 Coleen Fabrizi (
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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.
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 Kristen Stewart (
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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 facade
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.
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 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.
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 Lin Kotlinski ( lin@gafferdistrict.com ) (x105)
Director of Events. Lin oversees all the Gaffer District events from
planning stages to execution. She is responsible for hiring
entertainment, coordinating vendors, and incorporating Gaffer District
businesses into each event. Lin works closely with the Director of
Marketing & Communications to ensure a cohesive marketing strategy
for the events season. She also helps develop strategies to create
repeat visits from event attendees. With over 15 years experience in
the tradeshow industry and ten years experience with food and beverage,
production and entertainment for Station Casinos, Inc., Lin returns to
this area to be closer to family and share her experiences with
Corning's Gaffer District. Lin lives in Caton with her husband John and
their two new puppies, Sampson and Delilah. |
 Sandie Wilson (sandie@gafferdistrict.com)(x104)
Director of Administration and Operations. Sandie oversees the administrative services and operational functions of Corning's Gaffer District, which includes directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting the overall activities of the maintenance and operation needs per the Business Improvement District (BID) agreement with the City of Corning (including the Centerway Parking Garage, Historic Centerway Walking Bridge and Street Enhancements). She supervises the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Assistant and Office Manager positions. Sandie, who has worked in the Corning Business Community for more than 25 years, is the staff liaison for the Safety and Physical Infrastructure Work Plan Group. |
 Dawn Burlew ( BurlewDH@Corning.com )
Manager of Business Development. Dawn is responsible for business
recruitment, retention and development in Corning's Gaffer District.
She also assists new and potential business and property owners with
real estate, financing and orientation to Corning's Gaffer District. As
a part of Corning Enterprises, Dawn also works with several Economic
Development and Community Development initiatives. Dawn has her A.A.S.
in Business Management from Cazenovia College and her B.S. in Business
Management from Keuka College. Dawn resides in Chemung County with her
husband Rodney Schmidt and daughter where they own and operate Schmidt
Valley Farm equine facility. |
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 Kelli Schroeder (
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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.
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 Tracey Knapp (tracey@gafferdistrict.com)(x101)
Office Manager. Tracey is responsible for providing office management and administrative support services on behalf of Corning's Gaffer District. In addition, she handles meeting coordination; communication and meeting support for the Gaffer District Business Association and new parking permit registration for the Centerway Parking Garage. Tracey also serves as the initial contact for Corning's Gaffer District via all means of incoming communications.
A Corning native, Tracey has more than 30 years of print media/office management experience.
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 Ernie Gibbs (
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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.
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 Curt Simmons
Maintenance Manager
Curt plans, organizes, manages and provides oversight for the maintenance operations and activities within Corning's Gaffer District, including daily oversight of the maintenance staff. He also represents the Gaffer District maintenance department at various meetings with our partners and vendors and assists at events. |
 Erik Jamison
Maintenance Assistant
Erik works with the Maintenance Manager in daily maintenance, operations and activities to maintain a clean and safe environment in the Gaffer District as directed. He also assists at all Gaffer District events. |
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