Pittsford: A Strong Business History
Pittsford possesses a strong history of commerce that dates back to the thriving commercial activity associated with the Erie Canal. Today, Pittsford is the ideal place for both business activity as well as a tourist destination. With great business locations such as The Village of Pittsford, Northfield Common, Schoen Place, Tobey Plaza, Pittsford Plaza and Linden Oaks, there are a variety of destinations for the most discerning shopper.
Making Pittsford Buzz
Consumers are always looking for excellent products and services, but they are also looking for a unique, quality experience when they shop. In Pittsford, you will find excellent businesses ranging from fashion retail stores, world-class sports and recreation, fine dining, gourmet food stores, fine craft stores, home improvement stores and services, as well as professionals in the financial industries, insurance industry, medical field, and establishments in the senior living industry.
Lloyd Theiss
President
Oversees all aspects of The Chamber. Advocates for advancing the organization’s mission and goals.
Lloyd is also the Executive Director at The Highlands at Pittsford
Contact Lloyd: lloyd_theiss@urmc.rochester.edu
Ann Julien
Vice President
Works side by side with the President to ensure the success of the Chamber.
Ann is the Marketing Director at The Highlands at Pittsford.
Contact Ann:
ann_julien@urmc.rochester.edu
Ross Mueller
Past President
Provides leadership and guidance to the Board of Directors with regards to past practices and current issues.
Ross is president of Mueller Restaurant Group.
Contact Ross:
president@mrgrochester.com
Barb Karley
Treasurer
Maintains financial records and safe-guards all funds received by The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce.
Barb recently retired from Canandaigua National Bank.
Contact Barb:
bkarley@rochester.rr.com
Glenn Gates
Membership Chair
Maintains the status of membership within The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for retention, recruitment and outreach efforts.
Glenn works for WCI Realty as a Licensed Real Estate Agent.
Contact Glenn:
glenn@wcirealty.com
Kevin O’Grady
Government Relations Chair
Builds and maintains strong relations with the Pittsford Town and Village Boards.
Kevin is the owner of O’Grady & Associates, a financial services firm.
Contact Kevin:
kevin@ogradyassociates.com
Mike Nichting
Programs Chair
Responsible for the planning and overseeing of educational programs and special events.
Mike is the Business Manager for Regain Physical Therapy.
Contact Mike:
mnichting@hotmail.com
Lisa Formicola
Programs Committee
Coordinates and plans both educational and special events for The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce.
Lisa is the Branch Manager for Tompkins Bank of Castile.
Contact Lisa:
lformicola@tompkinsfinancial.com
Michael Leess
Programs Committee
Coordinates and plans networking events for the membership.
Mike is an attorney with Pheterson Spatorico, LLP
Contact Mike:
mike@psnlawgroup.com
Matt O’Connor
Government Relations
Builds and maintains strong relations with Pittsford Town and Pittsford Village boards.
Contact Matt:
oconnormatthew1@gmail.com
Karen McCready
Administrator
Marketing
Oversees the daily operations of the Chamber to ensure that the Chamber is meeting the needs of the members and the community.
Karen is owner of Association Management Services.
Contact Karen:
info@pittsfordchamber.org
Committee Members
Marketing:
Ryan Wilsey
Membership:
Mara Axelrod
Programs:
Bonnie Miguel
Leslie Seltzer