School of Agriculture, Business & Technology

Location
Charlton Hall
Phone
315.684.6056

One of two academic schools at SUNY Morrisville, the School of Agriculture, Business & Technology is comprised of eight departments:

  • Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Horticulture, and Dairy Science
  • Renewable Energy and Residential Construction
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Automotive Technology
  • Game Programming, Computer, and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
  • Environmental Science
  • Equine
  • Hospitality and Business

Faculty/Staff

Daniel Akers
After Dan Akers graduated from the SUNY Morrisville Automotive Technology Program in 1990, he 'turned wrenches' for over 17 years at a busy dealership in Syracuse, NY. Dan left his position as the Shop Foreman and returned to SUNY Morrisville in 2007 to begin his career as an Automotive Technology Educator in the Ford ASSET Program.
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Shamsul Arefeen, Ph.D.
Shamsul Arefeen, Ph.D.
Dr. Shamsul Arefeen is an Assistant Professor of Renewable Energy program at SUNY, Morrisville. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University, USA in 2022.
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Mohammadali Azadfar
Mohammadali Azadfar, Ph.D.
Mohammadali Azadfar, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of environmental & renewable resources in the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville and runs the college's Wood Technology Center. Dr.
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Ben Ballard
Benjamin D. Ballard
Ben Ballard, Ph.D., is a Professor of Renewable Energy at SUNY Morrisville. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in forest resources management from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), a Master of Science in statistics from Syracuse University, and a doctorate in forest ecosystem science and applications from SUNY ESF.
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Scott Colby
Scott Colby, Ph.D.
Scott Colby is an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness at SUNY Morrisville. Dr. Colby’s research spans food consumer behavior, food marketing, agricultural economics, food distribution, housing economics, and environmental economics.
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Pat Cronn
Patrick J. Cronn
I am passionate about teaching virtualization, security, networking, and system administration because they are essential skills and knowledge for today’s IT professionals.
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Tiffany R. Day
As an associate professor in the Equine Science programs, Tiffany Day is responsible for the Equine Nutrition, Equine Health and Lameness, Animal Genetics-Equine, Equine Exercise Physiology classes and works with the Western Breaking and Training class. Professor Day is also the head coach of the SUNY Morrisville Western Equestrian Team.
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Eric Diefenbacher holds a turtle
Eric H. Diefenbacher
I am an organismal biologist with a background in regenerative/developmental biology, ecology, and natural history specializing in herpetology. I teach most of the biology and chemistry classes at the Norwich Campus along with some classes at the Morrisville main campus.
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Muath Eleswed, Ph.D.
Dr. Eleswed is an avid educator in Business Administration, Management, Leadership Health Administration, Research Methods, Applied Statistics, and Engineering Management.
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Jennifer K. Gilbert Jenkins, Ph.D.
Jennifer K. Gilbert Jenkins, Ph.D.
Dr Gilbert Jenkins earned a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY Buffalo in 1999. She then taught as an environmental educator at the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY for two years. In 2003 Dr Gilbert Jenkins completed a M.S. degree in Natural Resource Management and Engineering: Water at UConn in Storrs, CT.
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Raymond S. Grabowski II
Raymond S. Grabowski II
Over the years, society has become increasingly dependent on technology. It is imperative for people to understand how devices work rather than taking them for granted. I feel that it is necessary to apply ourselves towards becoming problem solvers. If we become too complacent, we risk turning into a society of followers rather than leaders. I have the great opportunity of bringing…
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Rebecca Hargrave
As a professor in the Natural Resources Conservation and Environmental & Natural Resources Management programs, Rebecca Hargrave teaches the Arboriculture, Dendrology, Recreation Management, Natural Resources Measurements, and Forest Protection classes. Professor Hargrave is also responsible for the Environmental Sciences internship program.
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Matthew L. Heckerman
