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District 16
Personal (Pedigree)
- Graduate Newburgh Free Academy, 1978
- Graduate Gemological Institute of America, 1982
- Jeweler/Gemologist, Cowan’s Jewelers, New Windsor, NY
Business/Government Experience
- Councilman, Town of Newburgh, 1996-1997
- Member, Town of Newburgh Republican Committee, 1987-present
- Treasurer, Town of Newburgh Republican Committee, 1993-2005
- Chairman, Town of Newburgh Republican Committee, 2005 to present
- Orange County Legislator, 1998 to present
- O. C. Legislature Rep. NYS DEC Fish and Wildlife Management Board Region 3 - 2003 to present
Community Involvement (Civic Boards, Veterans Associations)
- Hudson River Lodge 309 F and AM
- Newburgh Lions Club
Political Affiliation
- Conservative
- Independence
- Republican
Important Issues
- The economy and economic development
- Public safety
- Quality of life
County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)
- Ways and Means Committee, 2002-2008, 2010-2013, Chairman 2014 to present
- Personnel and Compensation Committee 2009, 2014 to present
- Physical Services Committee, 1998 to present, Chairman 2010-2013
- Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee,2006
- Health and Mental Health Committee, 1998-2001, 2009, Chairman, 2008
- Education and Economic Development Committee, Chairman, 2004-2007, Member 2008- 2021
- Social Services Committee 1998-2001
- Environmental Facilities and Services Committee, Chairman, 2002-2003
Special Committees:
- Labor Relations Advisory Committee 2010 to present
- Green Committee 2016 to present
- Stewart Airport Committee 1998-2001
- Transportation Committee 2002-2005
- Foreign Trade Zone Management Board 2002 to present