SYRACUSE — The Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME) will recognize Pierre Morrisseau, CEO of Syracuse–based OneGroup, with its prestigious Crystal Ball Award. The Crystal Ball Award is presented annually by CNYSME to a local businessperson or group of businesspeople in recognition of their contributions to the sales and marketing profession and for […]
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SYRACUSE — The Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME) will recognize Pierre Morrisseau, CEO of Syracuse–based OneGroup, with its prestigious Crystal Ball Award.
The Crystal Ball Award is presented annually by CNYSME to a local businessperson or group of businesspeople in recognition of their contributions to the sales and marketing profession and for their endeavors in the areas of community development and support.
CNYSME will present the award to Morrisseau on April 17 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown during the annual Crystal Ball and Sales & Marketing Excellence Awards presentation and celebration.
Morrisseau is the 47th recipient of the award. He leads OneGroup, a risk management, insurance brokerage, and employee-benefits firm. Community Bank System (NYSE: CBU) purchased OneGroup in 2015, adding to its portfolio of services including wealth management, pension services, benefit administration, and more.
Morrisseau has led OneGroup to “unprecedented success,” with the firm growing from $4 million in revenue and 35 employees to nearly $50 million in combined revenue, with more than 250 employees and locations spanning across the East Coast, CNYSME said.
“It’s a great honor to accept this award, especially among all of the amazing and impactful leaders in our community,” Morrisseau said in a CNYSME news release. “When OneGroup was formed 20 years ago, I knew that integrating our community into our business model was essential. Business and community thrive together, and by keeping our eyes open, we see the opportunity to do good for both. I’m fortunate to be able to intertwine my missions as an individual with the missions of the company, and feel privileged to be recognized by the Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives.”
Besides his work with OneGroup, Morrisseau is also involved with several nonprofits in the Central New York region.
He currently sits on the boards for David’s Refuge and the Loretto Foundation Board, as a trustee, CNYSME said. He is also a founding member of the White Ribbon campaign and a current board member of Vera House, as well as a member of the McNeil advisory board at Le Moyne College.
In addition, OneGroup Center also donates its meeting and event space to nonprofit organizations, CNYSME noted.
Besides the Crystal Ball Award presentation, nearly two dozen local companies will be awarded Sales and Marketing Excellence Awards (SMEA) for the top performing sales and marketing professionals within their organizations.
CNYSME will also use its ceremony to award scholarships to two local students majoring in or planning to major in sales or marketing disciplines, saying the scholarships are “part of CNYSME’s mission to help educate and advance sales and marketing professionals.
