Pamela Caraccioli, President and CEO, Fulton Savings Bank

From Fulton Savings Bank, standing, from left, are: Laurie Smith, Vice president of human resources and marketing; Julie Mazzoli, Senior vice president and Community Reinvestment Act officer; Tina Stephens, Vice president of branch administration; and Melissa Keller, Senior vice president and chief financial officer. Seated is Pamela Caraccioli, President and CEO.

Pamela Caraccioli, President and CEO, Fulton Savings Bank

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Banking Cover Stories

By Mary Beth Roach The path that led Pamela Caraccioli to her current role as president and CEO of the Fulton Savings Bank has been atypical. She had been serving…

Jen Wolfe, Chief operating officer, Empower Federal Credit Union

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Banking Cover Stories

By Mary Beth Roach Women in leadership roles in credit unions are many, according to various credit union associations. The Credit Union National Association, for example, posted in the fall…

Jennifer Rupert, Chief executive officer, Compass Credit Union

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Banking Cover Stories

By Mary Beth Roach When Jennifer Rupert began as a part-time teller with Compass Credit Union in 2002, she never imagined that she would today become CEO of the institution…

Maureen Gillan-Myer, Chief human resources officer, Community Financial System Inc.

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Banking Cover Stories

By Mary Beth Roach As chief human resources officer for the Community Financial System, Inc. and someone with 34 years in the banking industry, Maureen Gillan-Myer understands the challenges and…

Women in Banking

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:June 6, 2024
Post category:Cover Stories

Story and Profiles Written By Mary Beth Roach It wasn’t until the Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed in 1974 that women in the U.S. could open a bank account on…

Vinny Lobdell Jr. photographed March 19 at The Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Lakeview in Oswego. Photo by Chuck Wainwright.

Vinny Lobdell Jr.: The Real Meaning of Success

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:April 12, 2024
Post category:Cover Stories Special Features

By Stefan Yablonski At first glance, Vincent “Vinny” Lobdell Jr. is the epitome of success. But, really, what is success? A lot of money, a big house, fancy cars? For…

President Peter O. Nwosu presides at SUNY Oswego’s Welcoming Torchlight for fall 2024. Photo by Jim Russell

Moving SUNY Oswego Forward

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:February 24, 2024
Post category:Cover Stories Special Features

New president recalls his educational journey By Stefan Yablonski Jason Leone and Ed Gosek have mementos of championship basketball and hockey games, respectively, displayed in their college offices. In Peter…

Paul Ross at his Central Square McDonald’s store on Oct. 30. Photo by Chuck Wainwright

50 Years Selling Burgers and Fries

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:December 19, 2023
Post category:Cover Stories Special Features

Paul Ross invested about $200,000 to open his first McDonald’s store in Nedrow. Now, 50 years later, he owns and operates 15 stores in CNY, including in Pulaski, Mexico, Brewerton,…

VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES: Veterans at the forefront in several area businesses

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:September 27, 2023
Post category:Cover Stories

They came from all walks of life with a single purpose in mind — to serve their country. Now, after their time in the armed forces is over, they have…

Going Round and Round with Double-O Joe

Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine
Post published:July 29, 2023
Post category:Cover Stories Special Features

Supermodified race car driver Joe Gosek still competing after more than four decades By Stefan Yablonski Joe Gosek has been going around in circles pretty much all his adult life.…