Roohan Realty is thrilled to announce that Kayla Benton has joined the team as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson.
Kayla was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2013. She has been developing strong customer service skills over the last 10 years as a server and bartender at the Olde Bryan Inn. She is excited to be bringing her rich customer service background into the dynamic world of real estate. Kayla is motivated, organized, and passionate about building meaningful relationships with her clients. Kayla is also a Founder and Board Member of the Bill Benton Foundation where the mission is to give back to the trades and local community. She is the oldest of three girls and enjoys spending time at Sacandaga Lake with her family.
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Roohan Realty is thrilled to announce that Kelly Waechter has joined the team as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson.
Kelly has been an active real estate agent for over eight years and has represented clients throughout the Greater Capital Region. She has experience in residential resale, new construction, and rentals. Kelly previously held management roles at Key Private Bank and State Farm Insurance and is currently enjoying mission-based fiscal work at Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. She was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and after having lived in Connecticut and Albany, Kelly returned to her hometown over twenty years ago. She resides in Saratoga Springs with her husband John and her daughter and son-in-law live in Boston. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, traveling, and being outside with her dog.
Kelly can be reached at 518.210.5632 or kelly@roohanrealty.com.
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With a blend of admiration and gratitude, the Board of Directors of the Prevention Council of Saratoga County announces the retirement of its esteemed Executive Director, Janine Stuchin, after 23 years of dedicated service. Stuchin’s leadership has been pivotal in advancing public health and wellbeing in our community, most notably through her involvement in the NYS Clean Indoor Air law expansion and the establishment of the Healing Springs Recovery Community Center.
“It was a very exciting time to work with bar and restaurant owners in creating smoke-free worksites”, said Stuchin. “They were understandably nervous about how business would be impacted but here we are twenty years later and the hospitality industry is thriving!”
Stuchin’s passion for public health has left an indelible mark on the Prevention Council, inspiring policies and programs that have significantly impacted local lives.
“I’m passionate about public health and developing policies and programs to improve the wellbeing of our communities”, stated Stuchin. It has been an honor to collaborate with other agencies, community leaders and our staff to develop and sustain innovative and effective programs”.
Under the leadership of Alison Gorton, President of The Prevention Council Board of Directors, the organization will embark on the search for a new Executive Director, and ensure the community that the Prevention Council remains steadfast in its mission. They are committed to finding a leader who will uphold and advance the values and objectives that Janine so passionately championed.
The Prevention Council of Saratoga County has been serving the youth and families of Saratoga County for over 35 years. Through our public awareness campaigns, school education programs and community coalitions, we have taken on the challenge of helping youth overcome the obstacles of peer pressure, bullying, drugs and alcohol. For more information, visit www.preventioncouncil.org.
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Joe Rivellino of Warsaw, NY was inaugurated as 2024 President of the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) during the association’s recent “Opportunity Awaits” Mid-Winter Business Meetings at the Crowne Plaza – Desmond Hotel in Albany.
A REALTOR® for nearly two decades, Joe Rivellino is the broker/owner of Rivellino Realty in Warsaw, NY.
Rivellino was president of the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS® (BNAR) in 2015 and was awarded their REALTOR® of the Year in 2023. Additionally, he was named REALTOR® of the Year for the Genesee Valley Board of REALTORS® (GVAR) in 2009 and served as GVAR’s president from 2008-2010.
Rivellino has been actively involved at the local, state, and national level, serving as a director for the National Association of REALTORS® in 2015 and as a NYSAR Regional Vice President from 2019–2020.
He has served and chaired numerous national, state, and local committees, including currently serving on the NYSAR Executive Committee, Investment Committee, Organizational Planning, and Budget and Finance Committee.
Locally, he has served on numerous committees for BNAR, including the Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee, Executive Finance Committee and Governance Committee.
In his community, Rivellino was on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce for 10 years and helped organize a major relief drive to assist hurricane victims in Texas.
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CLA SITE is delighted to announce the addition of two experienced professionals to its award-winning design team. William G. Sparkman, P.E. and Wenxin Dai bring their outstanding expertise and diverse skills to bolster the firm’s capabilities.
William “Bill” Sparkman, a Cornell University alumnus with a degree in civil engineering, joins as a pivotal member of the design team. With over 12 years of experience in technical design and project management, Bill has spearheaded numerous complex land development projects. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding civil engineering initiatives, including site design and waterfront development projects, throughout upstate New York.
Wenxin Dai has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She enriches the team, bringing her organizational acumen, proficiency in technical graphic design, and communication skills to a variety of landscape architecture projects. She will collaborate closely with landscape designers and planners in their conceptual modeling and drafting processes.
The addition of these talented individuals underscores CLA SITE’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of distinguished landscape architecture and Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) projects across the Adirondacks and Upstate New York region.
Peter Loyola, RLA, Principal and Owner of CLA SITE, emphasized the importance of fostering a diverse team for the firm’s growth and success. “Cultivating a team with diverse talents is essential to the growth and success of CLA SITE. We are thrilled to welcome Bill and Wenxin aboard, whose expertise in civil engineering, permitting, and landscape design will enrich our capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.”
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The Arrow Family of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Case as Senior Vice President, Capital Region Market Executive for its subsidiary bank Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.
In his new role, Case will lead market expansion efforts and proactively develop and engage in community relationships across the Capital Region. He will be responsible for driving a high standard of customer experience and leading a competitive growth strategy within the bank’s Capital Region footprint.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to our Arrow Family of Companies,” said President and CEO Dave DeMarco. “Ryan’s addition to the team underscores our dedication to growth and expansion in the Capital Region, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board. With nearly 25 years of experience, he will ensure our company is represented across the market by building key community relationships and delivering an exceptional customer experience.”
Case most recently served as Senior Vice President, Business Banking Market Leader of KeyBank. Before that, he worked in commercial and business banking roles at First Niagara, Citizens Bank and M&T Bank.
Case earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Siena College. He is active in the community, serving on the United Way of the Greater Capital Region Board of Directors as Chair of the Finance Committee.