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Erie Materials, a regional distributor of building materials in New York and Pennsylvania, has made several promotions and new hires. WAYNE CHAPMAN has been promoted to territory manager at the Syracuse branch. Chapman has been with Erie Materials for a total of 16 years, starting as a warehouse employee in 2004 then promoted to inside […]
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Erie Materials, a regional distributor of building materials in New York and Pennsylvania, has made several promotions and new hires.
WAYNE CHAPMAN has been promoted to territory manager at the Syracuse branch. Chapman has been with Erie Materials for a total of 16 years, starting as a warehouse employee in 2004 then promoted to inside sales in 2008. After a brief hiatus, he returned to work in the warehouse, general contracting department, and inside sales.
BLAINE DRAKE has been hired as an inside sales representative at the Syracuse branch. He has a broad range of experience in the retail building materials industry.
MICHAEL CADY was promoted to territory manager at the firm’s Binghamton branch. Cady has been with Erie Materials for nearly 22 years, starting as a driver in 2000. He was promoted to inside sales in 2002.
ANTHONY BARTON was promoted to inside sales representative at the Binghamton branch. He joined Erie Materials in 2018 as a driver.
TIMOTHY DENNIS has been promoted to inside sales at the Utica branch. He began his career with Erie Materials in 2011 as a driver.
DAN ZACHOLL was promoted to manager of the general contracting department, which is based in Syracuse. He is responsible for all day-to-day activities and personnel in the department. Zacholl has been with Erie Materials for 19 years, starting as a driver in Auburn in 1993. He was quickly promoted to inside sales at the Syracuse location. Zacholl moved out of state in 1997 then returned to Erie Materials in 2006 as an inside salesperson. In 2013, he joined the general contracting department as an estimator.

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
JESSIE REMILLARD has been appointed director of human resources at Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. Prior to this, she was the manager of human resources. In her new role, Remillard will help Preferred Mutual Insurance advance the company’s people strategies and approaches, ensuring they are creating a culture aligned with a “people first” commitment. Remillard will
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JESSIE REMILLARD has been appointed director of human resources at Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. Prior to this, she was the manager of human resources. In her new role, Remillard will help Preferred Mutual Insurance advance the company’s people strategies and approaches, ensuring they are creating a culture aligned with a “people first” commitment. Remillard will represent the human resources function as part of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s senior leadership team and will build and drive the policies and practices that are the foundation of their business. Remillard holds a master’s degree in organizational management from Sage Graduate School and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta.
SHEENA MOSHETTI has been promoted to director of strategy execution at Preferred Mutual Insurance. Prior to her new appointment, she was the manager of enterprise project management for the company. In her new role, Moshetti joins the strategic leadership team and works to ensure enterprise visibility and understanding of the company’s operations. She will also help build and execute comprehensive operational strategies to achieve the company’s strategic plans. Moshetti holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Geneseo.

The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has introduced the newest addition to its executive team, appointing LISA MCCARTY as human resources director. She is a critical member of the nonprofit agency’s leadership team, participating in strategic change initiatives. McCarty will provide leadership and supervision for the agency’s human resources department, including staff development and
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The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has introduced the newest addition to its executive team, appointing LISA MCCARTY as human resources director. She is a critical member of the nonprofit agency’s leadership team, participating in strategic change initiatives. McCarty will provide leadership and supervision for the agency’s human resources department, including staff development and training personnel, recruiting, and daily oversight. Additionally, McCarty will conduct research and analysis of organizational trends and monitor and ensure the agency’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. She received her bachelor’s degree in human-resources management from SUNY Empire State College and is an alumnus of Jefferson Community College. McCarty worked in human resources began in the staffing industry and successfully moved into the engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare industry. She has worked in the human-resource profession for over 25 years. McCarty is a certified human resource professional through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and instructs SHRM certification courses at Jefferson Community College.

Mohawk Valley Health System launches new brand, logo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has unveiled a new brand and logo as it draws closer to next year’s opening of

TSA checkpoint at Syracuse airport using new 3D scanners to improve explosives detection
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is using new technology for explosives-detection capabilities for screening carry-on items at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Boilermaker adds walking event to race weekend lineup
UTICA, N.Y. — After a four-year hiatus, the Boilermaker Walk returns to the lineup of Boilermaker weekend events. “As part of the Boilermaker’s efforts to

Laboratory Alliance names director of human resources
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, LLC announced it has hired Mark Jordan as director of human resources (HR). Jordan returns to

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has added KELLY HYLAND as training coordinator. In this role, Kelly will provide support to MACNY’s growing training department by coordinating with best-in-class instructors to provide training and workshops for MACNY members and the manufacturing and business community. As an accomplished instructor and training professional with over 10 years of experience,
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MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has added KELLY HYLAND as training coordinator. In this role, Kelly will provide support to MACNY’s growing training department by coordinating with best-in-class instructors to provide training and workshops for MACNY members and the manufacturing and business community. As an accomplished instructor and training professional with over 10 years of experience, Hyland is focused on bringing high-quality development opportunities to MACNY members that exceed their expectations. She will serve as a strong connection between various training partners and MACNY’s members — making sure they have the training and development opportunities they need and want. Prior to joining MACNY, Hyland was the training coordinator & safety manager at All Seasonings Ingredients, where she developed and administered employee training, managed safety programs, and maintained a health program for all staff members. She also has an extensive background as an educator and teaching assistant. Hyland holds a master’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Bucknell University.

Michigan firm to handle repairs to Oswego Harbor breakwater, lighthouse foundation
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Dean Marine & Excavating Inc. of Michigan will do the repair work on the Oswego Harbor west arrowhead breakwater and the foundation

Jazz in the City to open concert series in Kirk Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Community Health Jazz in the City summer concert series begins Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in Kirk Park, located
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