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Harrington Named Executive Director of Harborfest

Dan Harrington is the new Oswego Harborfest executive director.

The lifelong resident of Oswego

Director of Corporate Marketing Appointed at Oswego Health

Oswego Health recently promoted ence in sports management in 2014 from Texas A&M University and her Bachelor of Science in 2001 from Louisiana State University. In addition, she recently completed an online credential program in strategic planning in healthcare offered by the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD).

Harrington and a 48-year veteran of Novelis, where he works as an electrical engineer, began his duties as executive director in January. He has served on the board of directors, dealing mainly with logistics. Along with his wife, Patty, they have been volunteering for more than 22 years.

An avid racing fan, he’s heavily involved with the Oswego Speedway, volunteering his time to assist with multiple mechanical and electrical upgrades. On Saturday nights in the summer, you can find him pitside as a long-time crew member for the Gosek Racing Team.

“I see Harborfest as an important Oswego community event. It brings people together to enjoy the free entertainment, children’s events, great food, a good sized midway and the best fireworks around by the Grucci family,” he said. “My wife and I look forward to the annual Harborfest event every year. You couldn’t ask for a better place with events happening on the river, the lake and the Oswego parks.”

He said he realizes there are financial challenges in regards to continuing the Oswego celebration.

“To coordinate this festival is monumental and involves not only our dedicated staff and board of directors, but we depend upon the support of sponsors, businesses, municipalities, organizations and individual members.” long-time employee Jennifer Martin to director of corporate marketing strategy. Marketing professional, Martin started at Oswego Health in 2015 and for the past eight years has been the director of marketing and has assisted with the development of communication strategies for the organization and its affiliates. In addition, she was responsible for online reputation management and community engagement.

In this new role, Martin will lead the operational execution of marketing campaigns developed at the system level and oversee measurement and performance. She will be responsible for analyzing patient behavior and developing brand reputation across the health system as this is critical and central to a consumerism strategy aimed at differentiating Oswego Health in the marketplace.

“There is probably not a more deserving and suitable person for this role than Jenn,” said Senior Vice President of Communications and Chief Brand Officer Jamie Leszczynski. “She is one of the biggest advocates for the organization and an amazing champion for local healthcare. She continually demonstrates the ability to design effective communication strategies, and has such a skill for identifying marketing channels that meet the strategic needs of Oswego Health. I look forward to transforming local healthcare with her.”

Martin earned her Master of Sci-

MACNY Has New Marketing Manager

MACNY, The Manufacturers

Association recently welcomed Deb Tilton to its team as marketing and communications manager. She will support strategic marketing and communications initiatives for both MACNY and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). She will also work closely with MACNY’s workforce development team on its growing suite of offerings.

Tilton is an accomplished marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in graphic design, marketing management and brand strategy. Prior to joining MACNY, she was the lead brand strategist at LAUNCH where she focused on brand strategy, project management, client relations, creative writing and art direction.

She also spent 10 years at CGS, Inc. supplying design input during all stages of the development process for enriched media and electronic learning solutions. Earlier in her career, Tilton worked as marketing manager for Morrisville Auxiliary Corp at Morrisville State College of New York, and as manager of creative services for WYNIT Distribution, Inc.

She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from

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SUNY Oswego. She is an active member of the community as a volunteer with the Women’s Fund of Central New York and the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women event and Women of Impact initiative.

Jennifer Kaljeskie Named AVP at Pathfinder Bank

Pathfinder Bank has promoted

Jennifer Kaljeskie to assistant vice president and branch manager of its Fulton branch.

Fulton community. We look forward to watching her grow in this role.” educational association of heritage related services, museums, research and educational centers, and retail operations.

Prior to joining Pathfinder Bank, Kaljeskie was employed by the YMCA of CNY as corporate wellness coordinator. Kaljeskie is an alumnus of the College of Saint Rose, and holds an associate of arts degree in business administration and finance.

Kaljeskie lives in Central Square with her husband, Jason, and their three children: L. J., Vincenzo and Gabriella. In her spare time, she volunteers for both the Fulton Youth Hockey and the Syracuse Blazers Youth Hockey, and helps with fundraising efforts for Griffin’s Guardians Hockey Tournament. Kaljeskie also enjoys teaching group exercise classes, nutrition, hockey and reading.

Before joining OHA, Moore was the vice president for development and executive director at the Onondaga Community College (OCC) Foundation from 2015-2019. Other prior roles include serving as vice president of development and marketing at the CNY Community Foundation, the director of development for Say Yes to Education –Syracuse, and a variety of advancement roles at Syracuse University, including assistant dean for advancement at the College of Arts and Sciences.

Historical Association Appoints Executive Director

Kaljeskie

Kaljeskie joined Pathfinder Bank in 2020 as the assistant branch manager of the bank’s Central Square location. With her new role, Kaljeskie will be responsible for developing retail and commercial business and building relationships with the local community, while overseeing and managing the day to day operations of the branch.

“We are pleased to acknowledge Jen with this promotion,” said Robert Butkowski, first vice president of branch administration and operations. “With her strong leadership skills and industry knowledge, we believe that she will continue to be a tremendous asset to our organization and to the

The board of directors of the

Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) recently announced the appointment of Lisa Romano Moore as executive director.

