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RICHARD (DICK) HOOPER has been promoted to VP of purchasing and facilities at Adirondack Bank. He has been the bank’s assistant VP of purchasing and facilities since December 2018. Hooper has had a long career as a construction and facilities manager and has been instrumental in implementing a bank-wide facilities management program for Adirondack Bank. […]
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RICHARD (DICK) HOOPER has been promoted to VP of purchasing and facilities at Adirondack Bank. He has been the bank’s assistant VP of purchasing and facilities since December 2018. Hooper has had a long career as a construction and facilities manager and has been instrumental in implementing a bank-wide facilities management program for Adirondack Bank. He’s led the design and construction management for all renovation and construction projects over the past four years.
SYDNEY GOMINIAK has been elevated to assistant VP, loan-administration systems analyst. She has been an integral part of Adirondack Bank’s Retail Loan Administration team since joining in January 2021 as loan-administration systems analyst. Gominiak has been responsible for the successful implementation of various projects in support of Adirondack Bank’s digital initiatives, such as e-signature and online applications. She has also supported the creation of multiple new mortgage products to help expand the lending options available to customers.
DAWN ROGERS has been promoted to VP/branch manager at Adirondack Bank. She joined the bank in August 2016. Rogers has been the branch manager at the bank’s Saranac Lake branches for the past seven years. Demonstrating strength in her team leadership and sales focus, Rogers is known throughout the Saranac Lake community and is involved in many local organizations. She and her team grew loan production and core deposits in 2022.
ANTHONY ZAMMIELLO has been promoted to VP/branch manager. He has been with Adirondack Bank since 2004. This past year, Zammiello began managing both the South Utica and Commercial Drive branches. This has been his first opportunity to manage two branches and he has been successful in expanding both retail and business relationships. Zammiello has been proactive in growing the bank’s WorkPerks program and promoting the Positive Pay initiative in 2022.
MICHELE KALIL has been elevated to assistant VP/branch manager at Adirondack Bank. She relocated from Old Forge to Plattsburgh as branch manager in 2019. Throughout her tenure in Plattsburgh, Kalil’s leadership contributed to operational stability, stronger customer relationships, and improved results. In 2022, she returned to the Mohawk Valley area to manage the Boonville branch and shortly thereafter also took on responsibility for the Old Forge branch.
CHEMIRELLY RODRIGUEZ has also been promoted to assistant VP/branch manager at the bank. She returned to Adirondack Bank as branch manager of the Herkimer and Little Falls branches in 2022. Her knowledge and experience has brought strength to the teams at both locations, boosting the overall performance of the branches. Rodriguez is involved in the community, including serving as board president for the Mohawk Valley Latino Association.
ROBERTA BENNETT has also been elevated to assistant VP/branch manager. She has been with Adirondack Bank since 2006. In 2017, Bennett became the branch manager of the bank’s Sylvan Beach branch and this year she took on the additional responsibility of managing the Rome branch. Her strength in both sales and operations add value in her leadership role.
HEATHER FOGARTY has also been promoted to assistant VP/branch manager. She joined Adirondack Bank in 2019. In 2022, Fogarty began managing both the Ilion and Mohawk branches of the bank. Her growth in her role has consistently been evident with results including the Ilion branch being recognized as the 2022 Top Performing Branch.

ELIZABETH PARSONS has joined Hayner Hoyt as an assistant superintendent. She is a seasoned construction professional with more than 20 years of experience. Parsons received her associate degree in architectural technology from SUNY Delhi and a bachelor’s degree in architectural technology from Alfred State College. CHRIS MONTROSE joins the company as a project executive. Previously
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ELIZABETH PARSONS has joined Hayner Hoyt as an assistant superintendent. She is a seasoned construction professional with more than 20 years of experience. Parsons received her associate degree in architectural technology from SUNY Delhi and a bachelor’s degree in architectural technology from Alfred State College.
CHRIS MONTROSE joins the company as a project executive. Previously the VP of construction at Granger Construction Company, he brings 28 years of experience to the team. Montrose received his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Utica University.
MICHAEL FREUND joins Hayner Hoyt as a pre-construction manager. He is an accomplished construction professional, bringing more than 14 years of experience to the team. Freund earned his associate degree from Onondaga Community College in architectural technology, bachelor’s degree from SUNY ESF in wood products engineering, and master’s degree from SUNY ESF in sustainable construction management.
TIM DUNN has rejoined Hayner Hoyt as a project executive. He is well-versed in all aspects of construction operations and previously was the VP of pre-construction at Hayner Hoyt. Dunn holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Cornell University and is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate.
KODY PARKHURST joins the company as a project superintendent. Previously working for LeMoyne Interiors for 13 years, he started as a laborer and worked his way up to a supervisor. For the past year, Parkhurst has run his own residential construction business.
JEFF AYOTTE comes aboard Hayner Hoyt as a senior project manager. He is an experienced construction professional bringing specialized knowledge in food/beverage manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Ayotte is a U.S. Navy veteran.
JACK ZIOBROWSKI joins the firm as a project engineer. He is a recent graduate of Utica University with a bachelor’s degree in construction management and previously interned with Hayner Hoyt.

Binghamton–based Bates Troy Healthcare Linen has added BRYAN GOODMAN as a health-care customer-service representative, managing the Southern Tier, Central New York, and Northeast Pennsylvania markets. He has been in the industrial laundry service field for 36 years, managing the growth of several service depots before entering the health-care industry in 2009, where he spent 12
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Binghamton–based Bates Troy Healthcare Linen has added BRYAN GOODMAN as a health-care customer-service representative, managing the Southern Tier, Central New York, and Northeast Pennsylvania markets. He has been in the industrial laundry service field for 36 years, managing the growth of several service depots before entering the health-care industry in 2009, where he spent 12 years as a customer-service representative for Paris Healthcare.
STEVEN SCROOBY has joined Bates Troy as 2nd shift maintenance supervisor. He is a health-care linen veteran, formerly with NOVO Health Services, & Paris Linen. Scrooby has ample skills as a journeyman industrial mechanic with an extensive career in the industrial field including mechanical engineering, machine maintenance, and design to help ensure the firm’s physical plant and equipment are well maintained and operational.

Bird flu found at Tompkins County pheasant farm
ITHACA, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week announced a suspected outbreak of bird flu at the Reynolds Game Farm, a

NYPA awards ReCharge NY power allocations to three CNY firms
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Hartwick College renames apartment community to honor trustee’s wife
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College will rename its living-learning apartment community in memory of Dr. Judith Day, wife of trustee and alumnus Raymond (Larry) Miller,

Wayne County manufacturer, Dynalec, wins nearly $24 million Navy contract
SODUS, N.Y. — Dynalec Corporation, a communications-equipment manufacturer in Wayne County, was recently awarded a $23.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the delivery

MACNY announces 2023 Innovator of the Year
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, on Wednesday announced the selection of Brent Zerkle, director of prototyping and VP of Cryomech, Inc., as the

Upstate Cerebral Palsy changes name to Upstate Caring Partners
UTICA, N.Y. — UCP now stands for Upstate Caring Partners after Upstate Cerebral Palsy changed its name to better reflect the diversity of services the

ANCA awarded $558K USDA grant for climate-smart project
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $558,000 federal grant to support climate-smart agroforestry projects on small farms in
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