CenterState CEO Announces Annual Elections to its Board of Directors

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Board Election Results 2024

Following the 2024 Annual Meeting of its members, CenterState CEO has announced new and returning members to serve on the Board of Directors.

The following Directors have been elected to serve an additional term, expiring in 2027:

  • Nathan Andrews, Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Michael Backus, Oswego Health
  • Tony Baird, Tony Baird Electronics, Inc.
  • Rich Barlette, Constellation
  • Michael Brunner, Bank of America
  • Brian Butler, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
  • Stephanie Crockett, Mower
  • Mantosh Dewan, SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Jonathan Gibralter, Wells College
  • Stephen Gorczynski, M&T Bank
  • Catherine Keib Johnson, COR Development Company, LLC
  • Joanie Mahoney, SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
  • Chandra Marshall, Lockheed Martin
  • Timothy Murphy, Hancock Estabrook, LLP
  • Kristen Nelson, Novelis Inc.
  • Darin Price, Right Price Companies, Inc.
  • Meredith Price, St. Joseph’s Health
  • Robert Simpson, CenterState CEO
  • Gwen Weber-McLeod, Gwen, Inc.
  • Thomas Wu, Knowles Precision Devices

The following members have been elected as new Directors, for a term expiring in 2027:

  • Ronald Belle, AmeriCU Credit Union
  • Cathie Gridley, TTM Technologies
  • Dimitar Karaivanov, Community Bank, N.A.
  • Ryan McIntyre, Empower Federal Credit Union
  • Pam Murchison, The Syracuse Orchestra
  • Meg Tidd, VIP Companies

The Board of Directors is comprised of up to 100 members who serve three-year terms. In accordance with the bylaws, the Chair appointed a Nominating Committee whose recommendations were accepted by the Executive Committee and confirmed by an affirmative quorum of member proxy votes, and recognized at organization’s Annual Meeting on April 11, 2024.

See CenterState CEO's full Board of Directors.

About CenterState CEO
CenterState CEO is Central New York's premier business leadership and economic development organization, committed to creating a region where business thrives, and all people prosper. Its vision is to be recognized as a visionary leader, effective advocate, exceptional employer and a force for positive outcomes for our community.

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