Personal (Pedigree)

• Son of Vincent & Jean Minuta
• First Generation son of a U.S. Citizen, 11th on mother's side
• Devoted father, brother and uncle
• Born and raised in New Windsor
• Registered Architect in 49 U.S. states, D.C. & Canada
• Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute, with Honors - NYC & Italy
• Associates Degree in Applied Science Architectural Science, SUNY Orange
• Graduate, Newburgh Free Academy
• New York State Building Codes Collection Certified
• PADI Scuba Certified
• NCARB Certified  

Business/Government Experience

• Owner/Operator of Minuta Architecture, PLLC since 2001 (voted best firm in 2017) 
• Work published nationally 
• Member, Town of New Windsor Republican Committee
• Former Member, Board of Education, Newburgh Enlarged City School District
• Former Chairman, Finance Committee, Member, Buildings and Grounds Committee, Newburgh Enlarged City School District (2016-2018)
• Former Member. School Capital Planning Improvement Bond
• Former President and Director, Fortune 100 Subsidiary
• Former Member, Tax Grievance Board, Town of New Windsor
• Former Member, Planning Board, Town of New Windsor 
• Former Member, Zoning Board, Town of New Windsor
• Former Member Orange County Water Authority
• Former Adjunct Professor, SUNY Orange & Mount St. Mary College
• Former R.A. Member, Architectural Review Committee, City of Newburgh 

Community Involvement (Civic Boards, Veterans Associations)

• Member, Orange County Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Orange County Partnership
• National Member, UNICO
• Former Officer, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #247 Newburgh
• Former Member, New York State Council on the Arts
• Former Member, Lions Club International
• Former Chairman,  Elant Foundation
• Former Member, Elant Inc. (Signature Award Recipient)
• Former Member, Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
• Volunteer, Disabled American Veterans, New Windsor (Peterkin Award Recipient)
• Volunteer, Lourdes Catholic High School
• Volunteer, Sacred Heart School and Church
• Supporter/Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity of greater Newburgh
• Supporter/Volunteer, Independent Living of Newburgh
• Mentor for High School Students  

Political Affiliation

• Republican
• Independence
• Conservative

Important Issues

• Health, Safety and Welfare of the public
• Taxes - zero increase or decrease if possible while maintaining quality services
• Economic development and quality of life in Orange County
• Fiscal responsibility
• Proper and responsible capital improvements  and maintenance planning
• Education

County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)

• Member, Education and Economic Development Committee
• Member, Physical Services Committee
• Member, Ways and Means Committee

Special Committees:

• Chairperson, Green Committee
• Former Chairperson, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee