New Faces - January and February 2024

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Photo of Jonathan Butler

Jonathan “John” Butler began on December 11, 2023, as the sprints, jumps, and hurdlers coach. John received his bachelor’s in pre-physical therapy in 2015 and his master’s in sports management in 2019 from Florida A&M University. He was previously employed at Maclay Schools as an associate head coach. He enjoys billiards, bowling, fishing, and family time.

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Timothy “Tim” Czelusniak-Serviss began on January 15 as administrative department coordinator in Student Health Services. Tim received his bachelor’s of science in human services and AA in interactive media. He was previously employed as an addictions counselor and case manager, family program counselor, and clinical supervisor. He enjoys mixed media art, photography, snowshoeing, hiking, and fostering dogs, and spending time with his husband, Chad, and dogs Henry and Ruby.

Tolga Dincer began on November 27, 2023, as systems and security operations engineer. Tolga received his PhD in physics. He was previously employed as a data scientist at DataJoint. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Irina. 

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Brandon B. Marshall began on January 3 as a custodian. Brandon attended Morrisville-Eaton High School and Madison-Oneida BOCES. He was previously employed by the United States Postal Service. He enjoys aviation and outdoor recreation sports.

Samantha “Sam” Mathews began on January 4 as assistant director of outdoor education. Sam received her bachelor of arts  in human geography from Penn State. She was previously employed as a youth program director at Central Rock Gym in Watertown, MA. She enjoys rock climbing, cross country skiing, reading, camping, backpacking, riding bikes, running, and anything outdoors. 

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Russell “Schreck” Schreck began on December 1, 2023, as a campus safety officer. Schreck was previously employed as a security officer at Turning Stone Resort Casino. He enjoys football, golf, and basketball, is an avid PC gamer, and also enjoys spending time with his partner, Brittany, and their cats, Oreo and Darl. 

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Jacob Sherry began on January 15 as associate director of residential life. Jacob received his bachelor’s in psychology from Missouri S&T and his master’s in college student personnel services from Arkansas State University. He was previously employed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as assistant director of assessment and leadership. He enjoys walking, hiking, DIY projects, gaming, and collecting comics.