Milenda Kilby, CRPC TM, APMA TM is part of the Batavia office of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. as an associate financial advisor. She practices with Fieldstone Private Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Their office is located at 219 East Main Street, Batavia.

“Mindy’s passion for helping clients address their financial concerns and delivering personalized investment, retirement, and estate planning makes her a wonderful team player,” said Mark Woodward, CFP ®, CLTC ®, APMA TM, owner of Fieldstone Private Wealth.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Fieldstone Private Wealth because of our strong, positive reputation in the community and the way we provide exemplary service to clients,” said Kilby.

She has 17 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial. Fieldstone Private Wealth has served the Western New York area for 30-plus years. Kilby graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a degree in Business Administration.

As a private wealth advisory practice, Fieldstone Private Wealth provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Mark Woodward at 585-344-1262, visit the Ameriprise office at 219 East Main Street, Batavia or visit their website www.fieldstoneprivatewealth.com.

Press Release:

Monroe County Water Authority won the J.D. Power Award for ranking the highest in customer satisfaction with midsize water utilities in the northeast region. 

The award is based on the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study, which measured satisfaction among residential customers of 92 water utilities that deliver water to at least 400,000 customers. 

This year’s study is based on the responses of 32,833 residential water utility customers and was conducted from June 2023 through March 2024. Results are reported for eight geographic regions in two size categories, of which Monroe County Water Authority falls under northeast midsize. 

The study measured overall satisfaction in eight core dimensions. Monroe County Water Authority ranked number one in six of those categories, including: 

• Quality and reliability
• Trust
• Ease of doing business
• Total monthly cost
• People
• Resolving problems or complaints

“Water is so often taken for granted,” said Monroe County Water Authority Executive Director Nick Noce. “We are honored and humbled to know our customers appreciate the hard work and dedication that our team continuously puts into delivering quality, affordable water to the communities we serve.”

Monroe County Water Authority Board Chairman Scott Nasca added, “Maintaining customer trust is paramount in an industry that is essential for providing the basic necessity of life. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we commend the MCWA team for excelling in every aspect of superior customer satisfaction.”

For more information, visit jdpower.com/awards.

Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, June 7.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call is Friday, June 7 at 11 a.m. Call 201-689-8560 for more information. Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation can be found at ir.grahamcorp.com. 

A telephonic replay will be available from 3 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, June 14. To listen to the archived call, dial 412-317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13745902 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

When you want to take a dip in a pool or grill hot dogs, rain isn't your friend.

But a bit of precipitation didn't dampen the spirits on Saturday of Dominick Comelio and Brian Bater, who were celebrating the 20th anniversary of their business, Deep Blue Pool and Spa, located at 4152 W Main Street Road, Batavia (Valu Plaza).

Bater said it's been a good business, especially in Batavia.

"I started working for Danny Dugan at Denny's Pool World in 1984," Bater said. "He was kind of my mentor. Along the way, Dominick and I started a service business called BNR Pool Service. We opened that around 1990. We did all the service work for 15 years, and then we decided to go into the retail side of it. Now, we continue to have a large service department, and we also do the retail side."

The first location was in Warsaw, and within two years, Comelio and Bater moved their location in Batavia. In 2010, they decided to expand and opened a store in Henrietta.

"We decided (a couple of years later) it was too much for us," Bater said. "We wanted to consolidate back down and focus on the Batavia region and our customer base here."

Camelio said he's enjoyed the pool business.

"It's fun, it's exciting. There's always something new to work on and make people happy," Camelio said.

Demonstrating its commitment to fostering internal growth, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has promoted Stacie Mastin to senior vice president, director of human resources. Bringing nearly three decades of financial and banking industry experience to her new role, Mastin will align human resources practices with the organization’s overall goals, while also providing guidance and support to employees. She succeeds Bonita Lindberg, who retired from the role this May.

“Throughout her 16 years at Tompkins, Stacie has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our employee's well-being, and the company’s overall goals,” said Steve Romaine, president and CEO, Tompkins Financial. “Stacie has shown an impressive ability to enrich our corporate culture and we look forward to her bringing that talent to her new role.”

