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“Forging Our Community’s United Strength,” F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse is a community-wide visioning program created with the goal of making Syracuse a better place to live and work. Started by a group of Leadership Greater Syracuse graduates and interested residents, the program, loosely modeled after several visioning projects around the country, came out of the desire to determine a course of action and growth for Syracuse. F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse is a not-for-profit organization.

As Executive Director of NEDA I am responsible for the financial and membership activites of the organization. With members stretching from Maine to D.C. NEDA has a 56 year history of providing value to its members. NEDA members are dedicated economic development professionals who share best practices to make you more valuable to the organizations you serve. NEDA will be the best resource for advancing the mission of your organization, creating effective regional economic development programs, and promoting regional cooperation and learning through thought- leadership and professional networking.

Executive Committee member; chair government affairs committee; past chair infrastructure committee

Corporate "change agent" involved with leading internal efforts to grow and reorganize the company in the key areas of regional expansion, niche market development and client satisfaction.

Work with the American Legion, Library and local historians to provide headstones on 35 unmarked graves of Civil War veterans. Currently developing a walking tour program to compliment the effort. The program will educate the public on the more than 60 Civil War veterans buried in the cemetery and their stories of service and sacrifice.

Helped raise $300,000 to preserve and showcase 9 Civil War flags

President of the Board, 2005Facilities Chair, 2006-2008

President of the Board, 2004

Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship Award 2002Club President, 2001

Chair, Economic Development CommitteeChair, Public Safety Committee

Recruited, trained and managed 11 sales representatives. Recognized for outstanding sales achievements and record performances.