Editor’s note: As we wrote yesterday, so many personnel announcements come out in January that we are running two posts this week. This is the second of two.
Skip Carlson Elected to Chair Saratoga County Chamber Board of Directors in 2021
Jan. 8, 2021
Saratoga Springs, NY – Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs of the Saratoga Casino Hotel, has been elected the 2021 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. He assumed this volunteer leadership role, on Jan. 1, 2020, as Kevin Hedley, of Hedley & Company, PLLC, completed his one-year term as Chair of the Board and now becomes the Immediate Past Chair.
The Chair Elect for 2021 is Tara Anne Pleat, of Wilcenski & Pleat, PLLC, and she will become the Chair of the Board in 2022. The 2021 Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors is Amy Smith, of Saratoga Arms Hotel. The 2021 Treasurer and Secretary is Chad Kiesow, of Stewart’s Shops.
New members elected by the membership to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors starting January 1, 2021 and running until December 31, 2023, include:
Vincent Laurenzo, of Quick Response Restoration.
Dennis Kiingati, of Hamlet & Ghost, David Rosenberg, of Brix Wine & Liquor.
Andrew Wise, of Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company.
Three members were also appointed to serve a one-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors starting in January 1, 2021:
Heath Ames, of Cantina.
Susan Commanda, of Hudson River Community Credit Union.
Rod Sutton, of Amsure.
Lotus Group Announces Executive Promotion - Kate Belden- A “Deserving” new role with Lotus Group
Jan. 11, 2021
Kate Belden has been promoted to the position of Director – Hospitality & Communications, following her accomplishments as General Manager for the Hospitality division of the Lotus Group.
In these past six years, Kate has helped oversee the tremendous success of the hospitality division and its evolution into a very successful and diverse group of locations within the area. In her new role, Kate will continue to bring best practices to all segments of the company, as well as explore strategic opportunities to support the company’s growth.
Kate started her tenure with Lotus in 2015 as the General Manager of the Grist Mill, the first acquisition to jumpstart our hospitality division. When Lotus added Ashes Pub to the growing list in 2016, Kate took that project on as well. In 2018 Lotus re-imagined Ashes Pub and added Ocho Cinco Cantina as a unique but affordable dining option for our local community. The versatile offerings at our restaurants accommodate a plethora of dining preferences in the area, from a lively pub atmosphere to sophisticated dining with scenic views and impeccable service. Kate and her team focus on appealing to the masses with creative menus, strategic advertising, and consistent customer service.