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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, Political Science/International Relations, Canisius College, 1997-2001

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science/International Relations, Canisius College, 1997-2001
  • First Lieutenant/Executive Officer, New York Army National Guard, 2001-2009
  • Independent Personal Financial Analyst, Primerica Financial Services, 2003-2007

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science/International Relations, Canisius College, 1997-2001
  • First Lieutenant/Executive Officer, New York Army National Guard, 2001-2009
  • Independent Personal Financial Analyst, Primerica Financial Services, 2003-2007
  • Minority Leader, New York State Senate, 2020-present
  • Senator, New York State Senate, District 62, 2015-present
  • Candidate, New York State Senate, District 62, 2018, 2020
  • Mayor, City of North Tonawanda, New York, 2010-2014
  • Clerk-Treasurer, City of North Tonawanda, New York, 2008-2009
  • Treasurer, City of North Tonawanda, New York, 2007-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Cities Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Civil Service and Pensions Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Environmental Conservation Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Labor Committee, New York State Senate

Former Member, Local Government Committee, New York State Senate

Former Chair, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, New York State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Ranking Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Energy and Telecommunications Committee

Member, Insurance Committee

Member, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee

Member, State-Native American Relations Committee

Ranking Member, Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee

Other Info

— Awards:

  • He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge in recognition of his service.

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