Seneca County Facts

Seneca County is home to 29 Finger Lakes wineries.

Case studies

ITT Goulds Pumps

board members

Thomas L. Kime

Board Chair

Thomas joined Lyons National Bank as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2004, bringing 30 years of strategic banking experience to the position. He currently serves on several community boards, including Finger Lakes Regional Health Care System, Inc., and is a past board member of the Independent Banker Associates of New York State.

“I believe Seneca County offers a unique set of opportunities and benefits to businesses looking for an advantageous location to establish or expand their company, benefits that range from economic incentives to outstanding natural resources and an improved quality of life.”

G. Thomas Macinski

Vice Chair

G. Thomas Macinski is the co-owner and General Manager of Standing Stones Vineyards in Lodi, NY. In the past, he has held positions in International Procurement and Quality Management for a large international corporation.

“Standing Stone Vineyards chose to be on Seneca Lake not only because it is beautiful, but because it is the best place in New York State—and arguably the United States—to grow and make world-class Riesling.”

Robert J. Rosenkrans

Secretary

Robert J. Rosenkrans, a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, now serves as the Executive Officer of Seneca Falls Savings Bank. He worked with Royce & Rosenkrans Insurance Agency (now part of Seneca Falls Savings Bank) for 35 years.

“Seneca County has a great quality of lifestyle and is blessed with plenty of fresh water, natural gas and able workers.”

Robert E. Kernan, Jr.

Treasurer

With over 35 years of banking experience, Robert E. Kernan serves as Chairman of the Boards of Seneca Falls Savings Bank and Seneca-Cayuga Bankcorp, Inc. He is also involved in numerous community organizations including the United Way of New York State and Seneca County.

“Seneca County is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes between two large metropolitan-based communities and offers a stable and highly skilled labor base. It’s nestled between two beautiful Finger Lakes and surrounded by many fine educational institutions. It offers diverse and affordable housing opportunities along with a highly regarded public school system, with close accessibility to recreational, cultural and leisure activities. It all adds up to a superior quality of life. Clearly, prospective business developers should start with Seneca County at the top of their site list.”

Patricia "Patsy" Amidon

Patsy Amidon has been the Town of Type Supervisor since 1992. She is a retired business education teacher (32 years). Patsy serves on several boards including the United Way, Youth Bureau, Substance Abuse Task Force, Seneca County Chamber of Commerce and Seneca County Board of Supervisors. She is life long resident of Seneca County.

"Seneca County is the business-friendly center of a beautiful, scenic area that offers great recreation, arts, and educational resources within easy reach. We will help your business make a smooth transition because helping businesses succeed helps everyone."

Kenneth Riemer

Kenneth Riemer is the Owner/Manager of The Village Greenhouse in Trumansburg, New York, as well as Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus, New York, where he is a lifelong resident.

“There were two key driving factors in our decision to locate our businesses in Seneca County. The first was the high quality of life exemplified by the natural beauty and relaxed environment that is close to numerous cultural and artistic venues. The second was the highly educated, quality labor force and the ‘willing to work’ attitude that comes from the traditional values and agricultural background of many residents.”

Steven Brusso

Steven Brusso, a New York Registered Professional Engineer, is the Site Manager of Evans Chemetics LP, where he has worked for over 30 years. Over the years Evans Chemetics has been owned by a number of multi-national chemical companies, giving Mr. Brusso the international perspective and experience that is valuable in assisting companies that are expanding into a new location.

“Seneca County has all the ingredients for a successful business. A motivated and loyal workforce, with a strong work ethic and the ability to learn new skills. Available sites for immediate development, tied into an excellent transportation system. A small town quality of life just hours away from the major northeastern metropolitan areas.”

Ralph Lott

Ralph Lott is an owner/partner of Rodman Lott & Son Farms LLC, a 3600 acre cash grain farm in Seneca County, NY. He has served on many Ag Organization Boards in the past, and is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association. The Lott Farm is the site of Empire Farm Days, a summer outdoor farm show.

“Seneca County is home to almost every type of agriculture business from livestock to fruit and vegetables, if you can think of it, it is here. This has led to many businesses coming to Seneca County that support and enhance our farming community.”