Nagle Athletic Surfaces recently appointed SAMANTHA DYGERT as the firm’s HR coordinator. She previously served as the office manager. Prior to joining Nagle, Dygert received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, general management, and human resources from Bryant & Stratton College. JACQULYN CAIELLO has been appointed as project administrator with the company. She previously served as the administrative assistant responsible for supporting general office and administrative functions. Prior to joining Nagle, she served as the administrative assistant at the Syracuse Academy of Science. Nagle Athletic Surfaces has also appointed CASSANDRA AMBROSE as its accountant. She previously served as the accounts payable clerk responsible for providing support for the accounts payable and project administration operations of the company and also served as the domestic payment processor for the Bank of New York Mellon.

The Oneida Indian Nation has appointed JERRY MARRELLO as the new general manager of its new Point Place Casino in Bridgeport, opening March 1. He has worked for Oneida Nation Enterprises for 13 years. For the last five years, Marrello has been a key member of the senior leadership team at Turning Stone as director of nightlife and beverage operations. He worked his way up the ranks, beginning as a server at Emerald Restaurant and then spent time working at Pino Bianco, Forest Grill Steakhouse, Club 2.1, and LAVA Nightclub. Marrello was instrumental in establishing a variety of unique nightlife experiences at each of Turning Stone’s “Exit 33” entertainment venues upon opening in 2013. 

ABBY HASH has joined M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. as an executive assistant for the Griffith-Earl Team. She first entered the financial services industry in 2011, working as an administrative assistant at Northwestern Mutual. Hash then advanced her career as an offshore processor for Bank of New York Mellon, where she managed accounts and processed daily trades in the International Money Market System, and later as an underwriting support department lead and trainer at Utica National.

FELICIA RIESEL recently passed the operations professional examination to become Series 99 registered and was promoted to operations assistant II. She joined M. Griffith Investment Services, Inc. in 2008 and began working as a front desk receptionist and later applied her skillset in the Operations Department. Prior to her career with M. Griffith, Riesel attended Herkimer College, where she earned her associate degree in liberal arts.

HCR Home Care has added STEVEN MALKOSKE, LPN to its Onondaga County operations.

Northwestern Mutual has appointed KATE MICHAELS as the first woman to serve as district director for the company’s Syracuse–area office. She began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2008 in Rochester. In January 2018, the company honored Michaels with a community service award in recognition for her outstanding volunteer leadership and dedication to charitable organizations. She also holds the CLF (Chartered Leadership Fellow) designation through the American College of Financial Services. Michaels received a bachelor’s degree in communications from St. John Fisher. 

CHRIS COVILLE has joined Drive Research as a project manager. He previously spent more than seven years working for Research & Marketing Strategies in Baldwinsville. Coville graduated from Le Moyne College with a bachelor’s degree and a concentration in marketing. He was named a Forty Under 40 Award winner in 2017.

JIM DOXTATOR has been promoted to director of co-op advertising at Galaxy Communications. He has worked in various sales and management roles during his 22 years with Galaxy and has extensive experience working with local businesses to maximize their co-op advertising funds. In this newly created role, Doxtator will work with all Galaxy Communications advertising partners in Syracuse and Utica to identify co-op funds from manufacturers and distributors.

Housing Visions has hired SHANELLE MCPHERSON as its new director of property management. She joins Housing Visions from Norstar Property Management. McPherson has more than 17 years of experience in the property-management industry, holding key management positions for Norstar Property Management, United Group of Companies, Watertown Housing Authority, Northeast Management & Development, and St. Lawrence County C.D.P, Housing Choice Voucher Program. She holds several certifications, including: Fair Housing, UPCS Inspector, Public Housing Manager (PHM), Assisted Housing Manager (AHM), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), and Tax Credit Specialist. McPherson received her bachelor’s degree in business administration management from Saint Leo University.

MARY SCHALK, an interior designer, has joined HUNT Real Estate ERA as a licensed real-estate salesperson based in the Manlius and Camillus branches of HUNT. She brings considerable experience in construction, remodel, design, and architecture to HUNT. 

SEAN DELANEY has joined INFICON as a master planner. He previously worked at Novelis since 2009, including in the areas of logistics, supply chain, and specialty products, according to Delaney’s LinkedIn profile. Delaney holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA, both from SUNY Oswego.