Lesley began her insurance career in 1993, obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance license in 1995 and a Certificate in General Insurance in 1997. She obtained her Life and Health Insurance license in 1998, followed by the Certified Insurance Counselor (ClC) designation in 2005.
Lesley has worked for Gates-Cole for eight years. She began in the New Hartford office as a personal lines account manager, moving to become office manager of the Stittville location in 2005.
Her interests are broad and varied. She is the past director of the Erie Canal Harley Group and she continues to enjoy riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Lesley serves as a task force leader for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and is a board member of the Marcy Chamber of Commerce. She volunteers at the Utica Rescue Mission and serves on committees for Gourmet Guys to the Rescue, Rescue Mission Golf Tournament and Engine 11.
Lesley loves to read, travel, snowshoe and spend time with her family and friends.