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Bowers & Company CPAs has merged with Caswell & Associates, and BRIAN A. CASWELL has joined Bowers as of counsel. In addition to building a successful local CPA firm, Caswell is highly regarded in the accounting industry in the areas of ethics and governance, Bowers contends. Caswell currently serves on the International Standards Board for […]
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Bowers & Company CPAs has merged with Caswell & Associates, and BRIAN A. CASWELL has joined Bowers as of counsel. In addition to building a successful local CPA firm, Caswell is highly regarded in the accounting industry in the areas of ethics and governance, Bowers contends. Caswell currently serves on the International Standards Board for Accountants, where he is one of only 18 voting members. This committee develops the “Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants,” and for multinational engagements. Caswell is a graduate of Hamilton College (bachelor’s degree), Le Moyne College (accounting post-graduate program), and Syracuse University (MBA).
Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C.
RICHARD SMITH and MARISSA DILAURA have joined Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C. Smith is a senior manager in the tax department with more than 14 years of experience in public accounting, including 10 years working at a “Big 4” firm. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and MBA from SUNY Oswego and
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RICHARD SMITH and MARISSA DILAURA have joined Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, P.C. Smith is a senior manager in the tax department with more than 14 years of experience in public accounting, including 10 years working at a “Big 4” firm. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and MBA from SUNY Oswego and is a CPA. DiLaura is an in-charge accountant with three years of federal and multi-state tax accounting experience. She is a CPA and received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and MBA from St. Bonaventure University and started her career at RSM US LLP in Boston.

MOLLY MULVIHILL has joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Business Banking team in Syracuse as a VP and relationship manager. With more than 12 years of financial and business banking experience, she held positions at Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch before joining Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a VP and banking advisor in 2009.
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MOLLY MULVIHILL has joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Business Banking team in Syracuse as a VP and relationship manager. With more than 12 years of financial and business banking experience, she held positions at Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch before joining Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a VP and banking advisor in 2009. Mulvihill earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

MICHELLE M. KLEIN has been hired as an account manager at Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. She began as a student intern at the insurance agency in February 2015 and was hired upon completion of her internship. Klein holds an associate degree from MVCC and will earn her bachelor’s degree in risk management & insurance
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MICHELLE M. KLEIN has been hired as an account manager at Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. She began as a student intern at the insurance agency in February 2015 and was hired upon completion of her internship. Klein holds an associate degree from MVCC and will earn her bachelor’s degree in risk management & insurance from Utica College in December.

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that MATTHEW N. WELLS, a member in the firm’s Syracuse office, has been named chair of its public finance practice. In addition, he is chair of the firm’s securities law practice. Wells is a business law attorney and has also served as bond counsel to public agencies, municipalities and
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that MATTHEW N. WELLS, a member in the firm’s Syracuse office, has been named chair of its public finance practice. In addition, he is chair of the firm’s securities law practice. Wells is a business law attorney and has also served as bond counsel to public agencies, municipalities and school districts, as counsel to municipal-bond underwriters, borrower’s counsel and trustee’s counsel for a variety of tax-exempt and taxable bond financings and project financings.
First Niagara awards SUNY Poly $25K grant for mentoring program
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will use a $25,000 grant from First Niagara Bank’s Mentoring Matters program for the work of its

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. has appointed BOB BROTZKI as director of sales and marketing. He has experience in sales, operations, and management and is a former NFL player. Brotzki most recently served as assistant athletic director for football player development at Syracuse University. After playing in the NFL, he was part of the sales, operations,
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Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. has appointed BOB BROTZKI as director of sales and marketing. He has experience in sales, operations, and management and is a former NFL player. Brotzki most recently served as assistant athletic director for football player development at Syracuse University. After playing in the NFL, he was part of the sales, operations, and management teams at Yellow Freight/Precision Trucking and owned his own business, Penn Select Hardwoods. Brotzki received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Syracuse University.
Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation recently promoted three employees. DANIELLE HURLEY was promoted to director, community grantmaking. She has worked for the Community Foundation since 2007, most recently as program officer. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Keuka College. DAVID KILPATRICK was promoted to program officer, community grantmaking. He
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The Central New York Community Foundation recently promoted three employees. DANIELLE HURLEY was promoted to director, community grantmaking. She has worked for the Community Foundation since 2007, most recently as program officer. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Keuka College.
DAVID KILPATRICK was promoted to program officer, community grantmaking. He has worked for the Community Foundation since 2010, most recently as grants manager. Kilpatrick holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Colgate University.
GERIANNE CORRADINO was promoted to finance associate. She has worked for the Community Foundation since 2015, previously serving as finance assistant. Corradino holds a duel bachelor’s degree in French literature and language and international trade from SUNY Oswego.
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce moves to Landmarc Building
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Friday moved its offices from 22 Genesee St. to the Landmarc Building located at 520

People news: Preferred Mutual Insurance hires Pasternak as digital-media specialist
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Andrew Pasternak has joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. as a digital-media specialist, the insurance company announced. He brings more than 11
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