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TRAVIS C. OVERTON was recently named the next CEO at BCA Architects & Engineers. Overton succeeded Kevin E. Lewis, who retired at the end of 2021, after serving as CEO since 2014. Lewis will remain in an advisory capacity. Also, Rick W. Tague, the firm’s long-standing president, will remain in that position. Overton, a Watertown […]

Carthage Area Hospital recently added four licensed master social workers to its clinical staff. STEPHANIE SMITH joined the Carthage Middle School Based Health Clinic and provides therapy services to students. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Troy University in 2019 and her master’s degree in social work from Nazareth College in 2021.

VALERIE PIRRO has joined the Center for Cardiology at Oswego Health as a new physician assistant. She previously worked as an EMT-basic for the Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, where her passion and drive for helping others began. Pirro is well-rounded in cardiology and had clinical rotations in pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral medicine, emergency medicine, women’s health,

MARISSA BECK recently joined MACNY, The Manufacturers Association as marketing and communications manager. In her role, she supports various marketing and communications initiatives for both MACNY and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). She will also work directly with MACNY’s training and events teams to deliver content and offerings to MACNY members. Most recently,

People news: Sullivan joins MVHS Surgical Group
UTICA, N.Y. — Leo P. Sullivan, M.D., has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Surgical Group as a general surgeon. Dr. Sullivan received his

People news: Weaver joins Operation Oswego County staff
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Erin Weaver recently joined Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC) as an administrative assistant and receptionist, the organization announced Monday. Weaver, a native

People news: Barclay Damon adds Whittaker as associate attorney
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP announced that Michael Whittaker has joined its Syracuse office as an associate attorney in its real estate and financial

Syracuse Community Health Center names Reid chief medical officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ofrona A. Reid, as its chief medical officer. Reid will

Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new executive director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has chosen its next executive director. Marianne DiMatteo will begin her duties on Feb. 1,

Community Bank System appoints Knauss as new independent director
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently announced it has appointed Jeffery (Jeff) Knauss to its board of directors as a new independent director. His election expands the banking company’s board to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent. Knauss was also appointed to the board of directors of Community Bank, N.A.,
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