Direct Testimony of the Employee Development, Training, and Safety Panel

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The New York State Department of Public Service convened the Employee Development, Training, and Safety Panel to gather testimony on various aspects of employee development, training, and safety within Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. The panel consisted of Jill Sammon, Manager of Talent Development and Inclusion, and Anthony J. Lombardo, Director of Safety. The testimony provided insight into their roles, responsibilities, educational backgrounds, and professional experience. This testimony is crucial in understanding the corporate culture, safety standards, and training practices at Central Hudson.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jill Sammon has been employed by Central Hudson since 1990, starting as a Junior Clerk and working her way up to Manager of Talent Development and Inclusion in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Paralegal Studies from Marist College (2000).
  • Sammon's responsibilities include overseeing employee training, succession planning, employee performance, engagement, and the company's inclusion and diversity initiative. She has testified before the New York State Public Service Commission twice.
  • Anthony J. Lombardo has been employed by Central Hudson since 2017, initially as a Senior Training Coordinator - Gas Compliance, and was promoted to Safety Director in February 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
  • Lombardo is responsible for the corporate safety program, including developing and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. He oversees the evaluation of work practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and compliance.
  • Both Sammon and Lombardo have extensive experience in their respective fields, with Sammon having previously testified before the New York State Public Service Commission in Cases 17-E-0459 and 17-G-0460.

Statistics:

  • Jill Sammon had 30 years of employment experience with Central Hudson, with 10 of those years in her current role as Manager of Talent Development and Inclusion (1990-2020).
  • Anthony J. Lombardo had 5 years of experience in utility industry safety, 3 years as a Gas Construction Supervisor at Con Edison prior to joining Central Hudson in 2017.
  • Central Hudson has a strong focus on corporate safety, with Lombardo's responsibilities including the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with regulations from OSHA and DOT.

Sources:

  • DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND SAFETY PANEL 1
  • DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND SAFETY PANEL 2
  • DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND SAFETY PANEL 3