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People news: Pathfinder names Kjerstad commercial portfolio manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has promoted Mackenzie Kjerstad to commercial portfolio manager from commercial credit analyst. In her new role, she will

Mayor Walsh selects Buckner as new Syracuse police chief
“When we began looking for our next police chief, our goal was to find the very best candidate available. In hiring Chief Buckner, we have

KeyBank hires Klein to oversee branches in eastern part of CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank announced it has hired Ron Klein as an area retail leader overseeing eastern area branches in the Central New York region

Mohawk Global Logistics names Scott-Younis new marketing manager
SALINA, N.Y. — Mohawk Global Logistics announced it has appointed Yvonne Scott-Younis as its new marketing manager. She brings more than 15 years of experience
Online retailer Wayfair formally opens new sales and service center in Chemung County
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — Wayfair — a Boston–based online retailer of furniture, home furnishings, and décor items — formally opened its new operations center in

Generations Bank hires Gibbs as AVP, contact center manager
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank has hired Lorraine Gibbs as assistant VP and contact center manager. She’ll be responsible for managing Generations’ newly renovated
People news: Schneider Packaging promotes Brewster to VP of sales
BREWERTON, N.Y. — Schneider Packaging Equipment announced that it has recently promoted Mike Brewster to VP of sales. Brewster joined Schneider in 2016 as director

St. Joseph’s Health adds vascular surgeon, Blackwood
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health announced it has added Stuart Blackwood, MD, to its vascular surgery team. Blackwood is an experienced surgeon, researcher, and

CenterState CEO recognizes more than 300 companies during annual Economic Champions luncheon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO recognized 302 companies as 2018 Economic Champions for hirings, expansions, and investments in the past year during a Tuesday luncheon

Gifford Foundation selects Solomon as new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of trustees of the Gifford Foundation has named Sheena Solomon to be its next executive director, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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