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Jun 9, 2026

Leader of Rochester nonprofits announces upcoming retirement

Scott C. Benjamin, CEO of Charles Settlement House and The Community Place of Greater Rochester, announced his retirement plan for early 2027.

Flavia S. Fleischer
Jun 8, 2026

NTID names first Deaf woman dean

Rochester Institute of Technology appointed the first Deaf woman dean of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Matt Hurlbutt
Jun 4, 2026

National honor recognizes GRE leader’s impact on Greater Rochester’s growth

Matt Hurlbutt, president and CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise, is recognized as one of North America’s top 50 economic developers for his impact on regional growth.

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Jun 2, 2026

Higher ed veteran to lead SUNY Brockport

The new president of SUNY Brockport is a veteran higher education leader with deep ties to the SUNY system.

Saunders College of Business at RIT (Photo credit: Scott Hamilton/RIT)
May 21, 2026

RIT announces 2026 Herbert W. Vanden Brul Award winner

The 2026 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award from Rochester Institute of Technology has over 30 years of leadership experience in operations, strategy and innovation.  

Galin Brooks
May 18, 2026

Brooks to leave post as CEO of Rochester Downtown Development Corp.

Galin Brooks is stepping down as CEO of Rochester Downtown Development Corp. after boosting downtown revitalization since 2022.

Rochester Rotary
May 11, 2026

Longtime nonprofit leader to receive Rochester Rotary’s highest civic honor

The 87th recipient of the Rochester Rotary Award is being recognized for more than five decades of community leadership and philanthropy.

Turbett Surgical
May 7, 2026

New leader takes the helm at Henrietta-based medical device manufacturer

Henrietta-based Turbett Surgical appointed a new president and CEO to lead growth and expand global reach of its medical device products.

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May 5, 2026

Roberts Wesleyan taps higher education strategist as next president

Roberts Wesleyan University has named a higher education strategist and former George Fox University leader as its next president.

Chis Regis RIT
May 4, 2026

RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO

Rochester Institute of Technology appointed a senior vice president and CFO who brings over 30 years of higher education financial leadership.

oak orchard health
Apr 28, 2026

Oak Orchard Health taps veteran healthcare leader as CEO

Oak Orchard Health appoints Marco Altieri as CEO after interim role, focusing on operational stability and strategic growth.

VOA04
Apr 21, 2026

VOA Upstate NY expands reach under CEO Junior Dillion

VOA Upstate New York has doubled its annual service reach to 10,000 people under CEO Junior Dillion, expanding integrated housing and support programs in the Rochester region and beyond.