The Catskill Chronicle

BRIDGEVILLE, NY (March 8, 2011) – The Board of Directors of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development recently announced the election of a new slate of officers.

The board elected Fred Stabbert III (Publisher, Sullivan County Democrat) as Vice Chairman; George Kinne (Senior Vice President/Senior Loan Officer, The First National Bank of Jeffersonville) as Treasurer; and Steve Ruwoldt (CEO, Catskill Regional Medical Center) as Secretary. Josh Sommers, President and CEO of Focus Media will continue as Chairman of the Board.

The election was held to fill the remainder of the term as Mr. Stabbert moved to Vice Chairman to replace the former Superintendent of Monticello Schools, Pat Michel, who took on a new superintendent position out of County. Stabbert had formerly been carrying the dual role of Secretary and Treasurer.

Board Chair Josh Sommers stated, “With Sullivan County looking to stand out and grow in a challenging economy, the right economic development leadership is essential. This slate of officers represents the type of leadership our county needs.”

The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development’s mission is to promote and coordinate the economic development of all businesses in Sullivan County in order to benefit the general public by enhancing the quality of life and improving the standard of living.

For more information, contact the Partnership at 845-794-1110 or log on to www.scpartnership.com