Human Resources

Randy Stark, Associate Vice President & Ethics Officer

Denise Szelest, Director

Joanne Bocchino, Secretary II

Andrea Navedo, Administrative Assistant I

Janine Gestwick, Office Assistant II

Debra Selig, Office Assistant II

Professional Services - (518) 437-4720 

Kate Thies, Assistant Director

Melissa Starman, Personnel Associate

Sheila McCaffrey, Personnel Associate

Alana Bennett, Personnel Associate

Andrea Poulopoulos, Personnel Associate

Janice Wilkens, Secretary I

Linda Novello, Office Assistant 2

Classified Services - (518) 437-4722

Aaron McCloskey, Assistant Director

Stephen Mead, Secretary I

Employee Benefits (State) - (518) 437-4729 or OHRM@albany.edu

Merissa Mabee, Benefits Manager

Kathy Zazarine, Health Benefits Administrator

Jennifer Ali, Secretary

Jillian Lowery, Office Assistant I

Vacant, Benefits Assistant

Employee Relations and Training - (518) 437-4702

Randy Stark, Associate Vice President

Brian Selchick, Employee Relations Associate

Amelia Barbadoro, Employee Relations Associate

Christine Priest, Coordinator, Training & Development

International Employee Services - (518) 437-4700

Kate Thies, Manager

Tina Gitto, International Employment and Tax Coordinator

Payroll - (518) 437-3830 or payroll@albany.edu

Lynne Cable, Payroll Manager

Denise Salerno, Payroll Examiner 2

Lisa Maxwell, Office Assistant 3, Personnel

Richard Kouacou, Payroll Examiner 1

Emily Munger, Payroll Assistant

Ryan Perrott, Payroll Assistant

Carlos Herrero, Payroll Examiner 1

Time and Attendance - (518) 437-4715 or timerecords@albany.edu

Merissa Mabee, Manager

Katherine Pearse, Time Records and Leave Administrator

Julie Snide, Office Assistant II