Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. announced the appointment of Kasey Norton, assistant vice president and branch manager, to the South Glens Falls Office.
She was previously branch manager of both the Aviation Road and Exit 18 offices.
In her expanded role, she will oversee operations, supervise staff and develop business and personal banking relationships for the South Glens Falls Office. She brings more than 10 years of financial services experience to the position.
Norton is active in her community and serves as an advisory board member of the Salvation Army of Glens Falls, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles – Aerie 2486, and an Auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 574.
Norton is originally from Glens Falls and currently lives in Hudson Falls.
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The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) said two staff members are the recipients of this year’s Ronald Montesi Citizen Conservation Award presented by the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District.
LGLC communications and outreach manager Sarah Hoffman and land steward Alex Novick received the award on Dec. 13.
Named after long-time WCSWCD Board Member Ronald Montesi who died in 2019, the award “is provided to individuals who have taken the initiative to improve their environment and developed partnerships in their community. The District is committed to recognizing those people who we have worked with to provide new conservation opportunities and enhance existing programs.”
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Brian V. Carolan, Ph.D. has joined SUNY Empire State College as dean of the School for Graduate Studies.
He will take on a wide range of responsibilities including planning, academic development, program delivery, academic quality, enrollment management, and increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the school.
Dr. Carolan comes to the college from Sacred Heart University where he served as dean of graduate studies. He was associate dean and then acting dean of the graduate school at Montclair State University, where he also served as associate and then professor of quantitative research methods in the College of Education and Human Services, Department of Educational Foundations.
Prior to joining Montclair, he was assistant and then associate professor of educational foundations at the City University of New York, College of Staten Island in the Department of Education. He has research interests in social effects on educational achievement and outcomes.
Carolan earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Rutgers University, a Master of Philosophy in sociology from Columbia University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in sociology and education from Teachers College at Columbia University. He holds an advanced certificate in educational administration and supervision from Hunter College, The City University of New York.