Personal (Pedigree)

• Married to Margaret, eight children and seven grandchildren
• Bachelor of Arts - Dominican College
• Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
• F.B.I. National Academy

Business/Government Experience

• Former Deputy County Executive, Orange County
• Former Director, Orange County Office of Economic Development
• Former Executive Director, Orange County Industrial Development Agency
• Former Executive Director, Orange County Funding Corporation
• Former Director, Orange County Foreign Trade Zone
• Retired Lieutenant Colonel, New York State Police
• Former Chief of Police, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Community Involvement

• Vice Chairman, Newburgh Armory United Center
• Member, Goshen Rotary
• Board Member, Kaplan Family Foundation
• Board Member, Mid Hudson Civic Center
• Member, St. John Knights of Columbus
• Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Political Affiliation

• Conservative

Important Issues

• Agriculture
• Care for our Seniors
• Care for our Veterans
• Economic Development, Job Creation and Retention
• School Safety

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

• Member, Ways and Means Committee
• Member, Personnel and Compensation Committee
• Member, Education and Economic Development Committee
• Former Member, Human Services Committee
• Former Chairperson, Health and Mental Health Committee

Special Committees:

• Member, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee
• Member, Orange County Airport Advisory Committee
• Former Member, Valley View Advisory Committee
• Former Member, Stewart Airport Committee