My family moved to Candy Lane here in the village when I was just five. From then until I left for college, I created more happy memories there than I could ever count.
After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Syracuse University and settling in Fayetteville for a few years, I moved back to the Village of Manlius 27 years ago with my son, Kenny, to the Memory Lane neighborhood.
My wife Jenn and I now live on Elkhorn Road with our Bernese Mountain Dogs – Harper, Rena and Violet. We have four grown children, Kenny, Madison, Riley and Cole and two beautiful grandchildren, Callahan and Shepherd.
I have dedicated my life and career to my local community. I served two years on the Manlius Town Board and six as Town Supervisor. Prior to that, I was Deputy Chair of the Village of Fayetteville Zoning Board of Appeals and then Deputy Chair of the Village of Manlius ZBA. I worked as Deputy Onondaga County Clerk and Local Government Liaison for State Senator John DeFrancisco and now am employed by Haylor, Freyer & Coon, where I provide insurance and risk management services to cities, counties, towns, and villages.
In 2018, Mayor Whorrall appointed me to fill a vacancy on the Village Board and I was elected in 2019 and again in 2023. In 2023, Mayor Whorrall named me Deputy Mayor. During my time with the Village, I served as Liaison to the Fire Department, the Parks and Rec Board, the Planning and Codes Department and the Personnel Committee and currently serve as Liaison to the DPW and as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee and Main Street Revitalization Committee.