Foundation & Colony Staff

Judy Barringer, Director

For the six years prior to taking the director's chair,  Judy worked for the Saltonstall Foundation as Colony Chef. Through her daily contact with the artists on such a fundamental level as food, she gained a keen understanding of the artists and their needs through their culinary desires. Although she has traded the chef's knife for the keyboard, and cookbooks for FileMaker,  she maintains and nurtures a deep passion for Connie's dream and the mission of the foundation.

R. Joseph Dannelley, Chief Financial Officer

Joe began working for the Saltonstall family in 1979. When the foundation was born, Joe was there to be sure the property was well managed, the land protected, the artists comfortable, and Connie's dream realized and maintained. Now, in semi-retirement, Joe ensures the foundation's financial house is in order. There couldn't be a better steward.

David Pealo, Property Manager

Dave Pealo came to us when, after many years with the Saltonstall family and 14 with the foundation, Joe Dannelley decided the only grounds he wanted to work on where his own. Like Joe, Dave is a true Renaissance man. When you hold the title Property Manager you have to be.

Denise De Cesare, Colony Chef

It was a happy day when Denise agreed to take on the role of Colony Chef. Her passion for good food, innate culinary talents, and easy-going personality have made her presence in the kitchen a delight to the artists. Denise seems to have the perfect life, spending winters in California and returning to Ithaca in the spring.