National Grid has named JOHN BRUCKNER, most recently the company’s executive VP of network operations, as its New York president. He succeeds KEN DALY, who will take on the role of chief operating officer for the company’s U.S. electricity business. Bruckner will oversee National Grid’s regulated businesses that provide electricity service to customers in upstate New York and natural gas service to customers in upstate New York, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and Long Island. He brings decades of experience across the company’s New York business. Since joining National Grid in 1985, Bruckner has held a number of positions with increasing responsibility. He was named executive VP of network operations, safety & Capital Delivery in August 2017. Bruckner is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and has an MBA from New York Institute of Technology. Daly will lead the delivery of electricity service to 3.3 million customers across New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. He joined National Grid in 1988 as a management trainee in the customer relations department. In addition to his role as New York president, he has served as National Grid’s global financial controller, chief financial officer of the U.S. and U.K. gas distribution businesses, and numerous positions in finance, human resources, and customer relations. A graduate of St. Francis College, Daly holds an MBA from St. John’s University and a master’s degree from New York University. 

Oswego Health has appointed JEFF COAKLEY executive VP and chief operating officer of Oswego Hospital. Coakley, a Fulton native, was initially hired in 1997 and during his tenure has played a key role in the organization’s growth into a health system. He assisted with the planning, development, and construction activities of many facilities in the health system, as well as the major transformations of the Central Square and Fulton Medical Centers. Coakley holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego and earned his MBA from Le Moyne College. The Oswego Health Foundation recently hired two new key staff members.

MICHELE HOURIGAN was named development manager, and MARGARET BARCLAY was appointed major gifts officer. Hourigan brings several years of experience in event planning and management, both professionally and in the community. She previously worked at Oswego Industries/ARC. Hourigan has a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego.

Barclay joins Oswego Health with more than six years of development experience that includes Oswego County Opportunities, Vera House, and Manlius Pebble Hill School. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University. 

HCR Home Care has hired the following employees to its Central New York operations: PHYLLIS COLMAN, RN, assessment nurse in Onondaga County; DEBORAH JACQUES, physical therapist in Onondaga County; MICHAELA NORTHRUP, physical therapist in Oswego County; and JESSICA OSTRANDER, RN, case manager in Oneida County.

MARY-JANE BORST, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the MVHS Rome medical office and has admitting privileges at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH). Borst previously worked as a registered nurse/robotics coordinator in the Department of Surgery at Oneida Healthcare in Oneida. She received her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica and her bachelor’s degree from Keuka College. Borst completed her associate degree in nursing at St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in Utica. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army and currently volunteers as the commander for the American Legion Post 169 in Oneida.

Broome Co-operative Insurance Company has made two senior leadership changes following the retirement of President and CEO, Steven Coffey. The promotions include SIOBHAN DAVEY to president and CEO, and IAN COFFEY to chief financial officer. Coffey’s retirement comes after 12 years with the company and more than 40 years in the insurance industry. He joined Broome Co-operative Insurance in 2006 to lead the company’s modernization initiatives. Davey has served as chief operating officer of the company since 2010. She successfully helped lead the company’s new product development and agency expansion throughout upstate New York. Davey is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. She is the first female CEO in the company’s 130-year history. Coffey has served as VP of finance for the last two years. He joins the co-op from JPMorgan Chase. 

AAA Western and Central New York announced that JESSICA GRZASKO has joined as an insurance sales representative in the Central New York area. She brings supervisor and team-leader experience to the job.

KEVIN CALDWELL has joined AAA DeWitt as an insurance sales representative. He brings sales experience, as well as a property and casualty license, and life/accident/health license to the position.

M3 Placement and Partnership recently promoted two employees and hired a new employee. Brother and sister duo, PAIGE TREEN and LANCE TREEN have been promoted to new roles at M3 and CHRISTINE SCHOENER has joined the M3 talent-acquisition team. Paige Treen has been with M3 Placement & Partnership since 2013 and has been promoted to talent and client-relations manager. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego. Lance Treen joined the company in 2016 and has been promoted to business administrator and talent-acquisition specialist. He is a graduate of Mohawk Valley Community College. Schoener has joined as a talent-acquisition specialist. She brings to M3 a strong background in operations and human resources from previous professional positions. Schoener is graduate of St. John Fisher College.