EVAN RAMIZA was promoted to partner at Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP, effective Jan.1. Ramiza, who first joined Sciarabba Walker in 2011, focuses on tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. He also serves as the firm’s state and local tax committee chair. Before joining Sciarabba Walker, Ramiza earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Mount Saint Mary College. He is a certified public accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSPCA).

Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC) recently announced the promotion of KAREN PERWITZ to administrative coordinator. She will be responsible for the OOC, Operation Oswego County Foundation, County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency, and Oswego County Civic Facilities Corporation record keeping and reporting to state and federal agencies. She will also monitor financing portfolios and help coordinate required audits. Perwitz joined OOC in 2007 as administrative secretary. Over the years, she has taken on many responsibilities beyond those required in her role. She received a bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, near her hometown. She moved to Oswego County after accepting her first professional job in the area. Perwitz is a graduate of the Leadership Oswego County civic-leadership training program and has served on several boards of directors since then. She is currently serving on the board of directors for Fulton Block Builders and the United Way of Oswego County. Perwitz is also a state-licensed notary. 

Herkimer County Community College has appointed LAUREN GOODALE, of Mohawk, as assistant bursar. In this role, she will pursue collection of student accounts receivable and provide technical support to the bursar. Goodale previously worked at Adirondack Bank in Utica, in a variety of positions since 2013. Her most recent position was operations legal-processing specialist in which she was responsible for processing legal requests, subpoenas, restraints, and levies. Goodale holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and an MBA from Utica College.

PEGGY COHOLAN NORTHRUP has joined Francis House — a 16-bed, private-care home for those facing terminal illness — as director of development. She most recently served as director of operations at Hendricks Chapel of Syracuse University. She brings extensive experience leading outreach and engagement efforts in support of development and communication priorities. As director of development, Northrup will lead fundraising, planned giving, communications, and events for Francis House and will serve as the liaison to its auxiliary. She has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of local nonprofits. Northrup’s connection to Francis House began in 2005 when her father was a resident and led to her role as a volunteer with her children. Northrup is from Baldwinsville and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from St. Bonaventure University.

ANGELA CAMERON has joined Francis House as residential menu coordinator. She most recently was an internal underwriter at Midstate Mutual Insurance Company. Cameron started as a volunteer at Francis House to fulfill her love of cooking and service. She moved to Syracuse from her hometown of Rome, where she volunteered at various nursing homes from the age of 13. Cooking for family, friends, and co-workers has always been a big part of her life. Cameron will oversee and prepare the residential menus, manage in-kind donations of goods and supplies, and work with the caregivers, residents, and volunteers to ensure that all dietary needs are met. Cameron holds an associate degree in business administration from Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC). 

Olinsky Law Group announced it has promoted MATTHEW R. MCGARRY and MELISSA A. PALMER to partnership.

McGarry and Palmer joined the firm in 2017 and they both focus their practice on federal court Social Security disability appeals. McGarry earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law, in 2017 and bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Potsdam in 2015. During his time at Olinsky Law Group, McGarry has helped win cases for hundreds of Social Security disability claimants nationwide and is well-known for his dedication to clients. He started his legal career with the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and has been working in the disability-law field ever since.

Palmer earned her law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 2012 and bachelor’s in history from University at Buffalo in 2009. During her time at Olinsky Law Group, Palmer has built a portfolio of case victories and is consistently praised for her work ethic. She has been admitted in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Circuits. 

Indium Corp. announced that JASON FARRELL has assumed the new role of senior digital marketing specialist and JOY VALENCIA has been appointed marketing-communications specialist within its marketing team operating from the company’s global headquarters in Clinton. Both report to Jingya Huang, Indium’s marketing communications assistant manager.

Farrell brings more than 15 years of industry experience to his new role where he manages, implements, and reports on the company’s digital-marketing program. This oversight includes social-media advertising, Google AdWords, and search-engine optimization. His new role will help connect the dots between the company’s marketing activities, leads, and sales, as well as develop the measurement structure for marketing return on investment. Prior to joining Indium in 2016 as a lead nurturing coordinator with the business analytics team, Farrell worked at Site-Seeker as a senior internet-marketing specialist. He earned his bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Valencia takes over as marketing-communications specialist after previously serving as a Marcom intern. In her new capacity, she is responsible for coordinating tradeshow efforts, creating and editing videos, and researching best practices for Indium Corp.’s social-media platforms. In addition, Valencia is involved in trademark management and other special projects and activities as assigned. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Polytechnic Institute. 

MICHAEL VAUGHAN has joined Thompson & Johnson Equipment as the new CFO following the VP of finance’s retirement. His senior executive responsibilities include managing administration, risk management, and financial performance for Thompson & Johnson’s four branch locations. Vaughan currently serves on the board of directors of the Manufacturer’s Association of Central New York (MACNY) He also served as chairman of the board of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). Vaughan is a 1985 graduate of Clarkson University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and law.