The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Chamber of Commerce announces new executive director
The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has named Kari Puleo as the Chamber’s new executive director.
She will be replacing current Executive Director Meghan Fraser Mcgrogan, who has held the position for the last six years. The official transition will happen at the end of February.
The chamber of commerce shared Puleo’s background and other information in a press release.
Puleo has been a resident of Utica for over fifteen years. For the past seven years, she has been the Director of Advancement for Notre Dame Schools, leading development, admissions, public relations, and marketing functions. Through these efforts, Puleo has been responsible for strategically promoting the school’s brand, cul
tivating relationships, and soliciting gifts that support the school’s mission.
“The Board is very much looking forward to Kari’s contributions to the positive momentum we’ve been building over the last several years. Kari’s vast experience and active community involvement position her to further solidify the Chamber’s commitment to help our members succeed,” said Jennifer M. Osiecki, Esq., chair of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
“I’m ecstatic to be working alongside such a talented chamber team. Together, we will continue to build strong partnerships and connections for the Greater Utica business community,” said Puleo.
Puleo brings over twenty years of experience in nonprofit management, development, marketing, and communications. She holds degrees in English and Professional Communication and Information Design from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Puleo was recognized in 2018 as one of the Genesis Group’s Striving for Success award recipients and is a member of the Leadership Mohawk Valley Class of 2017.
According to the press release from the chamber of commerce, she currently serves on the Utica Dollars for Scholars Board, Boilermaker entertainment committee, and volunteers for a number of organizations. She has also been very supportive of the Chamber in a variety of ways, members report, most recently serving on the Catalyst Steering committee engaging young professionals with the organization.
Puleo resides in Utica with her son, Ryan.
The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, member-based, business organization focused on the development and commercial growth in the Greater Utica Area. For more information, call