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Oswego Health names Rockwood director of women’s services
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has announced the recent promotion of Michelle Rockwood to director of women’s services. Rockwood, a registered nurse (RN), joined Oswego Health in 2016. Since then she’s worked in the health system’s women’s services department, caring for women and newborns and assisting families as they transition into their new roles. She […]

Tessy Plastics moves forward under a new president
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — A man who has worked for Tessy Plastics since 1997 is now serving as the manufacturing firm’s new president. Stafford Frearson most recently was VP of engineering for the Skaneateles–based injection molding company. Roland Beck, who owns Tessy Plastics and has been serving as president, now transitions to CEO, per the firm’s

Rickman now leading SBA Syracuse-Upstate district office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced it has named Daniel Rickman the new district director of its Syracuse-Upstate New York district office. The SBA also says it is seeking nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards. New district director Rickman succeeds the previous director, Bernard J.

Prudent Engineering names new marketing manager
DeWITT, N.Y. — Timothy Greene was recently appointed as marketing manager at Prudent Engineering, LLP. Greene will lead and oversee the DeWitt–based engineering firm’s marketing program including internal and external-communications efforts, the firm said in a release. His responsibilities encompass development of marketing strategies for business development, client relations, and employee recruitment, as well as

Luminary Electrical owner named NY minority entrepreneur of year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Owner Shawni Davis says the summer is always the busiest season for Luminary Electrical. She noted that the electrical contractor is doing work for the new stadium project for the Buffalo Bills, a project at the Corning Museum of Glass, and the ongoing work on rest stops along the New York State

COREY FISCHER has been promoted to senior audit associate at FustCharles, a certified public accounting (CPA) firm in Syracuse. He joined the firm in 2021. Fischer received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Le Moyne College. MACKENZIE MAXAM, CPA has been promoted to senior audit associate. She joined the CPA firm in 2021. Maxam received

Chianis + Anderson Architects, PLLC recently hired ELEASE STEWART for business development and marketing. She has more than 25 years of experience across diverse industries. She comes to Chianis + Anderson from Cushman & Wakefield – Pyramid Brokerage Company, where she served as director of marketing, research, and social media for more than 11 years,

Mackenzie Hughes LLP announced it has hired CHRISTEN D. SANTIAGO as a partner in the law firm. Santiago’s law practice focuses on business litigation, labor and employment, and insurance defense. She handles matters including premises liability, motor-vehicle accidents, commercial disputes, employment-discrimination defense, medical-malpractice defense, and professional-liability defense. Prior to joining Syracuse–based Mackenzie Hughes, Santiago practiced
The Imagination Library of Oswego County, (ILOC), a chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, recently hired ANDREW EUSEBIO as program coordinator. He most recently was the marketing coordinator for the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra & Chamber Choir in Toronto, Ontario, and he has a background in graphic design and communications. The Imagination Library program is

KATHRYN ARCURI has joined Cooley Group, Inc. in its Utica office. In her role as brand-support specialist, she is responsible for customer support for clients in Utica and the surrounding area. Arcuri is energetic, highly organized, customer-focused, and has 20 years of customer service, administrative, and hospitality experience, the Cooley Group said. Arcuri’s client-first attitude
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