New Partners-CEO Insights May 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024

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Please join us in welcoming new CenterState CEO Partner-level members. 

 

BCA Architects & Engineers 

Kelly Reinhardt 

225 W. Jefferson St.  

Syracuse, NY 13202 

351-800-0225 

www.thebcgroup.com 

BCA Architects & Engineers is a full-service design firm with over 100 staff in seven offices working with K12 schools, universities, healthcare facilities, municipalities, airports, and government clients across New York State. 

 

Black and McDonald 

Phillip O’Connor 

6518 Fremont Rd. 

East Syracuse, NY 13057 

315-898-8751 

www.blackandmcdonald.com 

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. It's a family-owned and operated company with over 5,700 employees working out of 38 offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, Black and McDonald is a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence. 

 

Commercial Investigations LLC 

Matt Garbincus 

622 Loudon Rd., St.  201 

Latham, NY 12110 

518-271-7546 ext. 210 

www.commercialinvestigationsllc.com 

Commercial Investigations LLC is the premier choice for background checks in New York State. Located in Latham, it services the entire country, but has a proprietary advantage inside New York. If you’re sick of paying the Office of Court Administration fee, let Commercial Investigations LLC introduce you to Cursory Indicator NY. Cursory Indicator NY is our solution to NYS background checks. Stop overpaying for NYS criminal record history, and learn how CI can help you save today. 

 

CRAL Contracting 

Nate Winans 

202 Twin Oaks Dr. 

Syracuse, NY 13203 

315-671-6006 

www.cralinc.com 

CRAL Contracting is an environmental remediation company offering a full range of services for residential, industrial, and commercial properties throughout New York State. Most of its work comes from asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and lead remediation. CRAL Contracting strongly emphasizes the three P’s - protecting people, protecting the community, and protecting the environment. 

 

Francis House 

Mary Anne Hankins 

108 Michaels Ave.  

Syracuse, NY 13208 

315-475-5422 

www.francishouseny.org 

Francis House provides a home and supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses; those with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The family of caregivers, staff, and volunteers surround each resident with unconditional love, guided by values of compassion, acceptance, respect, and dignity. Francis House welcomes residents regardless of faith, ethnicity, or ability to pay for their care. Francis House receives no federal, state, or local funding, nor any insurance reimbursement.   

 

Kudos Medical, PLLC  

Dr. Ife Ojugbeli 

304 Genesee St.  

Chittenango, NY 13037 

315-687-6467 

www.kudosweighloss.com 

Kudos Medical PLLC, is a Primary Care practice, whose mission is to help patients unlock their true health potential rather than just managing disease states. To this end, it provides high quality internal medicine and expert obesity medical care. The comprehensive weight loss program is truly unique and the only one of its kind in the region that unlocks optimal health. Founded by Ife Ojugbeli, MD, MBA, CPE, Dipl. ABOM, board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, Kudos Medical has been in practice in Central New York since 1999, with locations in Chittenango and in Dewitt, NY. The team of professionals provides compassionate care to all patients. The staff is friendly and treats patients with empathy and compassion and ensures that they feel at ease while receiving great care. 

 

Ronda T. Akl & Associates PLLC 

Ronda Akl 

200 Elwood Davis Rd., Ste. 100 

Liverpool, NY 13088 

315-701-2934 

www.aklassociates.com 

Akl & Associate, PLLC is a law firm of experienced attorneys and paralegals who work as a team to ensure success in all matters. The firm is renowned for its expertise in navigating complex legal matters within the real estate industry. The firm will guide you through your real estate transaction from the beginning to the end and assist you in making informed decisions and protecting your investment. The team wants to represent you whether you are buying, selling, or financing your home so that the closing goes smoothly. The team also represents investors and many mortgage lenders, which makes the staff well versed in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Akl & Associates, PLLC assists its business clients in licensing and formation of business entities. Known for its commitment to client satisfaction, Akl & Associates, PLLC wants to be your first call for legal questions. 

 

 

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