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)

• Physical Services Committee, 1998 to present, Chairman 2010 to present
• Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee,2006
• Health and Mental Health Committee, 1998-2001, 2009, Chairman, 2008
• Environmental Facilities and Services Committee, Chairman, 2002-2003
• Ways and Means Committee, 2002-2008, 2010-2013, Chairman 2014 to present
• Education and Economic Development Committee, Chairman, 2004-2007, 2008 to present
• Personnel and Compensation Committee 2009, 2014 to present
• Social Services Committee 1998-2001

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