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Eldon Harris '05 of Albany, NY, Elected to Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees

Potsdam College Foundation Announces New Board Members, Eldon Harris '05 of Albany, NY & Aaron Sanders '02 of Rochester, NY

Potsdam, NY (12/01/2022) — The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees named two accomplished and dedicated SUNY Potsdam alumni as new trustees at the board's fall meeting. Trustees welcomed Eldon Harris '05 and Aaron Sanders '02 as their newest colleagues, as they work collectively to foster giving in support of their alma mater.

Eldon Harris '05 earned his bachelor's degree in business economics from SUNY Potsdam, where he competed on the Potsdam Bears Men's Basketball Team, ultimately being named to the All-East Region second team by D3Hoops. He is an associate vice president, branch manager and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, based in Albany, N.Y. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked for Merrill Lynch. Harris has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor designation, awarded by the Investments and Wealth Institute, which affords him the opportunity to serve high-net-worth individuals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques, and addresses the sophisticated needs of clients that focus on investing and wealth management. Harris has also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and assists clients with pre- and post-retirement needs, as well as issues related to equity compensation asset management and estate planning services. In support of the next generation of students at his alma mater, Harris has given generously to the Pay It Forward Scholarship Program. He and his family reside in Albany, where he serves as a trustee for the Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls and for the Metropolitan Baptist Church of Albany. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball and traveling.

About the Potsdam College Foundation:

Established in 1968, the Potsdam College Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to stewarding the continued growth of private giving in support of SUNY Potsdam. Its mission is to secure and manage private financial support and other gifts that build a sustainable future for SUNY Potsdam. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/giving/pcf.

About SUNY Potsdam:

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.

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Eldon Harris ’05 has been named to the Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees.

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