Michael Farris, Jr. has been appointed as the new president & CEO of YMCA Buffalo Niagara. The announcement, originally published by Lockportjournal Com, underlines the organization’s focus on leadership as it moves forward.
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Patrick Haggerty, who has served as director of Nebraska’s Broadband Office since June 2023, will leave his position on May 1. Pillen announced the departure, signaling a significant change in the state’s broadband leadership.
The Tampa Museum of Art has announced an international search for its next Executive Director as Dr. Michael Tomor, who guided a decade of growth and initiated the Centennial Campaign, prepares to retire. The Museum has appointed Russell Reynolds Associates to lead this global effort, reflecting the organization’s continued momentum and commitment to excellence.
Calais is on the brink of significant changes as tax sales return and a long-awaited reappraisal of property values concludes. Veteran Town Moderator Gus Seelig is preparing to pass the gavel after one last meeting, symbolizing a changing of the guard in local governance.
Change arrives at Counterpoint with the appointment of new executive director Twila Marchetti. She steps into the role following the retirement of Dave Eaton, who dedicated 35 years to the organization, including nearly three decades at the helm.
Grady Health System has named Christine Guillory its new Chief Legal Officer, effective January 12, 2026. She follows Tim Jefferson, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than 25 years at the helm of Grady’s legal department.
Hudson’s newly elected mayor, Joseph Ferris, is counting on expertise from a predecessor to navigate his first term. By bringing a former mayor on board as an aide, Ferris hopes to ensure a smooth transition and steady governance for the community.
Cave Spring has officially started the search for a new city manager as it prepares for the departure of current manager, Nick McLemore. City officials hope to find a suitable leader to guide the community in this upcoming period of transition.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a St. Louis native, has unveiled his retirement from leading New York’s Catholic community. Pope Leo XIV named a Chicago native as the next leader of one of the nation’s most influential archdioceses.
