26 West Main Street, PO Box 69, Mohawk, New York 13407
Meet Our Staff
Stephen Smith
Executive Director
Stephen oversees the operations of MVEDD including technical assistance, grant administration, program funding, human resources, and strategic goals. He earned an A.A.S. Business Administration degree from Herkimer College and a B.S. in Business Distributive Education from SUNY Oswego. In his free time, Stephen is the "Voice of the Thunder" for the CVS District, and enjoys watching his NY sports teams.
Heather Devitt
Deputy Director
Heather works with small businesses to obtain financing and completes the outreach and underwriting for our loan funds. Heather earned an MBA in Marketing & E-Commerce from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, a B.S. in Commerce Management from Niagara University, and an A.A.S. in Accounting from Herkimer College. In her free time, Heather enjoys running, reading, and watching movies.
Amanda Whalen
Clean Energy Community Coordinator
Amanda works with local municipalities to assist them in completing clean energy high impact actions through the Clean Energy Communities Program to earn grants. She earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and Renewable Energy from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming, and snowshoeing.
Matthew Syke
Sustainability Planner
Matthew assists local communities through technical assistance with the Climate Smart Communities Program, helping municipalities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. Matthew earned his B.A. in Sustainable Communities & Working Landscapes from Paul Smith's College. He enjoys playing the banjo and fly fishing.
Anthony Marris-Swann
Community Planner
Anthony assists local municipalities with comprehensive planning, placemaking, and other projects. Anthony earned his B.A. in Environment & Planning from the University of Washington and his A.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from MVCC. He enjoys reading, visiting coffee houses, and playing the piano.
Samantha Francisco
Clean Energy Specialist
Samantha earned her B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY Binghamton. She enjoys playing chess, swimming, and cooking.