New Partners-CEO Insights May 2025

Posted on April 30, 2025

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

 

CNY Headshots

Gregg Ordon

200 Salina St. Suite 109

Liverpool, NY 13088

315-383-4383

www.cnyheadshots.com

CNY Headshots, founded by Gregg Ordon, specializes in professional headshot photography that captures authenticity and approachability. With a keen eye for expression and a deep understanding of human connection, Ordon creates images that elevate personal brands and professional identities. Whether for business, LinkedIn, acting, or corporate teams, every session is a collaborative experience focused on making clients feel comfortable and confident. CNY Headshots brings expert coaching, attention to detail and high-quality results, ensuring each headshot tells a story. With a passion for photography and people, Ordon transforms how individuals see themselves through powerful, polished and engaging portraits. Your Story. Your Image. Perfected.

 

 

Primerica

Allison Haslam

6511 Basile Rowe

East Syracuse, NY 13057

315-708-3868

www.primerica.com

Understanding money can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. The team at Primerica’s passion is in educating and empowering people with “How Money Works” and providing the tools for them to meet their goals. Primerica helps families organize their finances in a way that is easy to follow and provides an overall picture of where they are currently and where they can go. It is important that clients walk away knowing what their objective is, what was put in place and why. Primerica offers financial wellness workshops for businesses and personal financial coaching.

 

 

550 Development LLC

Cyrus Grant

2610 South Salina St., Suite 18

Syracuse, NY 13205

315-491-9451

www.550developmentllc.com

550 Development LLC specializes in residential and commercial real estate acquisition and development. It is a fully insured development company founded in Syracuse, New York. Its team of skilled trades, licensed realtors and licensed architects have the knowledge and skills to tackle any project. From design to construction and everything in between, the team at 550 Development has the expertise to ensure your project is completed to your satisfaction. The entire team treats every property as if it were owned by them. The team believes in honesty, integrity, transparency, and communicating openly with clients utilizing user-friendly platforms.

 

 

Viking Cleaning Service

Thomas Gragko

3071 Irish Hill Road

Cazenovia, NY 13035

315-662-3705

www.vikingcleaningservice.com

Viking Cleaning Service, Inc. has been a family owned and operated cleaning service since 1971. Its eco-friendly products and techniques can help you maintain a cleaner, healthier workspace. Fully insured.

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