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WILLIAM J. SPIZUOCO has joined Plumley Engineering, P.C. as an environmental managing engineer and hydrogeologist, responsible for all aspects of environmental projects. He brings 37 years of work experience in government, industry, and consulting. That includes experience in multi-media compliance audits, RCRA compliance, permitting (air, water, bulk storage), preparation of regulatory plans, wastewater treatment, investigation/remediation […]
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WILLIAM J. SPIZUOCO has joined Plumley Engineering, P.C. as an environmental managing engineer and hydrogeologist, responsible for all aspects of environmental projects. He brings 37 years of work experience in government, industry, and consulting. That includes experience in multi-media compliance audits, RCRA compliance, permitting (air, water, bulk storage), preparation of regulatory plans, wastewater treatment, investigation/remediation of groundwater, soil and soil vapor, environmental management, ESG, and decommissioning of hazardous-waste units. Spizuoco has a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering and a bachelor’s degree in geology. Plumley Engineering, with offices in Lysander and Rome, offers professional services in civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering.

SecureIt Tactical Inc., a Syracuse–based maker of gun-storage systems, has named CHRIS PANEBIANCO chief marketing officer. He is responsible for leading the company’s brand management, marketing, and communications initiatives to scale the SecureIt brand and drive revenue for the business. Panebianco joins SecureIt from Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), where he was chief marketing officer for
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SecureIt Tactical Inc., a Syracuse–based maker of gun-storage systems, has named CHRIS PANEBIANCO chief marketing officer. He is responsible for leading the company’s brand management, marketing, and communications initiatives to scale the SecureIt brand and drive revenue for the business. Panebianco joins SecureIt from Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), where he was chief marketing officer for 13 years, responsible for branding, performance marketing, and corporate social responsibility. In his tenure, he helped scale the company from $300 million in loan originations to $10 billion, built a team of more than 65 marketing professionals, and set the go-to-market strategy for 10 products within the company’s portfolio. Previously, he held senior-level marketing positions with MindComet, PMC Lending, Ride Now Powersports, and PriceMcNabb. Panebianco holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
EMILY BOWE has joined SecureIt Tactical as senior communications manager. She will be responsible for establishing the company’s corporate-communications strategy and media-relations program, as well as overseeing social-media execution and content development across all channels. Bowe joins SecureIt from BHG, where she most recently was VP of product marketing. She also served as VP of brand and VP of content strategy in her tenure, overseeing the branding and communications initiatives for the business. Previously, she’s built and executed full-scale communications plans for clients spanning the loyalty marketing, travel, retail technology, and advertising industries, among others. Bowe holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bradley University.
DEB FELDSTEIN has been appointed executive VP/chief operating officer at SecureIt Tactical. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, as well as working cross-functionally to execute the strategic vision for the company. In addition to her new role, Feldstein will also serve as the integrator for the company, a position established in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) business model. Under the EOS model, Feldstein will be responsible for the execution of SecureIt’s business plan, instilling process and accountability throughout the company, creating organizational clarity, as well as team unity. Feldstein joined the company in 2018, serving as the acting director of sales and customer service, director of operations, and supply chain and logistics manager. She previously worked in operations roles at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Lockheed Martin, Oneida Air Systems, and Midstate Spring Inc. Feldstein holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, and entrepreneurship from Syracuse University.

Helio Health has hired BOB ROBERTS in the newly created role of chief facility operations officer. He will oversee all facilities, real estate, construction, maintenance and fleet operations. Roberts has a broad spectrum of senior leadership experience, having managed multiple companies in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. He has experience at multiple companies being accountable
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Helio Health has hired BOB ROBERTS in the newly created role of chief facility operations officer. He will oversee all facilities, real estate, construction, maintenance and fleet operations. Roberts has a broad spectrum of senior leadership experience, having managed multiple companies in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. He has experience at multiple companies being accountable for multimillion-dollar budgets and large-scale workforces. Roberts spent 10 years leading two not-for-profit companies as an executive in upstate New York. Most recently, he served as chief administrative officer for one of the nation’s leading disaster recovery and preparedness firms. Helio Health’s mission is to promote recovery from the effects of substance use and mental health disorders and other health issues. It operates facilities in Syracuse, Rochester, Utica, and Binghamton.

Indium Corporation announced that AMY SCHULTZ has been promoted to senior specialist I, based at the company headquarters in Clinton. In her expanded role, Schultz works closely with research technologists, engineers, and product managers to identify potential uses for Indium Corp. products by universities and research laboratories, focusing specifically on universities outside of the
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Indium Corporation announced that AMY SCHULTZ has been promoted to senior specialist I, based at the company headquarters in Clinton. In her expanded role, Schultz works closely with research technologists, engineers, and product managers to identify potential uses for Indium Corp. products by universities and research laboratories, focusing specifically on universities outside of the United States. She also serves in a leadership role for multiple internal committees, maintains company databases, and performs administrative duties for the Tech Assessment department. Schultz joined Indium in 2018 as the university and institutional-support specialist. In that role, she worked closely with numerous departments to identify potential uses for company products by universities and research laboratories. Schultz earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from SUNY Empire State College.

CHJC names new medical director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — CHJC (Children’s Home of Jefferson County) announced it has appointed Dr. Deepraj Singh as its new medical director. She will be supervising

ICM Controls of Cicero is sold to private-equity firm
CICERO, N.Y. — Lorraine Capital, LLC, a Buffalo–based private-equity firm, announced it has acquired ICM Controls, Inc. of Cicero and its affiliates. ICM Controls is

ConMed announces acquisition amid improved Q1 earnings
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a medical-device manufacturer with roots in the Utica area, announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire a Memphis, Tennessee–based firm

People news: Herkimer College adds Kershaw as technology support technician
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Jarod P. Kershaw as a technology support technician. Kershaw, of Salisbury Center, is responsible

Dr. Indu Gupta, Onondaga County health commissioner since 2014, to leave county government
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dr. Indu Gupta, who has served as the Onondaga County health commissioner since 2014 and helped guide the county through the coronavirus

New restaurant, Aloha Krab, opens at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aloha Krab has opened for business at Destiny USA, taking over the 4,600-square-foot former Ruby Tuesday space on the first level. The
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