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The Harley School announces that Kirsten Allen Reader has been appointed director of admissions. A 1990 graduate of Harley, she has been a member of the school’s middle school factory for almost 20 years. She has a British M.A. in ...

Underberg & Kessler LLP announces the hiring of Serena Compitello as an associate in the firm’s corporate & business, banking and municipal practice groups. She focuses on corporate transactions, commercial lending and municipal law. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from ...

The Glennon Law Firm P.C. announces the hiring of Kelsey Teglash and Gabrielle Ramos. Teglash has been hired as an executive assistant and legal assistant. She previously worked as an event coordinator and an inventory manager and has experience in ...

Welker Mojsej & DelVecchio CPAs LLC announces the hiring of Julee Melos as administrative assistant, Saurabh Malik as a staff accountant and William Blanchard as tax manager. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by the submitter. The ...

Velocity Outdoor announces the hiring of Mike Lindahl as national account manager. He previously served as director of sales and marketing at Antler King Trophy Products. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by the submitter. The Rochester ...

Jewish Senior Life Foundation announces the hiring of Deborah Trimble as senior director of philanthropy. She is responsible for the foundation’s fundraising and development initiatives. She most recently served as associate director of development for the Child Mind Institute. She ...

The New York State Insurance Fund announces the appointment of Dennis Kessler to the NYSIF board of commissioners. Kessler holds the Edward J. and Agnes V. Ackley endowed chair as clinical professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Rochester Simon ...

Passero Associates announces that Leah Przybylski, architecture intern, has been awarded the AIA New York State Student Award from the American Institute of Architects. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by the submitter. The Rochester Business Journal ...

First American Equipment Finance announces that the firm has been ranked No. 40 on FORTUNE’s Best Midsize Workplaces in the U.S. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by the submitter. The Rochester Business Journal accepts high-resolution color, digital photos ...

Synergy IT Solutions announces that the company has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification from Systems and Organizations Control. The information in the People and Awards section is provided by the submitter. The Rochester Business Journal accepts high-resolution color, digital photos with press ...

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Beauty for you; beauty for the planet. Gloria Onderdonk’s tagline for her company, Kaia Earth Skin Care, is unwaveringly honest. “Kaia” comes from the Greek word for “pure.” Her mission is to help others maintain clear, healthy, moisturized skin with ...

Michael Quataert and Paulette Petix proudly cut the ribbon on Oct. 19 in celebration of bringing a unique, innovative franchise to the Rochester area. Local officials gathered outside, amid chilly gusts of wind, included Sarah Lentini, president and CEO of ...

LeChase Construction Services LLC announces the hiring of Nadege Kalumbwe as an accounting specialist. Her duties include processing accounts payable to subcontractors, ensuring financial records are in compliance with accepted policies and aiding in other financial functions. She has a ...

Volunteers of America announce the hiring of Julia Schaub as human resources manager. She is responsible for every phase of the employment life cycle, including employee relations, compensation, benefits and overseeing payroll. She has five years of HR experience, most ...