Welcome to the CenterState CEO Network-June 2026

Posted on May 29, 2026

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Please join us in welcoming new members of the CenterState CEO Network. 

 

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Welcome New Members!


Alzheimer's Association, CNY Chapter       

Catherine James        

P.O. Box 12226

Syracuse, NY  13218

(315) 472-4201

www.alz.org/cny

The Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter is the only organization in the region dedicated to the elimination of Alzheimer's disease and the support of individuals who have been diagnosed, along with their caregivers. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.

 

 

CONET

Joseph Babcock         

2514 Valley Dr.            

Nedrow, NY 13120    

(315) 383-5588           

www.conet.energy

Specializing in advanced distributed generation using oxy-fuel technology with integrated CO₂ capture, CONET provides predictable power, controlled costs and full operational control, along with co-products including waste heat, cooling, high-purity CO₂, and pure water. CONET develops, finances and operates these systems from site engineering through long-term optimization, with primary focus on Central New York and the broader Northeast U.S.

 

 

FOX68 WSYT-MY43 WNYS   

Don O'Connor             

1000 James St.           

Syracuse, NY  13203

(315) 634-5193           

www.foxsyracuse.com

WSYT and WNYS are full power network broadcast stations who sell advertising to local businesses.

 

 

HarborFest    

Maria Hudson             

41 Lake St.     

Oswego, NY 13126   

(315) 343-7390           

www.oswegoharborfest.com

Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc. is a not-for- profit organization that has produced one of NYS largest music festivals for the past 31 years as “Oswego Harborfest.” Harborfest is a 4-day, admission free, music festival that is scheduled for the last full weekend of July in the city of Oswego. Annual attendance for the past several years has been approximately 75,000 people. For 2019, Harborfest is planning for over 30 music performances and attractions that will be showcased in several parks throughout the city. In addition to this there will be a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday evening, a midway and a plethora of vendors (arts & crafts, food, marketing, commercial, and Taste NY) that should provide all that attend a very memorable experience. As the festival approaches, please visit our website (www.oswegoharborfest.com) for specific information about the festival and all the sponsors, members and volunteers that make this event possible.

 

 

Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC            

Jamie LeMura

4800 Jamesville Rd.  

Jamesville, NY 13078             

315 727-8839

www.Heidelbergmaterials.com

Heidelberg Materials is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt with more than 450 locations and approximately 9,000 employees.

 

 

Landon & Rian Enterprises, Inc.       

Windell Gray  

1411 Chili Ave., Ste. 1            

Rochester, NY 14624

(585) 334-8240           

www.landonrian.com

Landon & Rian Enterprises, Inc. (L & R) is a professional consulting firm that specializes in providing a range of services to both the private and public sectors. Founded in 1999, L & R is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE), underscoring its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.  

 

 

NBC3, CBS5, CW6 and CNYCentral.com  

Amy Collins   

1030 James St.           

Syracuse, NY 13203 

(315) 477-9611           

www.cnycentral.com

WSTM NBC3, WSTQ CW6, WTVH CBS5 and CNYCentral.com provide news, weather, sports and entertainment programming to the greater Central New York region. Its footprint stretches beyond the Syracuse market, into the Watertown and Utica DMAs reaching over 650,000 households and 1 Million+ people. The company is committed to its viewers, community and business partners.

 

 

 

Sedgwick Business Interiors, LLC    

Levecca Love

100 W. Court St.         

Syracuse, NY 13204 

(315) 424-1500           

www.sedgwickbusiness.com           

Contract office furniture dealer, representing Herman Miller and other fine lines to areas in Central New York and Southern tier organizations and businesses.

 

 

Servpro Team Skov   

Symon Sumner            

112 Pickard Dr. East 

Syracuse, NY 13211 

(315) 457-3432           

www.servpronorthonondagacounty.com

 

 

Syracuse Business Center, Inc.        

Evan Cattlelane         

750 West Genesee St.           

Syracuse, NY 13204 

(315) 579-2747           

https://www.syracusebusinesscenter.com/

Nestled in the heart of Syracuse, NY, this business furniture store is more than just a place to buy desks and chairs. The company is committed to providing the most comprehensive and innovative furniture solutions that will elevate a workspace to new heights.

 

 

Shop Class With John Ryan 

John Ryan       

133 Albany St.             

Cazenovia, NY 13035                           

https://www.johnedwardryan.com/

Shop Class Workshops are hands-on experiences designed to build confidence and create real momentum. Learn simple tools, develop a daily process that boosts energy and strengthen financial and time management skills. Blending financial planning and personal development, Shop Class provides practical, personalized steps to start using right away.

 

 

 

United Healthcare    

Julie Johnston

1 Penn Plaza, 19th floor         

New York, NY 10036               

https://www.uhc.com/

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with physicians, care professionals, hospitals and other care facilities

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