― OFFICERS ―
VICE PRESIDENT
SUSAN WHEELER OLIVER
Sue's family is part of a rich history dating back to the early settlement of Yates County. At times she
has lived at the tip of each Keuka branch, becoming involved in each unique community as a volunteer. Growing up on the lake was a true gift, engendering a love of and deep respect for Keuka Lake.
Taking degrees at Cornell (BS Bio) and Alfred University (MS Ed.), with focus on ecology and aquatic topics, she taught biology, chemistry, physics, and math at Dundee for 14 years. This preceded a move to mentor a
science research program for high school students in Westchester County. Now retired and residing at
her family home on the lake, there is time to focus on the special resource that Keuka is.
Concerns about Keuka rise from different perspectives - as a childhood memory, as a member of a
farming family, and currently, as a resident and recreationist. The increase in invasive aquatics and algal
blooms are current concerns. It is important that the following generations have the same water quality
and ability to enjoy the lake as have those in the past.
TREASURER
JIM HORNER
While growing up in Kentucky, Jim visited the lake every summer as his family visited relatives in Hammondsport and Bath. In 2000, Jim and his wife, Anne, purchased a cottage on the west side of the lake in Hammondsport. In 2010, they moved into the cottage nearby where they currently enjoy all the lake has to offer. Jim and Anne are both retired and split their time between Alexandria, VA and Hammondsport.
Jim enjoys volunteering time to community organizations. He is currently a volunteer for the Finger Lake Boating Museum’s Pat II tour boat. In the past, he has served in roles as a board member, Treasurer or President of Homeowners Associations in Virginia and Texas. While living in California, Jim was on the Board of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce as well as a board member of the California Taxpayers Association.
Jim’s career was primarily in financial roles. For the first 15 years, he worked for Mobil Oil at several locations across the country including the headquarters in Fairfax, VA. Jim later worked for retail companies and wholesale food distribution companies in roles as VP of Finance and CFO. Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s Degree in Management from Purdue University.
SECRETARY
KATE PARSONS
Kate grew up spending weekends boating throughout the Finger Lakes Region. After many years of living in Southwest Florida, she and her husband settled back in the Finger Lakes, where they are raising their three children. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has owned/managed several successful, small businesses over the years. With a foundation in customer-service, Kate is passionate about making each connection and communication with members and vendors a positive experience.
When she isn’t in the office, Kate is most likely in the car, driving her kids to and from their favorite activities! She enjoys a good podcast, exploring the Finger Lakes on foot or by boat, reading historical fiction, cooking healthy meals from local farms and spending quality time with her family, including her Goldendoodle, Ginger.
