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Re-Elect Miscione for Town Andrew Donovan Promoted to Colbert is serving as a consultant to Altius, contributing
Supervisor Lead Altius Sports Partners his expertise to elevate the football programs at select

submitted by Jim Donofrio Altius Sports Partners (Altius), a leading strategic partner schools.
Since its inception in 2020, Altius – now backed by
We ask all New Hartford Voters to join with us and partner for college athletics departments and brands, underdog & company, an innovative marketing services
Re-Elect our Town Supervisor Paul Miscione. This announced today a series of leadership changes and firm in sports, media, entertainment, and nonprofits –
is an important election and Paul needs the votes of executive hires that build on the company’s momentum has become a trusted advisor to more than 40 Division
you, your family and friends. Let’s not forget what Paul and continued growth, driving innovation for I athletics programs, including nearly half of the Power
has done for us over the past 7 years. He has worked universities, brands, and athletes. Altius CEO Tommy 4. Through data-driven, creative, and practical strategic
tirelessly and virtually full time to include; Gray has been hired as Senior Vice President, College guidance, the company’s college division equips campus
- Purchasing and renovating the former Gander at Fanatics, where he will oversee the global sports leaders to navigate the evolving landscape of collegiate
Mountain into a Town Hall consolidating the Police, commerce giant’s relationships with college programs athletics with confidence and precision. Additionally,
Codes, Assessor, Clerk and Highway Superintendent in nationwide and help refine the company’s strategy its brands division partners with leading companies
one building saving thousands in rent. in the college space. With Gray’s transition, Andrew such as Verizon and Powerade, helping them develop
- Acting as Director of the Parks, saving the salary and Donovan, currently President of Altius’ college division, and execute impactful college sports strategies and
benefits in excess of $100,000 per year that would be will replace Gray as Altius’ top executive, guiding the campaigns.
paid. company through its next phase of success. “Altius is at an exciting moment of change within
- Working “hands on” to assist in the renovation of “Altius has momentum,” said Donovan, who originally the collegiate space and is well positioned to create
Gander Mountain and the Recreation Center. joined Altius in July 2021. “From the very beginning, new solutions for our clients,” said Dan Mannix, Co-
- Preparing a conservative budget, keeping property I’ve seen us evolve into a leading organization in this Founder and Managing Partner, underdog & company.
taxes low. space. We’ve assembled a dynamic team of experienced, “Combining Andrew’s track record, relevant experience
- Bringing back the yearly trash pick up. successful, and connected leaders, and I’m honored to and new leadership role with our investment in new
guide them into the future. Our vision is clear: to be the
- Assisting in reviewing appraisals in Tax Grievance trusted partner schools and brands rely on to navigate Altius teammates who bring a mix of college and pro
proceedings. this turning point in college sports while delivering real sports experience, as well as the resources of underdog
- Working on renovations at the parks including new value and opportunities across the landscape.” & company, our goal is to be the go-to trusted partner
equipment at Sherrill Brook, expanding pickle-ball “I’m extremely proud of all that Altius has in the college ecosystem.”
courts and the dog park. accomplished, and I know the company will continue Altius has evolved from a consultancy guiding
- Championing the “Downtown Chadwicks” program. to thrive under Andrew’s leadership,” said Gray, who programs through the early NIL era into the premier
strategic partner for athletics departments and brands.
- Arranging for Senior Citizens to join “50 Forward” joined Altius in 2023 as Chief Strategy Officer before Today, the firm supports clients across NIL, integrated
at no cost. being promoted to CEO in 2024. “The talented, revenue strategy, and operational efficiency. Its
- Negotiating a lease with the New Hartford Central hard-working people at Altius have always been the leadership group includes Chairman Oliver Luck, Dan
School for a rental portion of the Gander Mountain company’s differentiator, and the team has continued Mannix (Co-Founder & Managing Director, underdog
Building. to grow even stronger with the outstanding additions & company), Senior Advisor Ron Raccuia, and Sports
- Helping coordinate improvements to the Veterans to the roster over the past year, including two new Law Consultant Gabe Feldman, alongside a team of
Park. executive-level additions in the past few weeks and executives serving brands and college relationships.
- Assisting in efforts to create the Town Animal Shelter. another one coming soon.”
- Working to be designated a “Purple Heart Town”. Altius has strengthened its leadership team and the
- Negotiating contracts with the Police, Highway expertise it delivers to schools and brands through Recycling Drop-Off Event
and Parks for which the Town previously paid many additional changes that were finalized recently:
thousands of dollars for a negotiator. Former Buffalo Bills EVP/COO Ron Raccuia has Sen. Griffo hosting electronics recycling drop-off
Please Vote For Paul! taken on an expanded role with Altius after joining the Event also will feature document shredding and
company as Senior Advisor in 2024.
~ paid for by Jim Donofrio prescription drug disposal; cellphones will be collected
Tyler Reichwein, formerly Vice President at Learfield for Cell Phones for Soldiers
Amplify, joined Altius as Senior Vice President, College. New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome,
Sauquoit Valley John Durbin, formerly Chief Commercial Officer at announced today that he is partnering with the Oneida-

