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Oswego Health promotes chief nursing officer to COO
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced. Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s […]
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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO).
Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced.
Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s COO between 2020 and 2022, before he was appointed to his current role in 2023, Jamie Leszczynski, SVP of communications & chief brand officer at Oswego Health, tells CNYBJ in an email.
Pagliaroli has worked at Oswego Health since 2001, starting as a registered nurse (RN) in the intensive-care unit and advancing through various leadership positions.
Her career trajectory includes roles such as clinical trainer, RN case manager, and director of quality management, culminating in her recent positions as corporate director of integrated health care and VP of clinical services.
As COO, SVP, and CNO, Pagliaroli will oversee the integration of clinical and operational strategies to elevate patient care and ensure alignment with Oswego Health’s mission. Her role will involve driving strategic initiatives to improve health-care delivery and strengthen the organization’s role as a leading regional provider.
“Katie Pagliaroli’s dedication to Oswego Health needs to be recognized and this promotion demonstrates her tremendous professional growth,” Backus said in the health system’s announcement. “…Katie will build off her deep expertise and unwavering commitment to local healthcare transformation. Through her leadership, Katie will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we provide and expand our impact in the community.”
Pagliaroli earned her master’s in management degree from Keuka College in 2009 and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2001.
Oneida County announces grant fund to help daycare businesses and startups
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Raymond Corporation, Toyota Material Handling expanding operations into Broome County
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Community Memorial Orthopedics opens office in New Hartford
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KeyBank Foundation provides $250K to United Way of CNY’s Thrive at Work program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The KeyBank Foundation says it is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program. The new
SBA awards FuzeHub $375K to support underserved entrepreneurs in New York
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NBT to expand into western New York with acquisition of Evans Bancorp
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, announced it is expanding into western New York with the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: EVBN). Under the deal, NBT will buy 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Evans in exchange for common shares of NBT in a transaction
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NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, announced it is expanding into western New York with the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: EVBN).
Under the deal, NBT will buy 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Evans in exchange for common shares of NBT in a transaction valued at $236 million based on NBT’s closing stock price of $46.28 on Sept. 6. The boards of both companies unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
Following the acquisition, NBT will have the highest deposit market share in upstate New York for any bank, with assets just under $100 billion and a network of more than 170 branches. NBT Bank currently has 154 branches across seven states, including 107 branches in upstate New York.
“We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to partner with Evans and are confident it is a high quality and incredibly impactful way to expand NBT’s presence into western New York,” NBT President/CEO Scott A. Kingsley said in a statement. “Adding the greater Buffalo and Rochester communities to the markets served by NBT is a natural geographic extension of our footprint in upstate New York where we have been very active and successful for nearly 170 years. We share strong community banking values with Evans and look forward to working with their experienced team to build on the relationships they have established with their customers, communities, and shareholders.”
Headquartered in Williamsville, Evans has assets of $2.26 billion and 18 Evans Bank, N.A. branches in the Buffalo and Rochester markets.
“We are very excited to be joining the NBT family and bringing the next generation of community banking to Buffalo, Rochester, and the Finger Lakes,” Evans President/CEO David J. Nasca said. “We believe this strategic merger offers customers and the communities we serve access to elevated financial products and relationships with a combined organization that has consistently received recognition for delivering outstanding service while creating tremendous value for shareholders. NBT is strong committed to upholding our relationship-focused approach and providing a significant suite of expanded products, services, and capabilities, including technology-enabled solutions, delivered by professionals our customers and markets have trusted. In NBT we have found a powerful partner that closely mirrors the culture and values that we have operated under throughout our long history.”
Nasca will join the NBT board of directors following the merger.
Stephens Inc. served as the financial advisor to NBT while Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to Evans. Hogan Lovells US LLP served as NBT’s legal counsel, and Wiggin and Dana LLP served as executive compensation and employee benefits counsel to NBT. Luse Gorman, PC served as legal counsel to Evans.
Community Foundation fund established in DiMeo’s memory
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AmeriCU formally unveils newly renovated Cicero branch office
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