Category Archives: Personnel Briefs

Harris-Pero Legal Counsel, PLLC, of Saratoga Springs, recently named Jessica R. Botelho, Esq. as a partner at the firm, now Harris-Pero & Botelho, PLLC.

Botelho joined the firm last May after gaining significant experience in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate settlements, and elder law at firms in Glens Falls and Albany.

She graduated from Albany Law School in 2014, after receiving a B.A. in psychology from the University at Albany. Her practice focuses in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate settlements, and elder law.

Morgan Stanley announced that Kathleen Grasmeder, managing director, portfolio management director, financial advisor in the firm’s Glens Falls and Oneonta Wealth Management offices, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s list of Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2020, listed on forbes.com.
The “Top Women Wealth Advisors” is a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

Kathleen Occhiogrosso, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has joined Saratoga Human Resources Solutions, Inc. as a senior human resources consultant.

Occhiogrosso will be responsible for working with business clients to address and solve their HR challenges.

Occhiogrosso brings over 30 years of HR leadership experience to her new role. She is experienced in all facets of HR including employee engagement, HR department operations and performance metrics, labor relations, compensation, recruiting, compliance, and benefits. 

She has served as vice president of HR/CHRO for the Seton Health System, now part of St. Peters Health Partners; vice president of HR/CHRO for St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam and director of human resources for Logistics One in Saratoga Springs.

Lisa M. Licata with Sterling Homes Inc. has been awarded the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation, a premier brokerage management credential in the industry.
There are 48 individuals in New York state with the designation and Licata is the third in the Capital District area. She is also a part of the Broker/Owner/Manager Council of the Greater Capital Association of Realtors.
The CRB title is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official designation of the National Association of Realtors. All recipients were required to complete a comprehensive program combining experience with management education and subscribe to the Realtor Code of Ethics.

Herzog Law Firm PC announced the addition of Daniel S. Glaser, Esq., to head its growing real estate division.
Glaser spent the past 11 years building and managing his own law firm. He concentrates his practice in residential and commercial real estate representing buyers, seller, and lenders while also handling title insurance.
He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Real Property Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Discover Saratoga announced the hiring of Amy Sgromo and the promotion of Karen Verrigni.
Sgromo joins the team as the assistant director and sales coordinator at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. She is responsible for all aspects of the Visitor Center operations and services as well as group tour and sports market sales.
Previously, Sgromo worked as the social sales and bistro manager for the Pavilion Grand Hotel where she acquired new business for the hotel and oversaw the food and beverage for hotel functions. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from LeMoyne College School of Communication and an associate degree in hospitality management from Onondaga Community College.
Verrigni was promoted to director of heritage area visitor center, tourism & event sales.
She started her career at Discover Saratoga as the assistant director and sales coordinator at the Visitor Center where she provided service to the group tour market and assisted with all aspects Visitor Center operations, program planning and volunteer recruitment.

Roohan Realty announced that Cindy Hollowood and Anne O’Toole have joined the team as licensed real estate salespersons.
Hollowood grew up in North Greenbush and has lived in Saratoga Springs for nearly 40 years. She received in B.A. in sociology from SUNY Albany and holds an A.A.S. in criminal justice from Hudson Valley Community College.
She operated the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs for 38 years and has served on numerous boards and committees in both business and philanthropic circles. She is a founding member and past chair of the city’s convention and tourism bureau and the past chair and 25-year board member of the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association.
She has served on the board of the American Red Cross, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation. Hollowood served on the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals, chaired the Next Step Downtown Redevelopment Committee and currently represents the city on the Saratoga Race Course Advisory Board.
O’Toole has lived in Saratoga Springs for the past 18 years. She grew up in New Jersey and received her B.A. from Northeastern University in Boston. She had a successful career in sales and advertising in New York City before moving to Saratoga.

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. announced that Scott E. Armando has joined the bank as a residential mortgage originator. Armando will guide clients through the mortgage application process. He serves the same role for Glens Falls National Bank, part of the Arrow family of companies. Armando has worked in banking for more than...

The Hyde Collection announced that Laura Bradigan of Saratoga Springs has been named director of development.

Bradigan will advance the mission of the museum through development, donor relations, and fundraising.

Before joining The Hyde, she held a similar position at Bethel Homes and Services in Ossining and Croton-On-Hudson for more than 10 years. She has also worked for many years in government, politics, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Capital District and upstate New York.