Joan Tarantino

executive director

Joan began her position as the Executive Director of The Conkling Center, formerly The Glens Falls Home in April 2012. She has 40+ years of not-for-profit leadership, management and direct program experience.  

“I am fortunate to work with an incredible team at The Conkling Center. Each person brings skills and years of experience to their position. The level of commitment and interest shows through our work with senior community members and other community organizations.”

Joan has served on a number of boards over the past 40+ years, including the NYS Community Action Association, Washington County Empire Zone, Kingsbury/Fort Edward Area Senior Center, Greater Glens Falls Senior Center, Tri-County United Way and WSWHE BOCES Advisory Council.  Joan currently serves on the Wiawaka Board, Southern Adirondack Childcare Network Board, Glens Falls Rotary Foundation Board, Haynes House of Hope Board and the Alzheimer’s Walk and Leadership Committees.

She received her Bachelors in Social Work from Trinity College in Burlington, Vermont in 1980.

She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.

Tricia Golden moved into the Assistant Director position role at The Conkling Center in 2026, after five years as the Program Manager. In this role, Tricia supports the Executive Director in leadership, administration, and daily operations.

Tricia came to The Conkling Center after 24 years of experience working at a non-for-profit with families and younger children.  In her spare time she volunteers on a non-for-profit committee and fundraises for events involving seniors.  

Tricia’s off time is spent at Adirondack Thunder games, concerts, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Tricia golden

Program Manager

Michael Gleason

Transportation Coordinator

Michael came to The Conkling Center in February of 2016. Prior to coming to The Conkling Center, he was employed at McCanns Pharmacy in Hudson Falls for forty-five years.  

Michael’s personality and customer service skills are a perfect fit for his position as transportation coordinator for the On The Go program. Community members using this program say; Michael is kind, helpful and a gentleman.

Michael has served on the board of the Washington County Cancer Society, served as chairman of the renovation committee for St. Mary’s/St. Pauls Church in Hudson Falls and has been a member of the Glens Falls Community Theatre.

Michael says, “I enjoy helping people. Being the transportation coordinator gives me the opportunity to do this each day.”

Michael has traveled extensively through Europe.  He enjoys cooking and gardening.

Terry Barber

On The Go Transportation Program

Terry came to The Conkling Center in September of 2013 as a Transportation Concierge.  

Prior to coming to The Conkling Center, Terry taught grade five in the Fort Ann School District for 33 years. He has worked as courier for both, the local BOCES and Glens Falls Hospital.

He has served on the Washington County Traffic Safety Board, Fort Ann Village Board, and Fort Ann EMS, and as a Saint Ann’s Church Trustee.

Terry says, “Concierge work at The Conkling Center is very rewarding.  Assisting seniors with their transportation needs to/from appointments brings smiles to their faces and to mine.  They’re a joy to work with!”

Kathi came to The Conkling Center in August of 2020 as a Transportation Concierge.

Kathi was aware of the On The Go Transportation program prior to applying to be a Concierge. She felt her interest in working with people and her skills were a good fit for the position.

Prior to coming to The Conkling Center, she worked as an assistant manager at the Bonnie View Resort in Bolton Landing.

Kathi lives in Glens Falls and has two adult sons.  She plays saxophone in the North Country Jazz Project, the Lake George Saxophone Quartet, and Lake George Community Band, where she has also held various positions on the board and committees.  

Kathi says, “I love to drive, and I enjoy meeting and helping people. This job allows me to do both and has been very rewarding.”

Kathi DiMauro

On The Go Transportation Program

Ray Howard

On The Go Transportation Program

Ray Howard came to work at The Conkling Center in January of 2025 as a Concierge.

Prior to coming to The Conkling Center, Ray worked for 21 years at Scott Paper, 10 years at Decora, and 10 years with Cassella.

Born in Glens Falls, and raised in Hudson Falls. Ray has been with his wife for 48 years (married 45). He is a proud grandfather to his granddaughter.

Jeff joined the On-The-Go team as a Transportation Concierge in April 2026. Born and raised here in Glens Falls and attended SUNY Plattsburgh.

Jeff retired from Decrescente Distributing Company after 22 years. Jeff loves spending quality time with his wife, two children and dogs.

Jeff brings a positive attitude to The Conkling Center while giving the upmost care towards our riders.

Jeff Levine

On The Go Transportation Program