Western New York On The Move

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Dixon Schwabl hired Megan Sperber, Wayne Gormont and Ian Auch. Sperber was hired as a mechanical artist. She wukk collaborate with art directors and the creative team in mechanical and design work, as well as prepare layouts and files. Gormont was hired as a Web developer, responsible for Web programming and coding using HTML, PHP, Javascript, CSS, AJAX and XML. Gormont also will handle database management, query creation and optimization. Auch was hired as a multimedia/motion graphics designer. He will advise on and plan projects involving digital presentation and three-dimenstional motion graphics.
Financial Architects, the local general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) promoted Jeffrey T. Acker to customer care representative. Acker is licensed to sell insurance and securities products as well as fee-based financial plans. He began working at Financial Architects in 2001.
The DiMarco Group recently named Richard H. Ferrari as vice president of finance and administration. His responsibilities include increasing management efficiency and productivity, presenting analysis and recommendations to the executive team and acting as the liaison between the president, CEO and department heads.
Damon & Morey LLP announced that Randolph C. Oppenheimer was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District’s Roster of alternative dispute resolution neutrals by the New York State Office of Court Administration. The appointment qualifies him as an approved commercial litigation mediator. Oppenheimer is special counsel for Damon & Morey whose practice focuses on labor and employment, commercial litigation and intellectual property.Estate Planning Council of Rochester announced that Larry H. Rabinowitz will serve as president for 2008-2009. Rabinowitz, CPA/PFS, CFP, CTFA is a senior fiduciary officer with JP Morgan, administering high net worth relationships within the private clientservices group.
Phillips Lytle LLP hired Ralph Cessario as special counsel. He joins the firm with legal expertise in products liability, premises liability and labor law.
Adrian Jules Ltd. hired Fran Rondinella as a professional wardrobe consultant. She is responsible for sales and new business development in the retail custom clothing division.