10/29/2026
Strong communities are built by people who go above and beyond to make a difference, and we are fortunate to have one of those incredible leaders right here at Mid-Hudson Fiber!
We couldn’t be more proud to celebrate our very own Rachel, who has been named the 2027 Suzanne Oldakowski Women of Excellence Award recipient by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce!
As our Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs, Rachel’s dedication extends far beyond Mid-Hudson Fiber. Her leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to supporting local organizations, strengthening community partnerships, and giving back to the communities we serve make a lasting impact.
Those of us fortunate enough to work alongside Rachel know just how deserving she is of this recognition. She is always willing to lend a hand, offer support, and champion the success of others, both within our company and throughout our community.
Congratulations, Rachel! We are incredibly grateful for all you do, the example you set, and the positive difference you continue to make. This honor is so well deserved!
Please join us in celebrating Rachel and this wonderful recognition! 💙
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Puckett Fischer is our 2027 Suzanne Oldakowski Women of Excellence Award recipient!
This award is given once a year at our January Women in Business Dinner and celebrates women whose leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on Greene County. Rachel gives generously of her time and expertise, and our community is better because of her.
As VP of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs at Mid-Hudson Fiber, Rachel leads the company’s community engagement efforts, building relationships with local organizations and directing support where it can make a meaningful difference.
Beyond her work at Mid-Hudson, Rachel gives her time and expertise to our Chamber, the Columbia Economic Development Corporation, Columbia Memorial Health Foundation, Catskill Community Center, Columbia-Greene Workforce Investment Board, and Leadership Columbia-Greene. She also serves on the Local Planning Committee for Catskill’s DRI grant.
Across these commitments, Rachel brings a genuine care for people, encouragement for others, and a willingness to help. We are proud to recognize the many ways she contributes to our community.
Join us on January 20th at Reds Restaurant in Coxsackie as we honor her incredible service to our community. Registration is open on our website, see link in comments for tickets.