As a professor in the Automotive Department, Matt Heckerman teaches Electronic Fuel Systems and Engine Performance/Drivability courses.  He has earned both an associate's and bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology from SUNY Morrisville, and a master's degree in Vocational Education from SUNY Oswego.
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Brendan Kelly
Previously a forester for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation where he enjoyed a very diverse experience, Prof. Kelly teaches many of the forestry (Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources, Forest Ecology, and Practices of Silviculture) related courses within the Environmental Sciences programs as well as riparian and wetland related topics. As the coordinator of forest…
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Elisa J. Livengood, PhD
Dr. Elisa Livengood is an assistant professor for SUNY Morrisville in Aquaculture and Environmental and Natural Resource Management programs and runs the college’s Aquaculture Center. Dr.
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Loren A. Maki
As a professor in the Automotive Department, Loren Maki teaches Automotive Electrical and Electronic Diagnostic courses.  He has earned an associate's degree in Automotive Technology from SUNY Morrisville, a bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University, and a master's degree in Information Design and Technology from SUNY Polytechnic. 
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Sheila Marshman
Sheila A. Marshman, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise: Farm Management and Finance, Agricultural Human Resource Management, Farm Business Consulting, Small Business Development (US and Globally), Food Systems and Online learning. Dr. Marshman serves as an advisor to several NYS and National Organizations, including the NYS Dairy Promotion Board, Milk Marketing Advisory Board, New York Farm Bureau, the National Agri-Women, the NBT…
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Al Muss
Alfred P. Muss
I am Al Muss, and I joined the SUNY Morrisville faculty in 2001.
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Michelle Nyberg
Michelle A. Nyberg
Academic Credentials Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls in Animal Science with and Equine Emphasis. 1991 Master of Science from Texas A&M University in Animal Science-Equine Nutrition Other Credentials A carded horse show judge with APHA, ApHC, IBHA, PHBA
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Patti Payette
Patti A. Payette
Associate Professor since 2001. Programs affiliated with: Healthcare Office Coordinator, AAS; Business Administration, AAS, AS, BBA. Courses I teach include: Business Communications, Healthcare Office Internship I and II, Healthcare Office Simulation, Medical Transcription, Medical Keyboarding, Intro to MS Word, Intro to MS PowerPoint, Intro to MS Excel. Hobbies: Spending time with family,…
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Tom Pilewski
Thomas A. Pilewski
I have been at SUNY Morrisville since 2006. Before teaching, I worked in sales and sales management, and started a graduation products business called CNY Graduation Service LLC. I was elected to the Manlius Village Board of Trustees in 2013 and serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee and Board Liaison to Fire Department and was Parks and Rec Board Chairperson from 2014-2022.
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Jessica L. Sarauer
As a professor in the Natural Resources and Renewable Resources Programs, Dr. Sarauer is responsible for the Environmental Technology, Surface and Groundwater Management, Environmental Planning and Natural Resources Management, and Invasive Species Management courses at SUNY Morrisville.
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Chris Scalzo smiling in a field.
Dr. Christopher M. Scalzo, DBA, MBA
I am Dr. or Professor Scalzo. I have been teaching at SUNY Morrisville for over 20 years. I had 16 years for professional experience before teaching here. I hold a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from University of Phoenix, an MBA in Finance at St. John Fisher College and a BS in Finance/Economics/ from SUNY Brockport.
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Dr. Walid H. Shayya
Walid H. Shayya
Dr. Walid H. Shayya is a professor in the Division of Environmental & Renewable Resources in the School of Agriculture, Business & Technology at SUNY Morrisville. He is responsible for teaching and program development in natural resources engineering, conducting applied research in related areas including geospatial technology and animal waste management, and advising the Bachelor of…
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William S. Snyder
As a professor in the Environmental Conservation Science, Natural Resource Conservation, Aquaculture and Aquatic Science, and Environmental & Natural Resource Management programs, William Snyder is responsible for the General Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Fish Ecology & Management, Wildlife Ecology & Management, North American Waterfowl, Aquatic Sampling Design, and Applied Geospatial T
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