MY BACKGROUND
Public service has been part of my life from an early age as the grandson of a popular councilman in North Miami Beach, giving me firsthand exposure to local government and civic leadership.
I grew up in Queens and moved to Bayville six years ago, right before the pandemic. It immediately felt like home and I couldn't image living anywhere else.
My experiences have taken me through politics, technology, publishing, event planning, media, and the arts. After managing public relations for two New York City political campaigns, I launched and operated a series of businesses, including a luxury lifestyle publication and brand. I’ve also produced podcasts and been a professional music producer for over 30 years.
As an entrepreneur, I've built organizations from the ground up, developed creative solutions to complex challenges, handled budgets and connected with people from many different backgrounds.
MY CAREER
My career has been centered on entrepreneurship, communication, and bringing people together. I helped develop Homes & Estates Magazine on Long Island before founding Metropolitan, a NYC luxury lifestyle publication and brand. Through publishing, marketing, and event planning, I built relationships with leaders across business, media, real estate, and the arts.
Metropolitan became known for creating high-profile events that connected influential people and showcased New York's dynamic business community. From launch events for Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" to exclusive penthouse gatherings featuring prominent business leaders, our events earned a reputation for bringing together accomplished individuals from a wide range of industries.
Additionally, I've hosted and produced podcasts featuring innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes. Guests have included Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, industrial artist Karim Rashid, MLB Hall Of Famers Gary Carter, and Nolan Ryan, among many others. These conversations reinforced the value of listening, collaboration, and learning from people with different perspectives—qualities that continue to shape my approach to leadership and community engagement.
MY PRIORITIES
Bayville is already a special place. That was clear the day I became your neighbor, and remains true years later.
As mayor, I'd lean into what makes this a great place to live. Clean beaches, low traffic, and a sense of community are all priorities of mine.
I look forward to supporting projects to improve our infrastructure (potholes, beach garbage and unsightly construction projects are a constant burden) and leave an open door for residents to voice their concerns. Every single voice matters to me.
Our business community also needs our support. I plan to collaborate with business owners on ways to open new revenue streams without increasing traffic beyond what the village can handle.
I'm very proud of the work our Arts Council has done. As an artist myself, I look forward to supporting them in any way I can
I've built successful organizations, worked with accomplished people, and spent a career solving problems and bringing people together. I'd love to do the same for you.