brockport
- CPR/AED
- OSHA General Industry Standards
- RCRA/DOT
- Peace Officer, Broome County Security Division
- Various NYS / Fire Department Training Courses
Work Experience:
- Universal Instruments Corporation, Binghamton, NY Environmental, Safety and Security Coordinator 1981-2007
- Progressive Tool Company, Endwell, NY, CNC Programmer, Set-Up and Machine Operator 1975-1981
- IBM Corporation, Endicott, NY, Environmental Safety Technician 1974.
Personal Interests:
- Volunteer firefighter for the last 17 years, Five Mile Point Fire Department , Kirkwood NY
- Fishing, swimming, motorcycling.
- Work around the house.
Bret Pearsall
Environmental Specialist, 7-6835, pearsall@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory and workplace safety audits and follow up on corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations
- Collect, segregate, consolidate and prepare hazardous waste for disposal
- Manage the Darkroom Safety Program
- Laser Safety Program Development
- Respond to chemical spills, medical emergencies and fire safety calls
- Develop training programs for:
- Darkroom Safety
- Cryogen Safety
- Laser Safety
- Conduct training as needed for:
- Right To Know
- Laboratory Safety
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Contingency Planning
- First Aid, CPR and AED (ASHI)
- Security Plan
Education and training:
- A.S- Individual Studies in Biological Sciences, Morrisville State College
- A.A.S- Natural Resources Conservation, Morrisville State College
- B.S- Biological Sciences, SUNY Cortland
- 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Program
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Certified Hazardous Waste Chemist
- Basic Water Safety/CPR/First Aid
Work Experience:
- Hazardous Waste Chemist, Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc.
- Environmental Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Environmental Engineer, Cayuga County Planning Department
- Environmental Consultant, The Reel Cowboy, Owner/Operator
Personal Interests:
- Fly-fishing (Licensed Fly-Fishing Guide in NY)
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Live Music
- Camping
- Stream Rehabilitation
Kate Van Loke
Code Coordinator/Safety Specialist , 7-6836, vanloke@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the fire extinguisher program
- Inspect all buildings and all extinguishers annually
- Track all Hydrostatic Test Dates as necessary
- Purchase extinguishers as necessary
- Check for code violations and work with Building Administrators and Facilities Personnel to correct them
- Escort visiting inspectors through campus buildings upon request
- PESH, OFPC, Insurance Reps, etc
- Research code issues, upon request
- Serve as an information resource for code and safety issues
- Provide training for CPR/First Aid, Fire Safety/Prevention, Fire Extinguisher Use
- Develop and provide informational leaflets and fliers
- Respond to emergencies
- Confined space, water/ice rescue, trench rescue
- Flow test all water protection systems in conjunction with Physical Facilities
- Hydrants, Sprinkler Systems
- Member of the Campus Technical Rescue Team
Education and training:
- St Mary's College - Physical Education
- NYS Basic Code Enforcement
- NYS EMT Basic
- CPR/First Aid Trainer
- Fire Behavior / Principles of Investigation
- OSHA General Industry Standards
- 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
- Basic Trench / Void Rescue
Vladimyr Gouin
Hazardous Waste Manager, 7-5799, vgouin@binghamton.edu
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the Hazardous Waste Program (develop handling, treatment and disposal methods in accordance with NYSDEC & USEPA regulations; coordinate and supervise waste disposal shipments; respond to chemical spills)
- Manage the Laboratory Safety Program (serve as University Chemical Hygiene Officer; Chair Laboratory Safety Committee; implement Chemical Hygiene Plan; conduct Laboratory Audits)
- Develop and provide Contingency Plan, Hazardous Waste, Laboratory Safety and other training to faculty, staff, and students
- Supervise and train EH&S Department student employees and interns
- Serve as Building Administrator for the Chemical and Radioactive Waste Storage Facility
Education (Degrees):
- BA in Environmental Science, Binghamton University, 2004
Training (Certifications):
- 40 Hazardous Waste Operation & Emergency Response
- Advanced Hazardous Materials Technician, NYS Academy of Fire Science
Work Experience:
- FIeld Chemist, Clean Harbors Environmental Services
- Lead Inspector, LEW Corp
Personal Interests:
- Motorcycles
- Outdoor Activities
University
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