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SHARON PALMER has been named VP of support services at MVHS. She previously was assistant VP of facilities services at MVHS, director of facilities planning and support services, and director of project management and support services at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH). Palmer received an MBA with a concentration in health services administration and a […]

ANDREW BUSHNELL, M.D. has been named chief medical officer (CMO) at Rome Memorial Hospital. He had served as interim CMO since April, following the departure of Frank Ehrlich, M.D. In addition to his role as CMO, Bushnell will continue as medical director of the hospital’s Emergency Department. Bushnell, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,

Harris Beach has elected BRENDAN PALFREYMAN, attorney in the firm’s Syracuse office, to partnership, effective Jan. 1. He focuses on intellectual-property matters and litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement actions. Palfreyman has created a niche practice counseling breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries in New York state and beyond on how to protect

RENEE G. BENDA has joined Hancock Estabrook LLP as marketing director in the firm’s Syracuse office. She has more than a decade of experience in the development and execution of digital branding, advertising, business development, events, public relations, marketing strategy, and analytics for various international, regional, and mid-market companies. Benda was previously marketing manager at

Radio veteran JOHN SUMMERS has joined Cayuga Radio Group – Ithaca (Saga Broadcasting) and WHCU AM/FM as brand manager and news director. He was most rezxdirector and news director for the Northwest News Radio Network and the Washington Ag Network. In addition to his experience at the Northwest News Network, Summers has worked in News

WCNY has made the following staff appointments. CAROLINE BASSO was named VP, development and engagement. She was previously director, development and marketing at WSKG in Binghamton. Brasso brings 16 years of advancement, fundraising, major and planning giving, membership, grants, and community engagement to WCNY.   MARY JO BARNELLO was appointed director of leadership giving. She

MICHAEL F. MELARA has been appointed CEO of Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Charities, Inc. effective Jan. 5. He has served as the interim CEO for the past year while maintaining his role as executive director of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. Melara will continue to serve in both roles. As CEO, he serves as the

ISSI Technology Professionals has hired DANIELLE HOLLAND as a recruiting assistant. She works closely with the recruiting team and has experience in customer service, retail sales, and management. Holland holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources and business management from Le Moyne College.     MICHAEL WIECZOREK has joined ISSI as a technical recruiter. He

Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC announced several new hires at its main office in Utica. ELIZABETH BYRON has been hired as a water resources engineer. She is a graduate of Oregon State University, where she majored in ecological engineering with a minor in humanitarian engineering. Byron is a registered engineer-in-training (EIT) and has been performing