GE names five new officers

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. - General Electric on Wednesday, November 7 announced the appointment of five company officers. John V. Bucci, 46, is President and CEO, European Equipment Management, GE Capital. His previous position was President and CEO, TIP/MOD Space - Europe, GE Capital. Bucci earned a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Kathryn R. Cassidy, 47, is Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasury & Global Funding Operations, GE Capital. Her previous position was Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Strategic Ventures, GE Capital Real Estate. Cassidy earned a bachelor's of arts degree in economics from the University of Connecticut and received her MBA in international finance from Fordham University. Chih Chen, 48, is President, China Operations, GE Medical Systems. Chen earned a bachelor's of science degree in civil engineering from National Central University in Taiwan, a master's of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University. John R. Chiminski, 37, is Vice President, Service Operations, GE Medical Systems. His previous position was General Manager, Customer Advocacy, GE Medical Systems. Chiminski earned his bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State University, his master's of science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Northwestern University. Frederick E. Wolfert, 47, has been named President and CEO, GEC Healthcare, a new business of GE Capital as a result of the Heller acquisition. His previous position was President and COO, Heller Financial, Inc. Wolfert earned a bachelor's of science degree in business administration from Louisiana State University and a graduate degree from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. GE (NYSE: GE), with 2000 revenues of $130 billion, is a diversified technology, services and manufacturing company with a commitment to achieving customer success. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs 313,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Berkshires

Another snowstorm is expected to move through the region overnight on Friday, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow. 
 
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has posted a winter weather advisory for all of Berkshire County and parts of eastern New York State beginning Friday at 4 p.m. through Saturday at 1 p.m. 
 
The bulk of the storm will pass south of the region, into Connecticut, with heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. This could affect parts of Southern Berkshire. 
 
If it trends northward, the Berkshires could see up to 8 inches in the higher elevations. 
 
Drivers should exercise caution on Friday night and Saturday morning, as travel conditions may be hazardous. 
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