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Renaissance man. A true visionary. Illustrative. Incredibly entrepreneurial. Not a one-trick pony. These phrases have been used to describe Ken Tomaszewski, CEO of KJT Group, by three colleagues who have known him for over 10 years. “Scrappy” is the description ...

Kennedy Space Center recently announced that three astronauts will be joining the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including Rochester-area native Pamela Melroy. Also selected to receive one of the highest honors in the industry are  ...

The Strong National Museum of Play announces that Alex DelMonte, president of the DelMonte Hotel Group, has been elected to the board of trustees. He is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Business. The information in the ...

AIA Rochester announces that Jennifer Takatch has assumed the role of president and Andrew Petrosky rejoins the board as vice president. Bridget Carney has stepped into the role of secretary. Other new members of the board include Michael Trapanovski, Bryan ...

Bonadio announces the promotion of Lynn Keck and Paul Mayer to partner. Additionally, Tim Ball has been named executive vice president. Keck is a partner in the firm’s tax division. She brings 18 years of international tax experience to the ...

Barclay Damon LLP announces that Danielle Mettler-LaFeir has been named a partner. She is a member of the environmental practice area as well as the energy and cannabis teams. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by ...

Generations Bank announces the promotion of Bernyce Maltman to vice president, residential sales manager. She has been with the firm since 2017 and works out of the bank’s retail office in Geneva. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and ...

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities announces the appointment of Sharon Bradley as corporate security manager. She brings 25 years of security experience to the role. She will oversee security, fire safety, life safety and emergency preparedness. The information in the People and ...

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy LLP announces the election of Amanda Burns as a partner of the firm. She represents corporations, education institutions and individuals in business and commercial disputes. She earned her J.D. from University at Buffalo School of ...

Child Care Council Inc. announces the hiring of Arley Speedy as a retail and business support specialist in the business services department. She previously worked as a lead at a local preschool and child care program. The information in the ...

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP announces the promotion of Iskra Bonanno, Jessica Clemente and Emily Cohen to senior associate. Additionally, Christina Deats has been hired as counsel. Bonanno practices in the firm’s labor & employment practice group. She is a ...

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust announces the promotion of Michael Mallaber to director of commercial services. He brings 30 years of financial services experience to the role. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alfred University. The information ...

LeChase Construction Services LLC announces the addition of Trevor Wilkes as a business analyst. He previously worked as a financial analyst for an office furniture manufacturer. He has a B.S. in finance and Spanish from St. John Fisher College. The ...

Action for a Better Community Inc. announces the appointment of Gladys Pedraza-Burgos to vice president for early childhood services. She previously served as chief operating officer of the Ibero American Action League. The information in the People and Awards section ...

Image City Photography Gallery announces the following winners for the Magic of Light 2020 Exhibit: “Water Colors” by Megan Crandlemire; “Vespers” by Margy Meath; and “Fading Away” by Marie Costanza. The information in the People and Awards section is provided ...