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.
NTID names first Deaf woman dean
Rochester Institute of Technology appointed the first Deaf woman dean of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 taps veteran healthcare leader as CEO
Oak Orchard Health appoints Marco Altieri as CEO after interim role, focusing on operational stability and strategic growth.
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.














