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The Urban League of Spring- field’s board of directors announced the appointment of Yvette Frisby as the organiza- tion’s new president and CEO. The seasoned senior executive is the first woman to lead the organization in its 111-year his- tory. Frisby has been a key figure
in the Springfield Urban League for 40 years, hav- ing risen through the ranks to serve as senior vice president of Operations & Administrative Services over the past decade. Over the past year, she has served as interim president and CEO before being officially appointed to the role. In addition to her new position, she will also act as executive director of the historic Camp Atwater, the oldest African- American camp in the U.S. Since arriving at the Urban League in 1984, Frisby has held various posi- tions, including office manager, executive assistant to the president’s office, Youth & Education direc- tor, Camp Atwater administrator, and Operations & Administration director. She stepped into a senior leadership role in 2003. Frisby holds a master’s degree in organizational management and leader- ship and a bachelor’s degree in human services from Springfield College. She serves as president of the Greater Springfield Chapter of the Links Inc. and is an adjunct professor at Bay Path University. Additionally, she is a member of the Massachusetts Governor’s Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education, a commissioner
of the Springfield Cultural Council, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Xi Xi Omega Chapter.
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The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) board of trustees welcomed three new members appointed by Gov. Maura Healey. Joining the board are William Dávila, Michael Knapik, and Anthony Moore Jr. A former STCC stu- dent, Dávila is vice president of Diversion, Shelter and Hous- ing for the Center for Human Development. He has decades of experience at nonprofit agencies as a practitioner, man- ager, and senior-level executive administrator. He has served on the boards of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, New England Public Media, and
the Massachusetts Council on Gaming & Health, and was also recently appointed to the board of directors for Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services. Knapik is vice president of Govern- ment and Community Relations
at Baystate Health. He will serve as board chair.
He is well-known for his public service, includ-
ing two terms as a state representative for the 4th Hampden District and 18 years as state senator for the 2nd Hampden-Hampshire District. Knapik was also director of the Office of the Governor for the Western Massachusetts Regional Office and execu- tive director of Advancement, Alumni and University Relations for Westfield State University. Moore, director of Membership Programs for the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, is an STCC graduate. He previously worked for Dunbar Com- munity Center in Springfield, the Urban League of
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Springfield, as well as the city of Springfield. He has also served as a MassDevelopment Transformative District innovation fellow.
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank
announced the promotion of Kristen Canedy to branch man- ager of its Northfield branch.
In this role, she will oversee
all branch operations, includ- ing customer service and team management. Canedy joined Greenfield Co-op in 2020 as a
teller and quickly advanced to the position of head teller. Her strong leadership skills, dedication to exceptional customer service, and in-depth knowl- edge of the community makes her an ideal fit for this role.
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CoStar Group Inc., a leading provider of commer-
cial real-estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for the second quarter of 2024. William Low Jr. of L&P Commercial came out on top in the list of winners in the Hartford market. The CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners are determined by the top deals executed every quarter, based on price and square footage. Low has more than 35 years of experience in all areas of commercial real estate, 30 of those helping run a large, nationally affiliated brokerage firm. He founded L&P Commercial five years ago. In addi- tion to the 31,821-square-foot office lease for this award, Low completed a 8,600-square-foot office lease in Westfield as well as the sale of several office and industrial properties in the Springfield area.
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Berkshire Museum has appointed Julia Marko as chief Finance officer. She brings a wealth of experience, having most recently served as director of Finance and Operations at BART Charter Public School in Adams since July 2020. Prior to that, she was the business man-
ager at the same institution from January 2017 to July 2020 and worked for several years in the Busi- ness Office of Pittsfield Public Schools. She joins the senior leadership team at Berkshire Museum during a pivotal time in its history as the museum prepares for a major renovation project later this year. Her extensive background in managing financial opera- tions and strategic planning will be invaluable as the museum embarks on this transformative journey. Marko’s role will involve leading and managing the museum’s finance and operations functions, includ- ing financial accounting, internal controls, facility operations, guest services, the gift shop, HR, IT, and overall operations. Her commitment to the muse- um’s goals as an inclusive, accessible and diverse institution will be vital in fostering a successful and equitable organization.
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Laramie Coffey of Stillwater, Okla. has joined Eastern States Exposition’s (ESE) Agriculture department as the organiza- tion’s livestock program coor- dinator. She is responsible for coordinating all competitive livestock events during the Big E and year-round shows; devel-
oping and maintaining strong working relationships with breed representatives, regional and national
associations, and other agricultural fairs; as well as supporting livestock show facilitation, initiatives, and educational programming. Coffey obtained a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences and natu- ral resources from Oklahoma State University this past May. She graduated with a major in agricultural communications and minor in agribusiness. She has held livestock internship positions with several agri- cultural organizations, including Oklahoma Youth Expo, Cattlemen’s Congress, and the New Mexico State Fair. In addition to those experiences, she was a youth activities intern at the American Hereford Assoc., where she assisted the youth department in planning and executing summer activities for more than 800 junior members. Prior to joining the ESE’s full-time staff, Coffey initially came on board as livestock program assistant in a contractor role fol- lowing her graduation. She most recently worked with the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation as a communi- cations student worker, preparing correspondence mailings, designing social-media graphics tailored to the foundation, creating digital content, and assisting in creating and printing various marketing materials.
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Jason Ortiz recently joined the Royal Law Firm team. He is a business litigation attorney with several years of trial experi- ence, having tried many cases to verdict. Ortiz specializes in commercial litigation, including matters involving construction disputes, eviction matters, insur-
ance defense, and employment matters, as well as other civil disputes. He is a graduate of Utica Col- lege (now Utica University) and Western New Eng- land University School of Law.
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John and Sandy Maybury have been named co-
chairs of Baystate Health’s 2024-25 Rays of Hope. Sandy, a breast-cancer survivor who was recently treated at the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care,
and her husband John, former president and now chairperson of Maybury Material Handling in East Longmeadow, have been longtime supporters of Baystate Health and the Rays of Hope. She first started walking 24 years ago to support her best friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the couple has continued their support and dedica- tion through walking, sponsorship, and donating proceeds to Rays of Hope from their annual May- bury Material Handling Car Show. John also sup- ports Baystate as a member of the Baystate Health Foundation board of trustees, which he chaired from 2012 to 2014, helping guide important fund- raising initiatives at Baystate Health, including Rays of Hope. He also served on the Baystate Health board of trustees, for which he also held the posi- tion of chair from 2019 to 2021. The Mayburys were also honored by Baystate with the Baystate Health Foundation Impact Award at the President’s Evening of Gratitude in 2022. The Impact Award honors individuals who have made an impact on the philan- thropic efforts to support Baystate Health.
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Sonia Dinnall, the new super- intendent of Springfield Public Schools, has been appointed to the Holyoke Community Col- lege (HCC) board of trustees
by Gov. Maura Healey. Dinnall’s term will run until March 1, 2027. She was named superintendent of Springfield Public Schools in
YVETTE FRISBY
KRISTEN CANEDY
JASON ORTIZ
WILLIAM DÁVILA
JULIA MARKO
MICHAEL KNAPIK
ANTHONY MOORE JR.
LARAMIE COFFEY
SONIA DINNALL
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