UTICA, N.Y. — Human Technologies (HT), a Utica–based a social enterprise employing people with disabilities, has a new president who will also become its new CEO to start 2025, the organization announced. HT’s board of directors approved the promotion of Carl Reistrom from chief financial officer to the role of president, effective June 1. Tim […]
UTICA, N.Y. — Human Technologies (HT), a Utica–based a social enterprise employing people with disabilities, has a new president who will also become its new CEO to start 2025, the organization announced.
HT’s board of directors approved the promotion of Carl Reistrom from chief financial officer to the role of president, effective June 1. Tim Giarrusso will remain as HT’s CEO until his retirement on Dec. 31, 2024, with Reistrom assuming the CEO role then.
“I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to succeed Tim Giarrusso as the next president/CEO,” Reistrom said in a Tuesday news release. “I am committed to building on the strong foundation that is in place, ensuring we continue to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees and in our communities. As an organization, we look forward to new and innovative growth opportunities that will support our mission of finding the abilities within people.”
Reistrom, who served as CFO since 2016, has more than 25 years of progressive management and leadership experience in various industries within both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. According to the release, his record in developing and executing strategic plans, building effective teams, and collaborating with all levels within an organization will serve him well in his new role, along with his potential to identify growth opportunities and adeptness at leveraging resources.
“Carl’s strategic insight and commitment to our mission make him the ideal person to lead Human Technologies into the future,” Giarrusso said. “I am confident that the organization will continue to thrive and expand its impact under his leadership.”
Headquartered at 2201 Dwyer Ave. in Utica, Human Technologies creates employment for people with disabilities by developing, investing in, and growing its business lines. They include supply chain and order fulfillment, uniform and apparel management, environmental services, facilities management, and manufacturing and packaging. Human Technologies employs 330 people across locations in New York, Pennsylvania, and northern Virgnia and generates more than $40 million in annual revenue.
