Hanson Promotes Jay Johnson

Hanson Sign Companies has promoted Jay Johnson to director of sales.

Johnson has been with Hanson Sign Companies since 1999. He started as an account executive and promoted to senior account executive in 2011. Company officials said Johnson has demonstrated strong leadership, manufacturing and engineering skills and outstanding customer service. He now will focus on leading Hanson Sign Companies’ sales staff to achieve the company’s goals.

Johnson graduated from Jamestown Business College with a degree in business administration, marketing and management. He is an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and is an avid sportsman.

Ed Sullivan, Hanson Sign Companies chief executive officer, said he is excited to have Johnson join his senior management team. Business First of Buffalo recently ranked Hanson Sign Companies as a Top 20 manufacturer in the Southern Tier.

Hanson Signs Adds Sullivan

Clark Patterson Lee, a full-service design firm that has served public and private-sector clients for more than 40 years, is pleased to welcome Adam Bentham to its Jamestown team as architectural designer.

In his new position, Bentham is responsible for working on drawings for various projects, and videos and renderings for presentations. He joins the CPL team officially after serving as an intern for two years while completing his bachelor of architecture from Alfred State College. Bentham resides in Bemus Point.

CPL Adds Designer Bentham

Clark Patterson Lee, a full-service design firm that has served public and private-sector clients for more than 40 years, is pleased to welcome Adam Bentham to its Jamestown team as architectural designer.

In his new position, Bentham is responsible for working on drawings for various projects, and videos and renderings for presentations. He joins the CPL team officially after serving as an intern for two years while completing his bachelor of architecture from Alfred State College. Bentham resides in Bemus Point.

Puerto Rico To Restructure Debt

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances says it will allow the U.S. territory to ask a court to restructure roughly $9 billion in debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company if needed.

Friday’s announcement angered bondholders who had reached a tentative deal with the company after nearly three years of negotiations. Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority is expected to default on some $450 million due on Saturday.

The board said its decision does not prevent negotiations with bondholders from continuing.