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Director of all activities of collegiate center focused on enhancing our regional vitality through community engagement by connecting the talents, knowledge and passions of SUNY Fredonia's faculty, staff and students to community needs and opportunities. The CRA makes connections while embracing the value of "grow your own" which leverages the investment into local talent, local resources, and local organizations and businesses to meet to achieve regional vitality.

Elected to the twelfth legislative district on the north side of Jamestown. Served as Majority Leader, Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee, and member of Audit and Control Committee.

Managed the County Legislature office. Acted as chief administrator for all legislative meetings and other official business. Served as department head, communications director, key policy advisor, and strategist for the legislature. Maintained and enhanced office website.

Managed and supervised the communications operation for Senator’s successful re-election campaign. Also served as deputy press secretary in Senator’s Washington office. Duties included handling media inquiries, writing press releases, formulating media strategy, and participating in Senator’s debate preparation. Supervised Senator’s weekly “radio tour.”