LOCH SHELDRAKE — Dr. Robert M. Dufour, Ed.D., has been appointed to SUNY Sullivan’s Board of Trustees, bringing decades of administrative experience, a wide network of community partnerships, and a track record as a Sullivan County education leader to a role focused on expanding opportunity across the region.

Dufour most recently served as district superintendent and chief executive officer of Sullivan County BOCES, where he led efforts to provide high-quality educational programming and workforce training to the school districts and residents of Sullivan County.

Prior to his tenure at BOCES, he served for seven years as superintendent of schools at the Eldred Central School District, where he built a reputation for fostering academic excellence and creating positive educational experiences for students and families. Dufour is currently employed as a lecturer/program coordinator of the Educational Administration program at SUNY New Paltz.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dufour to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees,” said David Potash, president of SUNY Sullivan. “His academic insight, knowledge of our students and communities, and his commitment to workforce development and educational access make him an extraordinary addition to our board. We very much look forward to the wisdom and energy he will bring to this role.”

Dufour currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sullivan 180, a non-profit in Sullivan County, dedicated to building a healthier community. He previously served on the Board of Directors of New Hope Community and the Sullivan County Broadband Local Development Corporation, was an ex-officio board member of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and was an active member of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force and the Liberty Networking Group.

“SUNY Sullivan is the cornerstone of higher education in Sullivan County, and I am honored to join its Board of Trustees at such an important moment for the institution,” said Dufour. “My career has been built on the belief that education transforms lives and strengthens communities. I look forward to working with my fellow trustees, the college’s leadership, and the broader community to ensure SUNY Sullivan continues to grow, innovate, and serve the people of this county for generations to come.”

Dufour is a resident of Pond Eddy, where he enjoys the scenic beauty of the Delaware River Valley. In his spare time, Dufour is an avid golfer who takes full advantage of Sullivan County’s many outstanding courses.