Category Archives: Personnel Briefs

Arrow Bank National Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Duggleby as Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth Management. 

In his new role, Duggleby will oversee the wealth management division, bringing extensive leadership experience in sales, wealth management, retirement planning and retail brokerage to the Arrow team. 

“We’re excited to welcome Scott to Arrow Bank’s wealth management division,” said President and CEO Dave DeMarco. “His proven track record in wealth management, passion for community banking and growth mindset will strengthen our team and enhance our ability to serve clients across the region.”

Duggleby joins Arrow Bank, formerly named Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, from Community Bank, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Regional Sales Manager. In that role, he oversaw wealth management operations across New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania. During his career, he has developed expertise in practice management, advisor recruiting and operational excellence. His leadership will bring additional depth and strategic insight to the wealth management team of 30 employees that manages approximately $2 billion in assets.  

Duggleby earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. He holds National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 66 licenses and is Life and Health licensed in New York state. Active in his community, he served as board president and a board member on the Central Square Central School District Board in Oswego County for 12 years. As he relocates closer to the Glens Falls area, he plans to continue serving the community.

Tri-County United Way has announced the promotion of Laura Jensen to the position of director of community engagement.

Ms. Jensen’s promotion reflects her commitment to Tri-County United Way’s mission and her proven ability to advance the organization’s goals of creating lasting, positive impact. Ms. Jensen looks forward to continuing to bring her expertise to Tri-County United Way to help drive the organization’s mission of strengthening communities its service area. 

A resident of Queensbury, Ms. Jensen holds a master’s degree from Marist College and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz.

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Maria College, a private, co-educational Catholic college founded by the Sisters of Mercy, has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of trustees.

The new trustees — Sister Jude Kapp, RSM (Rensselaer); Helen Figge, Ph.D. (Slingerlands); Angela C. Dominelli, Ph.D. (Schenectady); and, Karen McKenna, RN, BSN — will each serve three three-year terms. They will guide the college’s direction, expand course offerings, build corporate partnerships, and enhance resources to strengthen the student experience.

Since August 2011, Sister Kapp, RSM, has served as a pastoral associate at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Albany, managing the food pantry, visiting the elderly and sick, and overseeing RCIA and adult confirmation programs. Previously, she was math department chair at Catholic Central High School in Troy and Notre Dame High School in Elmira.

Ms.Figge, BS, PharmD, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FACHT, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, is a prominent healthcare leader and futurist. Dr. Figge has held roles on various national healthcare IT boards, including the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and National Association of Health Data Organizations. She has received the FedHealthIT 100 Award and other accolades. Dr. Figge is currently the chief strategy officer at MedicaSoft and an executive in residence at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

The Arrow Family of Companies has announced the appointment of Valerie Patrenets to branch manager of the Glens Falls Main Office for its subsidiary bank Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company.

Patrenets is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the branch and meeting the financial needs of the community. 

She has seven years’ experience in banking, most recently serving as branch manager of the Saratoga National Bank Corinth Office. 

Before her time with Glens Falls National Bank, Patrenets served as branch manager and float personal banker with Ballston Spa National Bank. 

The Corinth native attended SUNY Oswego.

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JMZ Architects and Planners, P.C., a Glens Falls-based firm specializing in higher education planning and design, has announced the addition of Theresa Loeber as project architect. 

Loeber holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and a master of architecture from the University of Colorado at Denver. 

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Advokate, LLC has announced the appointment of Olivia Dybas as marketing and communications associate.

Ms. Dybas is a recent graduate of Cornell University, earning her bachelor’s of science in communication with a social influence concentration. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa National College Honor Society at SUNY Adirondack and served a season as company manager at Adirondack Theatre Festival after interning there in 2021. 

In addition to working with Advokate, Ms. Dybas is known for her roles on stage including roles with Adirondack Theatre Festival, Lake George Youtheatre, Glens Falls Community Theatre, Glens Falls High School, and many others. Outside of the arts, she is a sales associate at Eddie Bauer, and put in many years working the counter at Angelina’s Pizzeria. She also plays violin, guitar, and sings all throughout the community.

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The Hyde Collection has announced the appointment of Christine Hoard as the director of development. With over 25 years of experience in professional fundraising, project management, and special events production, Ms. Hoard brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.

Prior to joining The Hyde Collection, she served as the development manager at Comfort Food Community, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing rural hunger in Washington, Warren and Saratoga counties. During her tenure, she spearheaded establishing the organization’s annual giving program and collaborated closely with the board to develop protocols and processes.

Ms. Hoard’s career also includes serving as the director of philanthropy for the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, where she played a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising initiatives.

Prior to that she served as the annual fund coordinator at Burr & Burton Academy, where she managed the annual giving program and orchestrated various special events.

Ms. Hoard held several positions at the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, where she played a key role in developing and implementing the hospital’s inaugural annual giving program.

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Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. has announced that Alexandra D. Finocchio has joined the firm as an associate attorney. 

Ms. Finocchio received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., graduating cum laude in 2022. While their she worked as a student attorney with the Disability Rights Law Clinic, served as a staff editor on the American University Law Review, and volunteered with the War Crimes Research Office. She has been a member of the District of Columbia Bar since 2022 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2024. She is also a member of the Warren County Bar and New York State Bar Associations.

Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor, she obtained her Master of Laws in International Law with International Relations in Europe from the University of Kent, Kent Law School. 

Ms. Finocchio graduated from the University of Delaware in Newark with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations—specializing in diplomacy in the Middle East—and History. She also minored in Islamic Relations with Arabic Language.

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NBT Bank welcomed Lidia De Jesus as Affordable Housing Originator and Dale Josephson as Secondary Market and Construction Risk Manager. De Jesus and Josephson are based at NBT’s Capital Region Financial Center on Wolf Road in Albany.

In her new role, De Jesus acts as a primary contact for nonprofit housing partners who manage grant programs and educational seminars for first-time homebuyers. She is also responsible for originating residential mortgage loans, with an emphasis on affordable housing products.

De Jesus previously held roles as a branch manager and loan officer. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Empire State University in 2024. Active in her community, she serves as a board member with the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library.

In his new role, Josephson manages interest rate risk through daily pricing and loan sales execution to various secondary mortgage market and private investors. He also evaluates residential construction loan risk and manages the home builder contract and vetting process for the bank.

Josephson has more than six years of experience as a secondary market specialist. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce. Active in his community, he has volunteered with Men Go Red for the American Heart Association.