Coleen Fabrizi ( )
Coleen serves as Executive Director of the corporation and therefore provides overall leadership of the Corning Intown District Management Association, Inc. (DBA Corning’s Gaffer District) so that productivity goals and strategic objectives are met and that full accountability to the Board of Directors is maintained.

She serves as the public face of Corning’s Gaffer District and is therefore the key liaison with other community leaders throughout the region and the state. A key priority is the work she does with the Business and Property Development Work Plan Group to retain and strengthen existing businesses and to motivate private investment throughout the District.

Kristen Stewart ( ) (x107)
Director of Preservation and Design. Kristen works with Corning’s Gaffer District businesses to provide them with free design service for signs and buildings, with special attention given to exterior changes and preservation. She is responsible for project management including assistance with bidding and construction inspections. Kristen works closely with the City of Corning Design Review Committee and assists in management and deployment of the Gaffer District sign and façade improvement grants as well as providing local program administration for the New York Main Street Grant. She is an alumna of Corning Community College and is currently completing her Bachelor’s in Organizational Management through Keuka College’s ASAP Program. Kristen resides in the town of Corning with her son Zachary.

Mike Melaro ( mike@gafferdistrict.com ) (x108)
Director of Marketing and Communications. Mike brings over ten years combined retail management, radio broadcasting and private marketing and public relations consulting experience to his position with Corning's Gaffer District, working to promote the district and increase customer traffic on a year-round basis. He works closely with the promotions and events staff along with the Marketing & Communications work plan group to strengthen marketing practices and develop future initiatives. His retail experiences include a broad range of specialties including consultative selling, visual merchandising, human resources and loss prevention techniques.

Mike holds a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Literature and a Master's Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication at St. Bonaventure University and lives in Corning with his wife, Steffanie.

Kelli Schroeder ( )(x110)
Finance Manager. Kelli primarily focuses on bookkeeping for the District's office. She manages all financial transactions and records including check requests, invoicing, and payroll. Kelli also administers all Human Resources paperwork for the Gaffer District staff. Kelli assists Market Street Restoration Agency and many other additional office duties.

Ernie Gibbs ( )(x106)
Visual Consultant for Corning's Gaffer District. Ernie specializes in retail and visual merchandising, and offers design advice (interior and exterior) to new and existing business owners in Corning's Gaffer District. Ernie is also responsible for the overall look and personality of the district. Many of the window designs that Ernie has created for Corning's Gaffer District have appeared in national publications such as The Main Street News. His designs have also won national awards from vendors of our local businesses.

Chipper Whitehead
Maintenance Supervisor
Works under the direction of the Director of Administration.
As Maintenance Supervisor, Chipper is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Corning’s Gaffer District’s equipment and vehicles along with maintenance of the physical infrastructure such as the Centerway Parking Facility and Centerway Square. Chipper works simultaneously with Curt to ensure daily and seasonal upkeep of the District sidewalks, landscaping and general cleanliness to provide an attractive setting for visitors year round.