Our Team
FuzeHub’s goal is to accelerate the growth of small-to-medium manufacturing and technology companies within New York State. From industry networking to awarding manufacturing grants, our team of manufacturing industry experts and economic development members are here to help your business succeed! Learn more about each of the FuzeHub team members below.
Elena Garuc
Executive Director
Elena is the rockstar of the FuzeHub team who leads everyone in executing FuzeHub's mission to help manufacturers grow and thrive in New York State.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 506
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Brianna Campbell
Senior Graphic Designer
Bri is our creative powerhouse who defines and executes our creative identity and strategy.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 502
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Zoya Groves
Marketing and Events Assistant
Zoya is instrumental in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns and the organization of FuzeHub events.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 501
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Patty Rechberger
Innovation Fund Manager
Patty is a woman of action who supports the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund by working closely with NYS not-for-profit organizations and manufacturers to support product and process development, enhancement and commercialization.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 512
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Birgit Asbornsen
Fund Program Coordinator
Birgit collaborates with the Innovation Fund manager, supporting the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund program. Additionally, she assists in internal administrative, financial and logistical duties.
518-768-7030 ext. 515
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Everton H. Henriques
Director of Manufacturing and Technology Initiatives
Everton is a manufacturing virtuoso focused on helping the manufacturing community, industry, start-ups, local colleges and universities, and business leaders to advance innovation and technology.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 509
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Eric Fasser
Solutions Program Manager
Eric is FuzeHub’s engineering expert, helping New York’s start-ups and manufacturers transform their new product concepts into commercial successes.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 516
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Zachary Sauro
Solutions Specialist
Zachary is our data dynamo supporting the Solutions Team. He helps with the technical management of the Solutions Program.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 503
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Kim Lloyd
Director of Special Projects
Kim bridges manufacturing and tech, connecting industry, government, and research. She leads activities in microelectronics, AI, defense, and marketing services.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 508
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Karin Kasparian
Manager of Grants and Administration
Karin is an organizational guru who keeps FuzeHub running like a well-oiled machine, making sure that all employees have what they need in order to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 505
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Celene McManus
Office Assistant
Celene retired from NYS Information Technology Services after more than 30 years as a customer-focused IT professional, where she held a variety of roles and consistently managed multiple projects and initiatives. At FuzeHub, she now supports staff across the organization, ensuring their administrative needs—and more—are handled seamlessly.
(518) 768-7030
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Paul Hook
Marketing
Paul blends big-picture marketing strategy with hands-on execution, supporting FuzeHub and its partners in building clear, compelling programs that drive engagement and impact.
518-360-7450
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Steve Melito
Senior Solutions Specialist
Steve supports FuzeHub marketing projects by providing content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), Google Ads, and social media services. He also supports internal marketing initiatives such as FuzeHub's Faces of Manufacturing series.
(518) 768-7030 Ext. 507
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Bill Taylor
Director of Semiconductor Operations
Bill manages the strategy behind FuzeHub's semiconductor initiatives, and works directly with industry to understand their current and future growth needs. Bill has spent 30+ years in the semiconductor industry, engaged in process integration, device design, tooling, simulation, programming, and project management, working with chipmakers Motorola, Freescale, Sematech, and Globalfoundries.
512-550-1219
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Jeff Fitzgerald
Director of Advanced Packaging Strategy
Nearly 34 years devoted to exploiting and expanding core business capabilities by managing the research and development of electronic packaging, RF and digital connectors.
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