Methodist Church FC Cincinnati, joined as Vice President, College. Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state
With Kim DeCarolis, who previously ran Altius’ Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to
corner of Mohawk & brands division, now at Georgia as Executive Director hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Pinnacle, Sauquoit of Athlete Commercial Strategy and Terése Whitehead, The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
former Vice President, Consumer Products & Strategy the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center at 824 Sewage
CRAFT FAIR at the NFLPA, at Michigan as Executive General Plant Road in Utica. The public may drop off electronics
Manager for NIL, Altius has embedded senior leaders such as TVs, computers and other devices. For a full list

Nov. 22nd • 9-4 inside two of the nation’s most prominent athletic of acceptable items, visit www.ohswa.org.
programs. Both will also serve on the Altius executive
Confidata will also be on hand to shred up to
contact Cathy Duncan to team. three boxes, per car, of confidential documents (no
Brent Swartz, Vice President, Brands since he joined commercial shredding will be accepted). The DEC
reserve your craft space now Altius after eight years as Vice President, Brands at will be collecting unused or unwanted prescription
315-831-2507 Wasserman, now leads Altius’ brands division. medications (no sharps or needles).
Additionally, unused and/or unwanted cellphones
Bob Keyser, Vice President, Client Strategy & Insights
since he joined Altius after a decade of leadership at will also be collected for donation to Cell Phones for
the Pac-12, is leading Altius’ recently formed Client Soldiers to help military members and veterans connect
Strategy & Insights team that is developing customized with their families and loved ones.
strategies and insights to help schools and brands "This is an important opportunity to safely and
navigate the dynamic college sports landscape with properly dispose of unwanted electronics, medications
confidence. and paper," Sen. Griffo said. "I thank the Oneida-

Former Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and DEC
for again partnering with me for this upcoming event."
Previous recycling events hosted by Sen. Griffo have
Celebrating our 150th DONALD A. FLIHAN, DDS, MD resulted in more than 600,000 lbs. of electronics being
recycled.
year of business!! Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Here are the details for Sen. Griffo’s latest e-waste

Board Certified: recycling event:
WHO: State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Oneida-Herkimer
Auto-Home-Business-Life
American Board of Oral Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and DEC.
and Maxillofacial Surgery WHAT: The public is invited to drop off electronics
315-735-9201 like TVs, computers, and other devices for free and

www.turnbull-insurance.com www.FlihanOralSurgery.com safe disposal; confidential documents to be shredded
(no commercial shredding will be accepted); old or
expired prescription drugs (no sharps or needles); and
315-624-0707 unwanted and/or unused cell phones will be collected
for Cell Phones For Soldiers.
130 Lomond Court, Utica WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4.

Lomond Place Office Park WHERE: Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, 824
Sewage Plant Road, Utica.