CenterState CEO President and Board Member to be Honored as 2024 Wisdom Keepers

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October 17, 2024
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Rob Simpson and Sheena Solomon on Bridge Street

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson and Gifford Foundation Executive Director and CenterState CEO board member Sheena Solomon will be honored as 2024 Wisdom Keepers by FOCUS Greater Syracuse this October. Wisdom Keepers are community members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, continuous care, and a clear vision for the future of Central New York.

Ahead of the Wisdom Keeper celebration on Oct. 22, Simpson and Solomon sat down with FOCUS Greater Syracuse Program Director Alicia Ernest on Local SYR's Bridge Street to discuss how the honorees feel about being Wisdom Keepers, how FOCUS Greater Syracuse will use the funds it raises and more. Watch the full segment. 

Simpson and Solomon will be honored on Tuesday, Oct. 22 during the celebration event. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Daniella's Fresh Seafood and Pasta House. Reserve a ticket.

 

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