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Utica National Insurance Group’s first woman CEO ready to start position
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Utica National Insurance Group is ready for its first female CEO Kristen H. Martin to take the reins on July 1 when Richard P. Creedon retires after 26 years with the company. Martin joined Utica National in 2001 as an examiner before several promotions including corporate secretary and executive VP in […]
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Utica National Insurance Group is ready for its first female CEO Kristen H. Martin to take the reins on July 1 when Richard P. Creedon retires after 26 years with the company.
Martin joined Utica National in 2001 as an examiner before several promotions including corporate secretary and executive VP in 2013, director of underwriting operations in 2014, and executive VP and chief operating officer in 2016. She most recently served as president and chief operating officer.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing team and work closely with the independent agents who represent our company toward one goal — to help our insureds protect what’s important to them,” Martin said in a news release. “At the same time, I’m excited about helping our company continue to grow, be successful, and contribute to the wellbeing of the communities where we live and work.”
Under her leadership, Martin said the Utica National Group Foundation will continue to be actively involved in the community supporting events like the Utica National Kids Run and Boilermaker 5K race in Utica and aiding nonprofit organizations through grants and volunteer efforts.
Martin holds a law degree from Albany Law School, a bachelor’s degree in economics and government from St. Lawerence University, and the Associate in Claims professional designation. She has been active in several community and academic organizations and was elected to the New York Insurance Association’s board of directors in 2020.
Creedon, who served as CEO and chairman of the board, will remain chairman of the board following his retirement.
The Utica National Insurance Group is a group of insurance companies providing personal and commercial insurance products and services sold through more than 2,500 independent insurance agents. Its principal company, Utica Mutual Insurance Company, was founded in 1914.
Valley Health Services receives $15K grant for therapy equipment
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. has awarded a $15,000 grant to Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services in Herkimer to advance its care for those recovering from strokes, neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, and debilitating illnesses and surgeries. Valley Health Services used the grant funding to purchase
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HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. has awarded a $15,000 grant to Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services in Herkimer to advance its care for those recovering from strokes, neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, and debilitating illnesses and surgeries.
Valley Health Services used the grant funding to purchase equipment used in therapy sessions that advance a patient’s level of independence. The new tools help patients strengthen their sense of balance, use stairs, complete physical transfers, and improve their cognition and reaction time.
The grant was made possible by the Wesley and Marion Small Fund at the Community Foundation.
Valley Health Services is part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, which provides health care to a 5,600-square-mile region of upstate New York.
Geddes Federal’s Manlius branch has a new manager
MANLIUS, N.Y. — Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association has named a new manager for its branch in Manlius. Linda Meade is assuming the duties of branch manager. Meade is succeeding Christy Krzywda in that role, the organization tells CNYBJ in an email. Krzywda, a junior officer in the savings department, has relocated to the
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MANLIUS, N.Y. — Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association has named a new manager for its branch in Manlius.
Linda Meade is assuming the duties of branch manager. Meade is succeeding Christy Krzywda in that role, the organization tells CNYBJ in an email.
Krzywda, a junior officer in the savings department, has relocated to the Syracuse branch, Geddes Federal added in its email.
The Manlius branch of Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association is located at 240 West Seneca St. in the Limestone Commons Plaza. The Manlius branch has been in operation for 12 years, Geddes Federal says.
Meade has worked for Geddes Federal since beginning as a part-time teller in 2017, per its announcement. She later became a part-time floating customer-service representative in 2018.
In 2019, Meade became a full-time customer-service representative before Geddes Federal promoted her to a loan originator position in 2020.
“I look forward to continuing the leadership and excellent service our customers have expected from Geddes as we continue to embrace the future,” Meade said in the Geddes Federal announcement.
AmeriCU Credit Union has announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard Foist as its new Lowville Financial Center manager. With extensive experience
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Cornell University, USDA break ground on grape-research lab in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — Cornell University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) on Wednesday broke ground on construction of the upcoming
Five graduate from apprenticeship program at Raymond
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), the Greene Central School District, and Seton Catholic Central recently celebrated this
State to host Thursday open house on I-81 contract focusing on Inner Harbor, North side areas
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host an open house on Thursday evening, June 27, discussing the third construction
Power Management Company, a provider of energy solutions, has announced the addition of Lyndsay Quiggle to its team as executive sales manager. With more than
Utica University expands accelerated teacher prep program
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University was awarded more than $1.2 million to expand its Accelerated Educator Preparation Program, also known as its Transitional B Apprenticeship Program, as part of the state’s Education Workforce Investment, the university announced. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $13.7 million in total Education Workforce Investment awards to 12 public and
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UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University was awarded more than $1.2 million to expand its Accelerated Educator Preparation Program, also known as its Transitional B Apprenticeship Program, as part of the state’s Education Workforce Investment, the university announced.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $13.7 million in total Education Workforce Investment awards to 12 public and private colleges and universities around the state.
Utica University will use the money to expand its program by adding a certification in special education for masters’ degree students. The addition will extend the university’s reach, network, and partnerships in the education field.
Utica University is also partnering with Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services (HMF BOCES) to help with recruitment for the program to help address the region’s teacher shortage. High-need staffing areas include special education, foreign language, math, and science. The goal is to have students in the program simultaneously teach within the HMF BOCES school districts, but it is not a program requirement.
The grant also provides more than $985,000 in scholarship funds. Qualified teacher candidate applicants can apply for a scholarship of more than $36,000 per student along with additional funding to cover books, miscellaneous fees, and a small stipend to offset other related costs. The scholarships are limited and offered through a competitive application process.
The areas of study in the program are special education, adolescence education math, English, science, social studies, foreign language, and technology. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and an undergraduate degree or equivalent in content area for adolescent education and liberal arts/sciences for special education candidates. Applicants must also have six credits in math, science, English, and social sciences and must be employed full-time as a teacher for the entire duration of the 38-credit-hour program.
The first cohort of students of the Transitional B program will start in the spring of 2025, followed by a second cohort in the spring of 2026. Applications for the upcoming cohort are open now and due by Oct. 1.
To be certified to teach in New York, prospective teachers are required to complete a bachelor’s degree, including the education program requirements and pass all mandatory state teacher-certification examinations as well as meet other regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
Utica University, founded in 1946, offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 40 majors.
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