The Everson Museum of Art has appointed GARTH JOHNSON as the museum’s new curator of ceramics, a newly created position at the Everson, effective Aug. 1. He most recently served as curator of ceramics at Arizona State University’s (ASU) Ceramics Research Center. During his three years at ASU, Johnson curated a series of exhibitions that explored social activism, performance art, and collaborations with industry. He also oversaw ASU’s 3000-piece collection of contemporary ceramics, adding works by international artists. Prior to ASU, Johnson served as curator at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia and as associate professor of art and art history at the University of the Redwoods in Eureka, California. He received his MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

JMT announced that MICHAEL D. FULLER has joined the firm’s Syracuse office as an associate with project management and project engineering responsibilities. He brings more than 14 years of diverse experience in the design, construction, and management of transportation infrastructure projects in the Syracuse area. Fuller spent close to 12 years in the NYS Department of Transportation – Region 3 office in Syracuse, where he had several concurrent responsibilities. Most recently, he served in the office’s design group as chair of the regional structures asset management team that prioritized regional bridge and overhead sign structure projects; a structural design team leader, and project manager for capital program bridge projects; regional design group safety coordinator; and mentor for new and junior employees. Previously, he spent several years in the office’s construction group. Fuller holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Alfred University and is pursuing a master’s degree in engineering. 

Hiscock Legal Aid Society (HLAS) has promoted AMANDA M. MCHENRY to supervising attorney of the family court program. She previously served as assistant supervising attorney in that same program. She started at HLAS as a staff attorney in May 2015. McHenry is a 2014 graduate of Albany Law School.

HEATHER BEIRMAN has been hired as a law assistant in the Society’s foreclosure prevention project. She attended Bryant and Stratton College to earn her associate degree in paralegal studies and graduated in April 2018.

JANELLE CASTNER joined the organization’s family court program as a staff attorney. Prior to joining HLAS, she served as an associate attorney at Carpenter Law Office, P.C. Castner is a 2011 graduate of Syracuse University Law School.

ALAN MCREYNOLDS is a law assistant in the firm’s appeals program. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in May 2018 with a degree in public justice. 

Massage Envy of Rochester / Syracuse has hired ANDREA MANISCALCO as the customer-service manager at its Clay location. 

JOSEPH B. WICKS has been named special-projects coordinator at the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida counties. He brings more than a decade of experience in program development, community outreach, grant management, and stakeholder engagement to the Community Foundation. Wicks previously served as community engagement lead coordinator and grant manager at Integrated Community Planning, Inc. in Oswego. He earned an MBA from Regent University in Virginia Beach and is a graduate of the religious studies program at Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York. 

Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling has hired two senior level executives to lead the operations and finance for the company. JACK CANTY has been hired as chief operating officer and TIMOTHY RAKE has joined as chief financial officer. Canty brings more than 25 years of global experience in both finance and operations. He previously held positions as director/consultant at JC Jones and Associates, CFO at Agway Energy Products, division controller at ITT Industries, and VP of operations at Advanced Motors and Drives. Canty is a certified turnaround professional (CTP) and a New York State CPA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Alfred University. Prior to joining the company, Rake served as tax manager for 12 years at Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa and worked at PriceWaterhouse Coopers before that. He is a CPA and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and finance from the University of Buffalo.