ON THE MOVE
FINANCIAL
■ SCHWARTZ HESLIN GROUP INC. Matt Montague joined the executive team as senior vice president. Montague has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and communications, most recently working at Clarity Corporate Growth.
■ M&T BANK
Gregg J. Scott was promoted to group vice president. Scott has been with the bank for 22 years and most recently served as administrative vice president.
■ THE MEMIC GROUP
Beth Austerman was named senior production underwriter, to support continued growth in the Central and Western New York markets. Austerman has more than 14 years of experience in the insurance industry and previously held a variety of middle market underwriting roles at The Hartford.
HEALTH CARE
■ SARATOGA HOSPITAL Janice Prichett joined as executive director of behavioral health services. A veteran behavioral health leader and licensed clinical social worker, Prichett — who previously served as chief behavioral health officer at Whitney Young Health — has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in behavioral health administration, integration and program development.
MEDIA
■ BAKER PUBLIC RELATIONS Eliza Bianco was promoted to assistant vice president, Hospitality, Lifestyle and Wellness. Bianco, who joined in 2016, leads the Hospitality, Lifestyle and Wellness practice, new business ventures and social media strategy and execution.
Jason Politi was promoted to director of public relations and marketing. Politi joined in 2015 as public relations and marketing specialist.
PROFESSIONS
■ YOUNG/SOMMER LLC Steven D. Wilson joined as of counsel. Wilson, who primarily works with clients in the energy regulation field, has more than 20 years of legal experience representing private developers, municipal electric utilities, regulated utilities and owners of renewable, fossil-fuel and nuclear generators before federal and state agencies.
REAL ESTATE
■ ALBANY MANAGEMENT
Joan M. Purtell joined as a corporate broker. Purtell, a 44-year veteran in real estate, is responsible for managing leasing and marketing activity of commercial properties.
SERVICES
■ MARGOLIS HEALY
Kathy Zoner joined as director of organizational assessments. Zoner previously served as the chief of the Cornell University Police Department.