Welcome to the CenterState CEO Network-May 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026

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

 

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Battery Power Systems, Inc.  

Ed Gridley  

6838 Ellicott Dr.  

East Syracuse, NY 13057  

(315) 437-7325  

www.bpsbattery.com 

Battery Power Systems specializes in all DC power needs. Battery Power Systems carries a complete line of industrial batteries, chargers and related equipment. 

 

Baxter  

Alisa Salibra  

4341 State Street Rd. 

Skaneateles, NY 13153  

1-800-535-6663  

http://baxter.com  

Baxter’s 90-year heritage gives the company distinct perspective on the needs of patients and caregivers. Baxter leads today by putting those insights to work to deliver new, better healthcare solutions and access to care in the communities where people live and work. 

 

Boulter Industrial Contractors, Inc.  

William Boulter  

655 Basket Rd.  

Webster, NY 14580  

585-265-3260  

https://www.boulterindustrial.com/ 

Boulter Industrial Contractors specializes in rigging, equipment installation and warehousing. 

  

Construction, Design and Management, Inc.  

Cory Bendekovic  

9055 Brewerton Rd.  

Brewerton, NY 13029  

315-374-0837  

www.cdmcny.com  

Construction, Design & Management, Inc. (CDM) is a full-service commercial construction and development firm based in Central New York. It specializes in ground-up construction, complex renovations, and design-build projects across healthcare, office, advanced manufacturing, distribution, religious, municipal, education, multifamily and retail sectors. Beyond construction, the company provides facilities management and owner’s representative services, helping clients manage budgets, timelines and long-term capital planning. The team is known for proactive communication, creative problem-solving and delivering high-quality results in active, occupied environments. From concept through completion, CDM partners with clients to turn vision into reality efficiently, strategically, and with lasting value. 

 

Hillside Children's Center  

Elizabeth Nolan  

1183 Monroe Ave. 

Rochester, NY 14620  

315-703-8700  

www.hillside.com  

Hillside Family of Agencies provides human services through its Hillside Children's Center (HCC) and Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) affiliates. HCC provides therapeutic foster care, residential, juvenile justice and prevention services, in-home family support and crisis services, care coordination, planned respite, in-home wrap-around services, and at-home residential habilitation for children and families throughout Central New York. HWSC helps at-risk SCSD middle and high school students stay in school, achieve academic success, graduate from high school, and become positive contributors to our community. Community partners who employ students include Wegmans, Crouse Hospital, United Radio and Syracuse Health Center.  

 

Presentation Concepts Corporation, Inc.  

Samantha Haun  

6517 Basile Rowe  

East Syracuse, NY 13057  

(315) 437-1314  

www.pccav.com  

Presentation Concepts Corporation (PCC) founded in 1997 is a multimedia services company providing audio visual technology, equipment, systems and solutions to business, education, government, the military, healthcare, retail environments, houses of worship, sports and entertainment, hospitality, restaurants and museums. PCC operates as a full service AV systems integrator providing sales, installation, systems integration, client training, equipment service and repair.  Its services include fixed and portable installations for boardrooms, conference rooms, patient examination rooms, operating rooms, classrooms, airports, courts, law offices and 911 command and control centers.  PCC also provides rental and staging services for corporate meetings, conferences, tradeshows and other events. 

 

Superior Drain Solutions  

Cory Bendekovic  

9055 Brewerton Rd.   

Brewerton, NY 13029  

315-374-0837  

With decades of experience in residential and commercial drain cleaning, sewer services, and plumbing solutions, Superior Drain Solutions is Central New York’s trusted choice for fast, reliable service. When people search for a plumber for clogged drains, slow-moving pipes, or sewer issues, they need a team with the expertise to get the job done right. Superior Drain Solutions specialists provide professional drain repair, hydro jetting, sewer line inspections, and camera diagnostics—quickly identifying and resolving problems with precision. The company delivers fast, transparent solutions to keep plumbing systems flowing smoothly. Available 24/7, Superior Drain Solutions is here when needed most.  

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