JAMIE JACOBS has joined the management team at Riger Marketing Communications, becoming a new partner at the agency. She will acquire equity in the company over the next five years. Jacobs’ career at Riger began as a student intern in 2005. Since then, she has held a variety of positions including account assistant, copywriter, and account executive; she has also led the agency’s business-development program for the past several years. A graduate of Binghamton University, Jacobs completed her bachelor’s degree in English and literature studies with her education including studying abroad in London.

ABC Creative Group recently added a new media buyer to its marketing team. WILL LANDRY is well-versed in all aspects of media, having worked behind the scenes in management roles at WCNY and Johnston & Murphy. He was also an anchor for WTOP News 10 in Oswego. Landry’s varied skillset and industry experience will be a valuable asset to ABC Creative. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and mass-media communications and earned his associate degree in electronic-media communications from Onondaga Community College.

Barton & Loguidice has added four new employees to its Syracuse office. WILLIAM SPARKMAN will be working for the facilities and environmental groups at the firm’s Syracuse office as a project engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Cornell University. JESSICA MARTINEZ has joined the water/wastewater group as an engineer I. She earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Clarkson University. PAULA MORSE has joined the solid waste group as an engineer I. She earned her associate degree in engineering science from Jefferson Community College and her bachelor’s degree in environmental and civil engineering from Clarkson University. MARY O’LEARY has been hired as an account specialist II. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Columbia College. 

Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) has hired CHARLIE BEELER as a public relations coordinator. He is responsible for managing regional PR initiatives and assisting with content creation. Beeler is a recent graduate of SUNY Cortland, where he studied communications while interning with their communications office.

RUSSELL HARLESTON, JR. has been hired as a wellness coordinator. He is responsible for coordinating daily fitness classes, health fairs, team-building boot camps, nutrition classes, and providing nutrition guidance for BHG associates. Harleston is a certified strength coach, trainer, and sports and exercise nutritionist who has been working in the fitness industry for almost 10 years.

JESSICA DERNIER has joined as an institutional marketing coordinator. She is responsible for coordinating BHG marketing projects, implementing marketing campaigns, and preparing strategies, plans, and objectives. Previously, Dernier worked for Thermopatch as a marketing associate.

LAUREN DOOLITTLE has been promoted to institutional marketing manager. She previously was an art director, first joining BHG in 2007.

JOSEPH WARREN has joined BHG as a new account manager. He is responsible for the collection of documentation and information needed for an application prior to underwriting. Before BHG, Warren oversaw sales operations at Signet Jewelers.

Generations Agency has hired JACQUELINE (JACKIE) BANGE as commercial-lines assistant. She will work from the agency headquarters in Seneca Falls and assist existing and potential clients with policies, as well as processing, quoting, claims, and service. Bange brings more than five years of business and financial experience to the position and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Ashford University.

Schneider Packaging Equipment, which manufactures and installs end-of-line packaging equipment, has promoted BOB BROTZKI to president. He will be taking over the role formerly held by owner, RICK SCHNEIDER, who will continue to lead as CEO. Brotzki has continued to rise within the company since he began his career 1½ years ago as director of sales and marketing. He will be the third person to hold the position of president in the company’s 47-year history and will oversee daily operations. Before joining Schneider Packaging, Brotzki most recently served as assistant athletic director for football player development at Syracuse University. He is a former NFL player.