Herkimer College Appoints New Staff

Herkimer County Community College recently made three new staff appointments.

Ann Prior, of Mohawk, has been appointed to the position of librarian. Prior has been a part-time reference librarian at Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College. She also has served as a technology and access services librarian at MVCC, and as an archivist at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Whitesboro and at Theodore Roosevelt Center, Dickinson State University in Dickenson, ND. Prior holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Siena College. She also holds masters’ degrees in Library and Information Studies and School Librarianship from the University at Buffalo.

Anthony DeLuca ’13, of Frankfort, has been appointed financial aid office assistant. DeLuca was previously a fitness center technician and a COVID testing attendant at Herkimer College. He also is a coach for the men’s and women’s bowling teams. DeLuca holds an associate degree in Sports Management from Herkimer College.

Jason McMahon, of Ilion, has been appointed assistant director of campus safety. McMahon has served as a campus peace officer at Herkimer College since 2006. He has received the Herkimer County Stop DWI award seven times, and has been recognized with two lifesaving merit awards. McMahon is also a graduate of Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy. In addition, he holds several certifications including a Law Enforcement General Topics Instructor accreditation.