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TAYLOR KOCH has joined M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. as an operations assistant. She is responsible for reviewing existing client accounts, setting up new accounts,
WHITNEY LASH-MARSHALL has been named executive director of Baltimore Woods Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental educational organization located in Marcellus. She replaces Mary Kate Intaglietta,
DARLENE PODOLAK was promoted to chief operating officer (COO) at Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. from her previous position as program director. Podolak replaces
People news: Coughlin & Gerhart names new partner
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP recently announced that attorney Brady L. Begeal became a partner in the firm, effective Jan. 1. A graduate
People news: Colgate names Jack VP for communications
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it has named Laura H. Jack VP for communications, effective Feb. 6. Jack is currently VP of development and

Pyramid Brokerage announces sale of two historic Endicott Johnson buildings to be redeveloped
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Maureen DeJure Wilson of Pyramid Brokerage Company in Binghamton recently brokered the sale of two historic Endicott Johnson manufacturing buildings located

People news: M&T Bank hires Appley as government banking relationship manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — M&T Bank announced it has appointed Julie Sowers Appley as VP and senior government banking relationship manager at its branch office at

People news: Cornell names Fleming to lead Society for the Humanities
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences recently announced that Paul Fleming, professor of German studies and comparative literature, will become the

Greater Oneida County Chamber announces 2017 board of directors
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2017 board of directors: Officers Jennifer Cossette, President – NBT Bank Dr. Matthew

People news: Cornell appoints Sitzabee interim VP for infrastructure
ITHACA, N.Y. — William (Bill) Sitzabee, associate VP for facilities engineering and project management at Cornell University, has been named interim VP for infrastructure, properties