Moore succeeds Gregg Tripoli, who retired in December. OHA is a private nonprofit

Industrial Park Renamed in Mike Treadwell’s Honor

Moore has been a board member for the American Lung Association, the Central New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Women’s Fund of Central New York, On Point for College and the Mountain Goat Foundation. She is a current trustee of the Community Library of Dewitt and Jamesville as well as the Seward House Museum in her hometown of Auburn. She is a Leadership Greater Syracuse alumna and has been recognized with the Central New York Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty and Women in Business awards. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from St. Bonaventure University.

“Lisa brings a wealth of nonprofit and leadership expertise to OHA, where she has served as director of development since February 2020,” said Board President James Stoddard, Jr. “Her strategic vision, collaborative skills, and dedication to OHA’s mission have been essential to OHA’s success over the past three years, making her the best choice to lead the organization into the future.”

Officials at Operation Oswego County, Inc. recently renamed its Oswego County Industrial Park in the town of Schroeppel after its former executive director. The park is now known as the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. It’s home to 14 companies from the industrial, business and education sectors. With an additional 185 acres of land purchased adjacent to the industrial park little more than a year ago, the industrial park is well poised for continued growth, according to OOC officials.

Treadwell retired at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 40 years.

Tom Greco Retires from Fulton Savings Bank

Thomas Greco, a mortgage loan originator at Fulton Saving Bank, recently announced his retirement after a career spanning over two decades.

“Tom began his career here in 1999,” said Julie Mazzoli, FSB senior vice president/lending compliance & CRA officer. “It’s hard to imagine Fulton Savings Bank without Tom. Through the years he has made homeownership a reality for hundreds of people in our community and fostered countless friendships with his warm rapport and customer service. Tom was also instrumental in assisting many small businesses in the bank’s market area with his experience

Habitat For Humanity Completes Work On Oswego Home

With the help of volunteers, local companies and unions, and the sweat equity of future homeowners, Oswego County Habitat for Humanity, (OCHFH), recently completed renovations to a home at 21 Liberty St., for the Tunaley family in Oswego.

The renovations included new insulation, sheetrock, new kitchen cabinets and counters, a total remodeling of the bathroom, a back porch rebuild to meet current building code requirements, and more.

“Carpenter apprentices under the direction of CSEA Carpenter Instructor Peter Hathaway, completed the porch re-build,” said Samuel Raponi, OCHFH executive director. “But that was just the tip of volunteers and support we received. For example, Oswego Lowes volunteered to help with flooring and interior door installation, Pullens Plumbing and Heating retrofitted a new efficient hot water baseboard and expertise in commercial real estate financing. He’s been an outstanding performer on our team, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”

His colleagues, mortgage loan originators Bob Chetney and Jennifer Whalen, will carry forward that same dedication and commitment, said Mazzoli. “They are an extremely successful team, and our current and future customers will continue to benefit from their professionalism and outstanding customer service. They know—and are committed to — the communities we serve.”

In addition to his duties at FSB, Greco has a rich history of community involvement. He has helped foster local economic development as a board member of Operation Oswego County, Inc., as well as a member of the Central NY Mortgage Bankers Association, Inc., the Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors, and the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. He has also been active in youth recreational activities through the Fulton Kiwanis Club.

Fulton Savings Bank has offices in Fulton, Baldwinsville, Phoenix, Central Square, Brewerton, and Constantia with eleven ATMs throughout its service area and assets totaling more than $475 million and deposits totaling more than $315 million.

MACNY Appoints Workforce Development Specialist

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, recently welcomed Samantha

Wessing to the team as a workforce development specialist. She will support MACNY’s New York State Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (NYSMIAP). She will play an integral role in maintaining relationships with new and existing companies participating in NYSMIAP, while also coordinating related instruction and on-the-job training for apprentices. Wessing will also be actively engaged in workforce development initiatives supporting the expansion of the current apprenticeship program, heating system and updated plumbing, Oswego U.S. Coast Guard members and a SUNY Oswego State student volunteered to build a French drain, and Ontario Home Improvements installed drywall. In addition, spray foam insulation was installed by Apex Insulation Co., and current and former OCHFH board members, as well as the future homeowner, lent their sweat equity to whatever needed to be done.

We are extremely grateful for all who contributed time, materials and talent to complete this project.“ as well as new initiatives that support advancing opportunities for women in manufacturing.

Anyone interested in being considered for the home ownership program, who has questions, or would like to volunteer on a Habitat project should email Raponi at director@oswegohabitat.org. Additional information on the program is at www.oswegohabitat.org.

Prior to joining MACNY, Wessing spent over five years at Cazenovia College where she progressed from assistant director of admissions to senior assistant director of admissions.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting and mass media, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology—both from SUNY Oswego.

ARISE Adds Staff to Its Leadership Team

ARISE, a Syracuse-based nonprofit organization that provides services that promote the social, educational, economic and individual interest of people with disabilities, recently announced the hiring of new staff.

• Kristi McClusky has joined the organization’s executive leadership team as the director of quality improvement and corporate compliance. McClusky brings a wealth of experience as the former director of quality assurance at Liberty Resources and LIFEPlan Care Coordination Organization. She is a graduate of Nazareth College of Rochester.

• Amy Ellingworth, CPA, has joined as executive leadership team as chief financial officer. She has worked in the nonprofit sector hospital and healthcare industry for over 15 years, most recently at the Syracuse Community Health Center. She is a graduate of Binghamton University having earned a Bachelor of Science from its School of Management.