BENJAMIN BURROWS has joined the Content Digital Operations team at Syracuse Media Group as a web mobile producer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in magazine, newspaper, and online journalism from the S.I Newhouse School of Publications at Syracuse University. Burrows was previously a community engagement specialist at PA Media Group. 

The Everson Museum of Art has appointed DJ HELLERMAN as the museum’s new curator of art and programs, beginning April 18. He has more than 12 years’ experience as a curator and senior level manager at arts institutions, private collections, and art galleries. Most recently, Hellerman served as curator and director of exhibitions at Burlington City Arts (BCA), a contemporary art space located in Burlington, Vermont. Prior to his work at BCA, he was registrar for Progressive Corporation’s collection of contemporary art, director of 1point618 Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio, and a student assistant gallery director of the B.K. Smith Gallery in Painesville, Ohio.

Pioneer Companies has promoted SUSAN M. SMITHto director of property management with responsibility for overseeing the budget, marketing, maintenance programs, and personnel of the portfolio of both internally owned and third-party commercial properties. She joined Pioneer in 1992 and has been involved in managing all major commercial asset classes. Smith is a graduate of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and earned her real property administrator designation from the Building Owners and Managers Institute. In addition, RYAN MONE has joined the company as director of technical services. He will be responsible for the oversight and training of the building engineering staff in Rochester and Syracuse. Mone brings more than 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, and building trades as well as significant leadership skills. He has both a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from Syracuse University.