The business organization Unshackle Upstate has named a new executive director. He is Greg Biryla, who previously served as the organization's director of development.
Biryla replaces Brian Sampson left the organization to become president of the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.
Unshackle Upstate, an advocacy organization, has had offices of the Rochester Business Alliance, which helped found the group several years ago.
Biryla says he will continue the organization's efforts to help push for lower taxes, less regulation and responsible spending in Albany.
