Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has promoted JAY BONGIORNO to regional sales director of the health insurer’s Southern Tier market, which covers the six counties of Broome, Chenango, Tioga, Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler. In his new role as regional sales director, he will oversee the sales and account-management staff with the additional responsibility of supporting and maintaining strategic key-business accounts, enhancing community relationships, and identifying new market opportunities. Bongiorno has been at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for 17 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University and his associate degree from SUNY Broome Community College and recently completed the Excellus BCBS Accelerated Leader program.