Interim Poughkeepsie economic development director named

POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor Robert Rolison named Paul Calogerakis as the City of Poughkeepsie’s interim economic development director.
A city resident, Calogerakis has more than 30 years of commercial banking experience and has served on several boards of directors of civic and non-profit organizations, including chairing the former Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation, Poughkeepsie Areas Chamber of Commerce, Council of Industry, Poughkeepsie Rotary Club and is a founding member and past chairman of the Poughkeepsie Alliance.
He is also a former common council member and a member of the city planning
board. Most recently he was chairman of the Poughkeepsie Industrial Development
Agency.
“With so many projects and initiatives happening right now, Paul’s demonstrated ability to build relationships and get projects done couldn’t come at a better time,” said Rolison. “He will be a fantastic addition to the team.”

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.