August 29, 2008 -
Spotlights
Name: Anthony Campagiorni
Title: President and CEO
Company: Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
Location: New Windsor, N.Y.
Birthplace: Bronxville, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Jo Ann; twin girls: Sophia and Emma
College: Syracuse University, B.A.; Seton Hall University; juris doctor; Marist College, master of Public Administration
First job outside of real estate: Attorney, commercial litigation in New Jersey
First job in real estate or allied field: Empire State Development Corporation
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? For the past five years, the firm has been involved in external regional marketing for the Hudson Valley region of NYS. In addition, the firm will begin to assist in the development of shovel-ready sites and advocate for the need for more public investment in infrastructure in order to further opportunities in high technology employment in the region.
Favorite book: I really don't have a favorite one - I like to read abut the founding fathers. They were true visionaries.
Favorite movie: "The Usual Suspects"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Austin Tobin, former executive director of the Port Authority of NY/NJ - his public works project had a profound impact on the N.Y. region.
Keys to success: Plan smartly, execute flawlessly, work tirelessly and measure the results.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Football coach.