LGS SPOTLIGHT: Cal Corriders, AVP, Community Development Officer, Pathfinder Bank

LGS Class of 2021 

Hometown: Syracuse
Home today: Syracuse 

Pride & Vision 

What makes you proud to be a Syracusan? 

I love my city because Syracuse has a lot to offer ranging from professional opportunities to recreation/entertainment. We certainly have our challenges as a city, but we have dedicated people and organizations that work hard and fight to make this city better every day. 

What is your vision for Syracuse?

Our community at its best would be a place where everybody has a roof over their head, a warm meal and can access opportunities that position them for success and allow them to uplift their families, friends and community.

About Your Community Work

How do you help strengthen our community? 

I volunteer my time and skills to support organizations that are doing good work within the community as a board/ committee member. In my career as a banker, I work to support our business community through advisement and by providing access to capital to assist the growth and vitality of businesses. 

Causes Supported  

What causes, issues, or organizations do you actively support?

I support a range of challenges — one in particular is housing. As a city, we struggle with our housing stock. We don’t have enough quality housing for residents and at the same time many residents can’t afford the housing that we do have. I actively partner with organizations that are developing equitable housing plans. Through my work at Pathfinder Bank, we also work with other businesses to educate and empower residents on the importance of homeownership. 

ABOUT LGS

Share an LGS memory 

One of the biggest takeaways from LGS was learning that everyone’s communication style is different. I learned what my strengths and weaknesses are, which has allowed me to be more aware of how I’m interacting with others.

LGS Class of 2021 

Hometown: Syracuse
Home today: Syracuse 

Pride & Vision 

What makes you proud to be a Syracusan? 

I love my city because Syracuse has a lot to offer ranging from professional opportunities to recreation/entertainment. We certainly have our challenges as a city, but we have dedicated people and organizations that work hard and fight to make this city better every day. 

What is your vision for Syracuse?

Our community at its best would be a place where everybody has a roof over their head, a warm meal and can access opportunities that position them for success and allow them to uplift their families, friends and community.

About Your Community Work

How do you help strengthen our community? 

I volunteer my time and skills to support organizations that are doing good work within the community as a board/ committee member. In my career as a banker, I work to support our business community through advisement and by providing access to capital to assist the growth and vitality of businesses. 

Causes Supported  

What causes, issues, or organizations do you actively support?

I support a range of challenges — one in particular is housing. As a city, we struggle with our housing stock. We don’t have enough quality housing for residents and at the same time many residents can’t afford the housing that we do have. I actively partner with organizations that are developing equitable housing plans. Through my work at Pathfinder Bank, we also work with other businesses to educate and empower residents on the importance of homeownership. 

ABOUT LGS

Share an LGS memory 

One of the biggest takeaways from LGS was learning that everyone’s communication style is different. I learned what my strengths and weaknesses are, which has allowed me to be more aware of how I’m interacting with others.