John Sayegh Appointed Vice President, Dean At JCC

John Sayegh of Allegany will be the newest member of Jamestown Community College’s administrative team. His appointment as vice president/dean of the Cattaraugus County Campus, continuing education, and external partnerships was announced today by JCC President Gregory T. DeCinque.

“We are pleased to welcome someone with John’s breadth and depth of experience to the college,” said Dr. DeCinque. “As someone familiar with the Southern Tier, he possesses a keen understanding of how higher education can respond to the needs of our service area and has a solid track record of accomplishments through his work with Cattaraugus County, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, and the city of Olean.”

In addition to having daily oversight responsibilities for the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, Sayegh will have college-wide duties that include overseeing non-credit instruction and programming.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for me personally and professionally,” Sayegh said. “I am fortunate to become a part of Dr. DeCinque’s progressive team that has led JCC to the success that the college has experienced. I look forward to becoming a part of the JCC administrative team, the college family of faculty and staff, and the communities that JCC serves. It is exciting to be part of an educational institution that has been part of the Southern Tier community’s fabric.”

Sayegh’s most recent post was as director of economic development, planning, and tourism for Cattaraugus County while also serving as executive director of the Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation - Small Business Assistance Program and export coordinator for the Southern Tier including Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties. He served as chief operating officer of the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cattaraugus Empire Zone Corporation from August 2001 to June 2009 and as community development director for the city of Olean from 1999 to 2001. In addition, he has been a long-time member of the adjunct business faculty at both JCC and St. Bonaventure University.

A graduate of Miami Dade Community College, Sayegh continued his studies to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Florida International University and a master’s degree in business administration at St. Bonaventure.

Sayegh currently serves as a member of the Industrial Management Council, an advisory board member of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Motherhouse, and a board member of the Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation and Leadership Cattaraugus. He previously was a member of the Chamber Executives of the Western New York Chamber Alliance, a board member of Olean General Hospital, and a board member and chairman of the Cattaraugus Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and the Cattaraugus County Rehabilitation Fund, Inc.

Sayegh resides in Allegany with his wife Alice. They have two daughters, Danielle Sayegh and Michelle Sayegh Schram.

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