CenterState CEO Announces New Hires and Promotions

CenterState CEO announced three recent additions to the organization, as well as a promotion within its Member and Business Experience team.

Andrew Jordan is CenterState CEO’s Director of Member and Business Experience. In this new role, Jordan will continue to build relationships with executive and investor-level members of the CenterState CEO Network to ensure members receive a coordinated, responsive and relationship-driven experience. Additionally, Jordan leads the team of Business and Member Experience Account Managers, and identifies opportunities to deepen member engagement through programs, partnerships, leadership involvement and organizational initiatives. Prior to this promotion, Jordan was a Membership Manager at CenterState CEO.

Seamus Barry serves as the Senior Accountant on CenterState CEO’s Administration and Human Capital team. In this role, Barry reviews daily finance operations performed by the Finance and Accounts Payable Specialist and the Accounts Receivable and Grants Specialist. He oversees all banking activity and partners closely with the Senior Director of Finance to support adherence to monthly close timelines, audit readiness and sound cash management practices. Barry previously worked for the Food Bank of Central New York.

Ashleigh Johnston joins the Administration and Human Capital team as the Finance and Accounts Payable specialist for CenterState CEO. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, Johnston ensures compliance with organizational policies, fiscal accountability standards and regulatory requirements. Johnston is responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, assisting with accounts receivable, supporting grant-related financial activity and maintaining strong internal controls.

Katherina Peterson is the receptionist for CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub. Peterson is the first point of contact at the INSPYRE Innovation Hub and supports a welcoming and organized environment for startups, investors, mentors, clients and guests. She also assists in the scheduling and preparation of conference rooms, provides administrative support to CenterState CEO staff in the facility, and supports logistics for events, workshops, meetings and programs.