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
Matt O’Connor
Treasurer
Maintains financial records and safe-guards all funds received by The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce.
Matt also sits on our Government Affairs Committee.
Matt is Assistant Vice President of Economic Development and Innovative Workforce Services at Monroe Community College
Contact Matt: oconnormatthew1@gmail.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
Glenn Gates
Membership Committee
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
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
Karen McCready
Administrator
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
Greg Messner
Membership Committee
Maintains the status of membership within The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for retention, recruitment and outreach efforts.
Greg is Vice President of Messner Flooring.
Contact Greg: gmessner@messnerflooring.com
Michael Mills
Marketing Communications
Government Affairs Chair
Maintains the status of membership within The Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. Responsible for retention, recruitment and outreach efforts.
Michael is President of Valeo PR.
Contact Michael: michael@destinationflx.com
Kevin O’Grady
Audit Committee
Programs Committee
Oversees the financial recording process of the Chamber.
Serves on the Programs Committee focusing on sponsorships.
Kevin is the owner of O’Grady & Associates, a financial services firm.
Contact Kevin:
kevin@ogradyassociates.com