The City of Syracuse

The City of Syracuse and CenterState CEO recently announced new staff to support Syracuse Build, the program launched by Mayor Ben Walsh to prepare community members for careers in the construction industry. CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY was named the director of Syracuse Build, which will be housed at CNY Works. He will provide key support to Syracuse Build as it aims to build a robust and inclusive construction workforce pipeline of Syracuse residents in preparation for aligned upcoming employment opportunities associated with unprecedented levels of local construction and development projects. He previously worked as staff assistant and program coordinator at the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (Syracuse EOC). Montgomery holds a bachelor’s degree in business, management, and economics. He also serves on several boards of commissioners & directors including chairperson of Syracuse Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Blueprint 15, Sustainable Economies Alliance, and Syracuse Poster Project.

Additionally, EBONY FARROW has joined CenterState CEO’s Economic Inclusion team as its Pathways to Apprenticeship program manager. She is responsible for guiding the direction of the program, deepening partner relationships, ensuring success for participants, and leading day-to-day operations. The Pathways to Apprenticeship program provides construction training to prepare Syracuse residents — particularly people of color, women, and veterans — to successfully enter union apprenticeship and construction careers. She comes to CenterState CEO with extensive experience leading construction training and educational programs.