CenterState CEO Announces New Senior Leadership Update

After an open and thoughtful selection process, CenterState CEO is proud to announce that Nora Spillane has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth, joining the organization’s Corporate Leadership Team.

Most recently, Nora served as the organization's Vice President of Economic Development and has been at the center of economic and community development throughout Central New York for nearly 15 years. Her prior roles include working for the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development and the City of Syracuse’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development before joining CenterState CEO. Throughout her career, she has overseen the development and execution of projects and strategies, large and small, that have touched nearly every part of the Central New York community.

Since joining the CenterState CEO team nearly six years ago, Nora has been a vital and valued partner. Her work has included the coordination of internal efforts during the Micron site selection process, supporting TTM’s most recent expansion in Central New York, coordinating the development of the CenterState Growth + Equity Fund, and collaborating with the city on a master plan for the 40-acre former Syracuse Development Center site on the Near Westside. She also serves as a member of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council supporting critical projects within our region. Nora’s steady leadership and project management have been integral to CenterState CEO's recent success. 

Her deep expertise and clear and consistent commitment to fostering inclusive growth make her exceptionally well-positioned to step into this role for the organization. She will provide thoughtful leadership as CenterState CEO continues to push forward major initiatives, such as the ON-RAMP workforce development center, the expansion of the new Innovation Hub (formerly The Tech Garden) and the development of a robust semiconductor supply chain that includes both new partners and local businesses that are looking to take advantage of this once in a generation opportunity to grow and expand their business.