Matt Boire has spent over three decades contributing to the North Country’s growth through economic development,

By Michelle St. Onge | Photos by Twenty-Six & Co. Hometown: Natick, MA and Richfield Springs, NY Family: Husband of 37 years, Jonathan;...

Carol Blakeslee-Collin’s life is a rich tapestry of storytelling, history, and community engagement,

Pat Leary’s journey from wild teenager to successful entrepreneur is a tale of grit, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic.

Passionate about helping people — whether it’s helping people purchase a car, raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society or

Compassionate. Driven. Creative.

Serving as a federal judge whose decisions often have life changing consequences for other people is a job that Plattsburgh native Gary Favr

From a young age, Beth Hill has been insatiably curious about the world around her.

By Michelle St. Onge Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Highland Falls, NY Family: wife, Kathy; two adult children; and dog, Onyx...

By Wendy BakerPhoto by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Glens Falls, New York Family: Wife Marsha, son John and daughter, Katie Occupation...

By Justine Parkinson | Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Richmond, VA Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering & MBA,...

By Michelle St. Onge Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Malone, NY and Alton Bay, NH Family: Eric, husband of 28 years; two grown...

By Michelle St. Onge | Photos Supplied Hometown: Saranac Lake Family: Husband Chad McCarthy and son Cal Rice Education: B.A., Business...

By Michelle St. Onge | Photos Supplied Hometown: Avon, Connecticut Family: Spouse, Loretta; three grown children, Annelieke, Gus and...

By Michelle St. Onge, Photo by Jessica McCafferty It’s difficult to drive very far in the greater Malone area without passing a Monette...

By Michelle St. Onge | Photo by Jessica McCafferty Restaurants have always been a second home for Carol McLean, owner of Irises Cafe and...

By Michelle St. Onge Hometown: Pleasant Valley, New York Family: Wife, Carol, and two adult children Education: B.A., Economics and...

By Michelle St. Onge | Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometowns: Hinesville, Georgia, and San Bernardino, California Family: Husband,...

Time provides perspective. Alan B. Booth, a longtime resident of Plattsburgh, NY and the former owner of Booth Insurance, values both the...

By Michelle St. Onge | Photo by Jessica McCafferty HOMETOWN: Schuyler Falls, NY FAMILY: Husband, Dale Sears; two adult children, two...