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Walsh named director of Hartwick’s Griffiths Center
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College has selected Michael Walsh as the new director of the Griffiths Center for Collaboration and Innovation (GCCI). He will begin his appointment in late August. As GCCI director, Walsh will lead and advance a culture of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the college. He will report directly to President Darren […]
MMRI’s Kontaridis named vice chair of AHA council
UTICA, N.Y. — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) Executive Director Maria Kontaridis was recently appointed vice chair of the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Council Leadership Committee. During this two-year term, she will lead colleagues from across the United States including research scientists and cardiologists. The council is a keystone in the national heart-science
People news: Madison County board clerk retires after 37 years
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Board of Supervisors Clerk Cindy Urtz has retired after 37 years, serving since October 1985. Urtz began working at the
Dannible & McKee, LLP recently announced the promotion of the following professional staff members. SAMUEL M. LYON has been elevated to tax senior manager. He joined as an intern in 2013 and as a full-time staff accountant in 2015 in the firm’s tax department. Lyon is responsible for overseeing tax engagements for a variety of
Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing-communications firm, has hired MIRANDA HAGEN, of Skaneateles, as a junior art director. Hagen has a master’s degree in graphic design from the Florence Institute of Design International in Italy and a bachelor’s degree in visual communication design from Nazareth College.
AMY FULLER was recently appointed the new executive director of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce. She had been serving as acting director of the chamber since September 2021, assisting in the day-to-day management of the organization. Fuller started her career at the Cayuga County Chamber in June 2006 as finance coordinator. She later took
JOE GROSS was recently named the new director of Syracuse Jewish Family Service (SJFS). He will lead the 130-year-old human-service agency, which is an affiliate of Menorah Park of Central New York. As the agency’s executive director, Gross will be responsible for the agency’s overall administration including staff development, financials, and reporting. The director works
The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo has hired GINA RAPASADI, of Clay, as director of philanthropy. She is responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders to build effective strategies and sustainable revenue for major gifts in support of the zoo’s mission and strategic plan. Originally from Canastota, Rapasadi attended Plattsburgh University for
People news: Generations Bank hires community event coordinator
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank announced it has hired Rick Newman as its community event coordinator, a new position the bank created as part
People news: Tompkins promotes Cannon to branch manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has promoted Thomas Cannon to branch manager of its Plaza Office, located on South Meadow Street in
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