Welcome New Employees

I’d like to introduce to you three new employees to the York Tech family.

Teresa Faile joined the College on June 1 as an Administrative Assistant in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Teresa is a native of Lancaster and has lived in Rock Hill for the past 26 years. She previously worked at Premier, Inc. in Charlotte, NC for 18 years. Teresa is a graduate of York Technical College, where she received an Associate Degree in Computer Programming and an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science. Teresa also received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management from Limestone College.

Brittany Burton, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources, joined the York Tech family on July 1. Brittany is a native of Columbia, SC. Her previous work experience includes the SC Department of Health and Human Services as a Program Assistant and the SC Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole Services as a Training Coordinator in Human Resources Development. She received a Bachelors in Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Francis Marion University and an Master of Arts in Conflict Management from Columbia College.

Bree Robinson, Program Coordinator/Loan Counselor in Financial Aid, joined the College on July 1. Bree is a native of Darlington, SC. She previously worked as a Financial Aid Counselor at Central Carolina Technical College. Bree received a Bachelor of Arts from South Carolina State University and a Master of Arts from Webster University.


Welcome to York Tech – Teresa, Brittany, and Bree!

New Commission Member

I am pleased to announce that Ms. Claudia Douglass has joined the York Technical College Commission. Ms. Douglass has worked for both non-profit and for-profit health systems. She spent six years in healthcare consulting with Arthur Andersen out of Atlanta, Georgia. Her first hospital position was in 1994 with Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. She has been with Tenet for over eight years, two years as the Regional Director of Business Development for the Florida Region and the past six years at Piedmont Medical Center as the Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer.

Ms. Douglass is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is also a member of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Task Force, Rock Hill Economic Development Committee Quality of Life Task Force, and serves on the Board of Directors Executive Committee for the Community Blood Centers of the Carolinas. She is a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Rock Hill.

Ms. Douglass replaces Ms. Carolyn Carpenter, who retired after 20 years of service to the College.

The other nine governing board seats are held by:

Mr. Charles Z. Robinson (Chair)
Human Resources Consultant, Prosperity Resources, LLC

Ms. Geri H. Rucker (Vice-Chair)
Regional Vice President, Founders Federal Credit Union

Mr. E. Paul Basha
President & CEO, York Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Mr. James “Jim” C. Hardin, III
Attorney at Law, James C. Hardin III, PLLC

Dr. A. Douglas “Doug” Marion
Ophthalmologist, Eye Associates of Chester, PA

Mr. Robert “Bobby” B. Meek
Owner, Century 21 Palmetto Homes Realty

Mr. Harry M. Miller
Executive Vice President for Planning and Development, Comporium Communications

Mr. Jeffrey C. Sigmon
President, JEFCO Communications

Mr. Bruce “Tony” A. Vaughan
Retiree

July Summer Camps

The campus is buzzing with activity this month as several of our summer camps get underway. The following three grant-funded camps introduce participants to the College and to potential careers.

The Digital Design Camp, funded by the US Department of Education and hosted by the TRiO Talent Search program, will include 45 middle and high school students. The camp focuses on careers in digital technology and is scheduled for July 18 – 22. Nikita Baxter may be contacted for more information.

The Workforce Development Summer Camp, funded by the J. Marion Sims Foundation, will include approximately 40 participants from YouthBuild and Community Powerhouse in Lancaster County. Participants will explore careers in both credit and non-credit programs. The camp dates are July 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21. Kiwanna Brackett may be contacted for more information.

The Summer Institute & Workshop, funded by the National Science Foundation – National Network of Pulp and Paper Technology Training, will include rising high school freshman through college students. High school and college faculty are invited to participate. Abitibi Bowater will also participate in this important summer workshop. The camp focuses on careers in the Pulp and Paper field and is scheduled for July 21 – 22. John McGill and George Russell may be contacted for more information.

I am very grateful to all who have planned these wonderful summer camps!