Specialization: Specializing in Historic Troy Properties, Rensselaer County and Hudson Gateway Communities of Cohoes, Watervliet, Green Island.
Professional Experience: 2003 - present Associate Broker - BHHS Blake Commercial Realtors Rising Star Award Chairman's Circle Award each year 2005 - 2009 Leading Edge Awards 2010 & 2011 Top Commercial Salesman, Galaxy Award Winner 2005, 2012, 2015 and 2016 President of Commercial Industrial Real Estate Board 2010 1996 - 2003 City of Troy New York
Deputy Mayor for the City of Troy NY pop. 50,000. Administrative responsibility for the Departments of Public Works, Water, Sewer, Recreation, Planning, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Economic Development. Management responsibility for all City buildings, vehicles, capital projects and budgets. Supervised over 250 employees and a $21 million budget. Secured millions of dollars in federal and state grants including programs for: road construction, marina development, brownfield redevelopment, park improvements, historic preservation, enhanced code enforcement, water and sewer repair, long term planning and economic development. This is a high visibility position requiring extensive interaction with community, business,political leaders, clients and constituents. I have an excellent reputation as a professional manager and a "hands on" administrator - a team builder. 1989-1995 Center for Economic Growth, Albany, New York
Vice President, Community Development Regional non-profit economic development agency supporting "smart growth" and job creation in the eight county Capital Region of New York State. Served as Director of the Center's Development Council dealing in issues of land use management and encouraging pro-growth development regulations. This required a considerable amount of public presentation both written and verbal. Provided staff support to the President and CEG Board in the debate to have CDTA assume management of the Albany County Airport. 1978-1980 Schenectady County, Schenectady, New York
Assistant to the County Manager Administered the County Employment and Training Program. Reorganized the CETA program and staff to meet federal program criteria and improve effectiveness. Provided assistance to the County Manager in a variety of public policy issues and programs. Membership / Affiliations:
Oakwood Cemetery Board of Directors CCHS Board of Trustees Former Deputy Mayor City of Troy (1996-2003) Former Schenectady City Council Member Former Schenectady Council Board of Representatives Member Member Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee