President: Andrew Roblee Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Sara Micciche Treasurer: Lori Bierman
Andrew Roblee is the founder and president of Roblee Historic Preservation in Auburn, NY, holding a Master’s in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s in History from Wells College. He serves as the current president of the Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) and lives in Auburn with his wife, Devon, and their two sons, Alex and Arthur.Sarah Tietje-Mietz is an artist, writer, and preservation enthusiast with a deep love for historic architecture and craft. She holds degrees in Studio Art, Historic Preservation, and Arts Journalism, with her writing featured in various publications and her artwork exhibited widely. Sarah co-hosts the podcast “Bad Architecture” and lives in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood with her husband and dog.
Sara Micciche works at the Oneida Public Library, has a lifelong passion for learning, history, and teaching. A graduate of Bay Path University with a BS in Criminal Justice, she became a published author in 2002. Sara has held leadership roles in community outreach organizations across Asia, Europe, and the United States and is a founding member of the Oneida Friends of the Library group. She has lived in Oneida since 2020 with her husband, their two teenagers, and their dog. Sara is the current Secretary of the PACNY Board.
Lori Beirman is the director of audit quality for Dannible & Mckee, LLP. With over 23 years of experience, she has provided assurance and accounting services for clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction and professional service firms. Lori has been performing quality control procedures for the firm since 2007, and she is also an expert in data analytics and fraud detection. Lori is the Treasurer for the PACNY Board.Ariel Bero is the City of Oneida Historian and Librarian at the Oneida Public Library, where she manages programming, staffing, the local history room, and grants. She holds a BA in History from SUNY Oneonta and a Master’s in Library Science from the University at Buffalo. Ariel has a strong passion for history, advocacy, and preservation, and she is actively involved in various community organizations, including the Oneida Rotary Club and the Preservation Association of Central New York. She has lived in Oneida with her husband, Nick, since May 2020.Jeremy Neumann is a principal scientist at Parsons in Syracuse, NY, specializing in green and sustainable remediation practices to promote environmental sustainability. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he is dedicated to finding innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges.Christine Hall O’Neil is the Executive Director of the Oneida Community Mansion House, where she focuses on preserving the National Historic Landmark building and leading efforts to increase philanthropy, implement a new business plan, and launch preservation projects. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, where she expanded funding, partnerships, and educational programs. Chris serves on the Madison County Tourism Board and enjoys exploring cultural and natural heritage sites in her free time. She is a Cornell University graduate and lives in Fayetteville, New York, with her husband, Scott.Ronnie White, Jr. earned his BA in History and Political Science from Georgia State University in 2010 and his Juris Doctorate with a certificate in Technology Commercialization from Syracuse University in 2013. He began his legal career with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he represented municipal agencies in various courts, and successfully defended two correctional officers in a federal case in 2016. After gaining experience at a leading Central New York law firm, Ronnie started his own practice. He is a founding member of the William Herbert Johnson Bar Association of Central New York and an active member of several other bar associations. Ronnie lives in Syracuse with his fiancée and stepdaughter, and enjoys technology, music, and the arts in his spare time.Austin Wheelock serves as Executive Director of Operation Oswego County, Inc. A native of upstate New York, Austin brings a deep passion for promoting Oswego County businesses and investments, coupled with a strong background in urban planning and architecture. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy Director of Operation Oswego County, where he played a key role in business attraction and retention efforts.
Jake Totten is a Master’s of Landscape Architecture student at SUNY ESF, with a deep passion for Central New York history, particularly the Historic Erie Canal. A native of Canastota, he grew up volunteering at the Canal Town Museum and has a strong interest in historic landscape preservation. Jake earned his BA from College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, in 2019, focusing on plant science and agriculture, and later served as Head of Grounds and interim Chair of the Committee for Campus Planning and Building before pursuing graduate studies.
Don Radke has spent 30 years on the City of Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board. He just recently retired from the Board. Don has had a lifelong passion for history, architecture, and preservation. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker/ Realtor and is the owner of Fm Realty Group. Don also has been a past president of the GR Barnes Foundation as well as Focus Greater Syracuse.Nell Ziegler is the co-chair of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and Board President of the Smithfield Community Association. She also serves on the boards of Madison County Tourism, Town of Smithfield and Tromptown Historical Society – an active love of all things Madison County! Nell holds degrees in Architecture/Historic Preservation and American History. All other spare moments are spent with son & extended family renovating properties in their hometown of Peterboro.
Christopher Trevisani serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Housing Visions. In this role, he oversees the planning and development of affordable housing projects across the Northeast. His responsibilities include property acquisitions, budget preparation, securing financing through various sources (such as Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, NYS Housing Trust Funds, City CDBG, PHFA, HOME Funds, HHAP, and Equity Investments), and preparing milestone documentation for NYS, PA, city, and investor requirements. He also manages public relations and outreach efforts and negotiates with local governments for real estate tax incentives.
