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Faculty Profile
Steven R. Boucher, Assistant Professor - Business
BS: Economics, State University of New York at Oneonta
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MBA: SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica
Professional Affiliations: Legislator, Oneida County Legislature New York State Real Estate Professional
Board Memberships: Oneida-HerkimerMadison Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Current President of Board
Steven Boucher has taught business management, marketing management, and retail management classes as an adjunct. He had a successful career as an account executive and executive vice president of a publishing company, where he oversaw a 14-state territory, producing over $80 million in revenue, with more than 400 employees and 10 district managers as direct reports.
Boucher also was the original owner and manager of Remsen, New York’s iconic restaurant, The Soda Fountain, from 2008 to 2019.
What interests you most about the subject area in which you teach?
My two main concentrations of subject areas are marketing and management. These areas of study directly impact the success or failure of organizations in our world. It is exciting for the students to observe current businesses use the techniques that they are studying.
What do you find most rewarding about teaching and why?
The most rewarding part of teaching is when I see students discover how all the pieces fit together and how what they have learned is actually used in the work world.
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Herkimer College?
Herkimer provides a supportive environment for both staff and students. I have been impressed with Herkimer’s ability to pivot and provide services in a very quick manner. As a smaller college with good leadership, we have been able to be nimble and effective.
What do students need to know in order to succeed in college?
Grit. Students that develop grit and perseverance will work their way to success. I find that our students at Herkimer College all possess the intellect to succeed—they just need to put in the time and effort and stay the course.
