2007
John N. Sarno

John N. Sarno, a 1967 graduate of STCC’s Data Processing program, who went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems at Westfield State College, has watched that field over 40 years, from computer equipment that filled a room to the tiny and powerful computers we know today.

Through his position as vice president for information systems at Big Y Foods Inc., probably the largest family-owned and operated supermarket chain in New England, Sarno has not only managed the evolution in his field but also continually encouraged his employees to study in computer and information technologies at STCC.  Fully 40% of Big Y’s information systems department are graduates of STCC or have taken courses at the college. 

Sarno has partnered with the college on several initiatives, as a member of the STCC Foundation, as a panel member in a Foundation presentation, and through the Big Y Technology Fellowship for STCC students.  He also served on the business advisory board for Westfield State’s computer and information science department.
Sarno is also active as a resident, in his town of Wilbraham, and regionally in his profession.  In 2003, he was named one of the top 25 Most Influential Leaders in the USA Supermarket Industry by Retail Information Systems Magazine.

Maurice G. Lindsay

2006
Ric J. Serrenho

Ric Serrenho &
his wife, Annaliza

Ric Graduated in 1980 with an A.S. in Teleproduction Technology. Today he is president and owner of Visual Concepts Inc in Windsor, Connecticut. In 2005 Ric was awarded an Emmy for the program Orphan Orca: Saving Springer.
 

2005
Karen and Michael Thomes

Michael is a 1974 graduate in Liberal Arts and in 1981 earned a second A.S. degree in Computer Systems Engineering Technology. He went on to UMass for his bachelor's degree, followed by an MBA earned at Western New England College. He currently holds the position of Quality Consultant in the Corporate Division of United Technologies, where he has been employed for 24 years.

Karen graduated in 1982 with a double major in Liberal Arts and Business Transfer. With a scholarship to Smith College, she completed a bachelor's degree in economics in 1985. She holds a M.Ed. from Cambridge College and has been an academic counselor at STCC for 20 years.

2003
Jay K. Ober

Graduated in 1994 with an A.S. in Nursing, and went on to earn a B.S. in Nursing and an M.S. in Nurse Practitioner. Currently working on a doctorate, he is the Manager of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Holyoke Hospital

2002
Gary G. Cassanelli & Mark E. Kenney

Gary graduated in 1980 with A.S. in Fire Science, and is now Chief of the Springfield Fire Department.

Mark graduated in 1967 with an A.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and in 1973 with an A.S. in Law Enforcement. He is now a Captain in the Springfield Police Department and is the Commanding Officer of the Central Intelligence Bureau.

2001
David P. Fontaine

Graduated in 1983 with A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology. He is now President of Fontaine Brothers, Inc. General Contractors in Springfield.

2000
Nan E. Begley

Graduated in 1981 with Assoc. in Liberal Arts Transfer. She holds a B.A. and M.S. from Westfield State College, is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as a mental health counselor, and is currently a full-time faculty member in Social Sciences at STCC.

1999
Dan R. Roulier

Graduated in 1963 with an A.S. in Business Management. He is the founder and President of Dan Roulier & Associates, Inc., a real estate development company based in Somers, CT.

1998
Victoria A. White

Graduated in 1981 with an A.A. in General Studies Transfer. She is the founder and owner of eclecTechs in Northampton, a company which provides Internet training and consultation.

1997
Etta M. Williams

Graduated in 1975 with A.S. in Nursing.

1996
Carleen M. Nahorniak

Graduate of the first STCC class in Nursing in 1972. Became Director of Nursing at Mercy Hospital Center for Health, Springfield in 1994.

1995
Wendy J. Leard

Graduated in 1982 with an A.S. in Court Reporting.

1994
Jane L. Sweeney (Jane Alinovi)

Graduated in 1987 with an A.A. in Liberal Arts/General Studies. She went on to earn a B.A at Mount Holyoke, an M.Ed., and a J.D., and is now High School Guidance Counselor at the Springfield Expeditionary Learning School.

1993
Margaret Bellucci

Graduated in 1976 with an A.S. in General Business. She earned a B.S. and an M.S., and became a full-time faculty member in the STCC School of Business and Information Technologies, retiring in 2003.

1992
Bernadette J. Conte

Graduated in 1985 with an A.S. in Accounting. She became a teacher at West Springfield High School, and served on the STCC Board of Trustees.

1991
Jeannine M. Pelchat

Graduated in 1973. She is Vice President, Retail Banking at People's Bank, and serves on the STCC Board of Trustees.

1990
Ross H. Higgins

Graduated in 1970 with an A.S. in Bio-Medical Equipment Technology. He retired from STCC in 2002 where he was a lab technician in the Bio-Medical Technology department.

1989
Constance J. O'Brien

Graduated in 1978 with an A.S. in Accounting.

Received a Bachelor's in Finance from WNEC as well as an MBA from AIC. Constance is currently President of C. J. O'Brien Associates, Inc., an accounting firm with a concentration of small business clients.

1988
Mark F. Curto & Ann L. Pandolfi

Mark Curto graduated in 1965 with an A.S. in Data Processing. He is now the Director of Telephone Services, Voice/Data Cable Plants and Documentation at STCC.

Ann Pandolfi graduated in 1969 with an A.S. in Data Processing. She is now Director of Administrative Systems at STCC.

1987
Mary Ann Gioscia

Graduated in 1976 with an A.S. in Nursing. She was a nurse, and served on the STCC Board of Trustees.

1986
Michael J. Schiavina & Alain J. Beauregard