Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 17, 2010

Committee Member, Clarkstown Republican Party

Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army/United States Army National Guard, 1981-present

Owner, York Jay Incorporated, 2007-2010

Chief Operating Officer, Life Insurance General Agency, 2004-2007

Deputy United States Marshal, United States Marshal Service, 1990-2004

Member, American Legion

Coach, Clarkstown Girls Softball League

Member, Federal Law enforcement Officer's Association

Member, Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America

Member, Jewish War Veterans

Member, Retired United States Marshal Service Association

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Coach, West Nyack Little League

Awards:

Bronze Star Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal with numerous oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, Army Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Ribbon, Army Reserve Overseas Training Medal, Combat Infantryman?s Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Wings and a Special Forces Tab and from the USMS the following: Special Act Award, Outstanding Performance Ratings, Quality Step Increase, Numerous Time Off Awards and Numerous Letters of Commendations.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am a father, a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, a neighbor, a coach and a soldier that has answered the call to service for this great nation - but I am not a politician! My decision to run was founded on the adage that politics is defined as the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to then have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen (Winston Churchill).

I want to bring a fresh approach, an uncluttered vision, a renewed set of fundamentals to the role and not have to explain why things didn't happen as predicted or promised. I will offer solutions that are rooted in the importance of our future - our children - and how, individually and collectively, we bear the responsibility of insuring that America stays the land of opportunity. This is an amazing country and with hard work you can achieve anything; this formula is not unique to a certain group, it has been and must stay available to everyone.