Previously, Mastin served as vice president, manager of human resources, at Tompkins; during this time, she led several strategic initiatives that created a welcoming environment in which employees, and clients, felt valued. In addition, Mastin previously served as a Wealth Advisor with our partners at Tompkins Financial Advisors. A graduate of Post University with a bachelor's degree in human services and a concentration in human resources management, Mastin worked as a multi-site branch manager at M&T Bank before joining Tompkins in 2008. Currently, she serves as the president of The Society for Human Resource Management of Tompkins County (SHRMTC) and is a former community fund committee member of United Way.

Today, Mastin resides in Lansing, New York with her husband Greg and their son.

The New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and Rochester Business Journal have named UConnectCare Behavioral Health Services as one of the 2024 Best Companies to Work for in New York.

This is the sixth consecutive year that the local nonprofit agency, formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, has been recognized by Best Companies to Work for in New York, a research-driven program that examines a company’s practices, programs and benefits and also surveys its employees for their perspectives.

UConnectCare was one of 27 businesses in the state receiving the honor in the medium companies (100-249 employees) category.

“As our agency continues to grow, I am especially proud of how our staff has pulled together to provide a wider spectrum of services, while also expressing their satisfaction on the survey in terms of their workplace experience,” UConnectCare Chief Executive Officer John Bennett said. “I am delighted by the level of professionalism and compassion displayed by our employees throughout the organization.”

To be considered, companies must have at least 15 full-time or part-time employees working in New York; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; be a publicly or privately held business; have a facility in the State of New York and be in business a minimum of one year.

There were two parts used to determine the rankings. The first consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices and demographics, worth approximately 25 percent of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience, which consisted of 75 percent of the total. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings.

For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in New York program, visit www.BestCompaniesNY.com.

ESL Federal Credit Union recently named Joe Monteleone and Pam Rudolph as business development representatives. They bring a combined 55 years of experience to the financial institution. In their new positions, Monteleone and Rudolph will aid with strengthening the expertise of ESL.

Monteleone’s experience spans 30 years, having previously worked at Five Star Bank and most recently Tompkins Trust Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oswego.

Rudolph joins the ESL team with 25 years of experience. Her previous employment also includes Five Star Bank and Tompkins Trust Company. She holds an associate degree from Genesee Community College.

Rudolph is actively involved in her community, serving as an Attica Central School District School Board Member, Attica Booster Club Board Member, Trinity United Methodist Church Trustee, Attica Historical Society Board Member, and Attica Village Board Trustee.

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Oxbo, a leader in specialty harvesting and controlled application equipment, is pleased to announce Tom Fagen has joined Oxbo as Sales Manager for the North American High Value Crop team. With decades of experience in sales leadership roles, Fagen’s proven track record aligns with Oxbo’s commitment to team development and customer satisfaction.

“I am thrilled to have Tom at Oxbo,” said Curt Schaben, Director of Marketing & Sales for Oxbo’s High Value Crop Division. “Tom brings extensive sales and management experience that will help Oxbo get closer with our customers.”

“I am honored to join Oxbo at such an exciting time in its journey. I look forward to working closely with this talented sales team to deepen customer relationships and drive sustainable growth across North America,” stated Fagen.

Oxbo’s High Value Crop Division serves seed corn, vegetable, and application customers; Oxbo’s direct-to-customer sales and service approach sets it apart from many in the industry. For more information on Oxbo, please visit www.oxbo.com.

Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  

If and when the shelf registration is declared effective, it will permit the Company to offer and sell, from time to time in one or more offerings, up to $150 million of common stock, preferred stock, warrants, purchase contracts, units, or any combination of these securities.

Christopher J. Thome, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We believe a shelf registration is a demonstration of good corporate governance as it provides GHM with enhanced financial flexibility to meet our long-term strategic goals.  It enables us to access the capital markets quickly and efficiently, if and when favorable conditions align for the Company and our shareholders."