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The Faces of Syracuse recently sat down with local restaurateur, Mark Bullis. Mark Has been in the restaurant business as an independent operator for almost 21 years. He is a lifelong resident of Syracuse and began his restaurant career in 2002 with Bull & Bear Roadhouse in Hanover Square in downtown Syracuse, NY. Watch...
Today we are featuring an interview with Joe Altier, also known as “Just Joe,” who has been singing and playing piano since age 5. Joe grew up in Syracuse, and since 2008 he has played nearly 5,000 shows in Upstate New York. Joe plays everything from Frank Sinatra and Otis Redding, to Garth Brooks...
An interview featuring Tom Owens and Becky Palmer, otherwise known as Tom & Becky from B104.7. The beloved radio personalities recently retired from B104.7/iHeartMedia, the Syracuse area country music station, and are incredibly excited about their next chapters. Tom is a graduate of Syracuse University and a huge Orange Football and Basketball fan....
The Faces of Syracuse sat down with John and Leigh-Ann Tumino with In My Father’s Kitchen (IMFK), a not-for-profit organization offering assistance, food and necessities to the homeless living on the streets of Syracuse, NY. What started with an individual holding a cardboard sign on an off-ramp and John Tumino feeling the need to let...
Dr. Daryll C. Dykes is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon at Upstate Orthopedics, and a Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He is an internationally recognized leader in adult and pediatric spine surgery, and he also holds a law degree and has served as a health policy fellow in the U.S. Congress and U.S. Food...
In our latest interview, The Faces of Syracuse had the privilege to sit down with Michael Sgro, an Educator, Minister, Coach, and Recruiter of Superheroes. Michael’s mission revolves around fostering Empathic Leadership, and aiming to develop empathy as a core competency. Hailing from Syracuse, Michael’s roots in the community run deep, shaping his commitment...
The Faces of Syracuse recently sat down with Vincent Cioci, CEO of Luck Grove, to discuss the company’s journey, its impact on the community, and the team driving its success. Founded in 2008, Luck Grove started as a small operation and has grown into a leader in telecommunications, utilities, and sustainability. In this interview,...
The Faces of Syracuse recently sat down with Nathaniel Stevens, Deputy Director for the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development. A dedicated public servant and strategic leader, Nathaniel plays a key role in advancing initiatives that support business growth, attract investment, and strengthen the local economy across Central New York. Through his work, Nathaniel helps...
In the interview below, The Faces of Syracuse sat down with DeeAnn Schaefer, the Humane Educator and Administrative Assistant at the Central New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CNY SPCA). DeeAnn Schaefer has been in animal welfare for 22 years and started with the CNY SPCA about 5 years ago...
An interview with Randy Sabourin, Owner/Operator of Metro Fitness. Randy started Metro Fitness because of his passion for helping people through personal training and education. Randy grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont, competed in and won state titles in wrestling, and then went on and wrestled competitively at SUNY Cortland. After graduating...
Dr. Kimberly Townsend is President and CEO of Loretto Management Corporation in Syracuse, NY. She is also a published author of Lifecircle Leadership: How Exceptional People Make Every Day Extraordinary. Dr. Townsend is an expert in healthcare management and leadership. She is passionate about her employees, the individuals in her care, her community, her...
Lauren Kochian is the President of The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School and a Master of Science in Media Management from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School & Whitman School of Management. Lauren is...