Anthony J. Casale is a veteran of four decades in government, politics, business and higher education in New York, Florida, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and internationally. Mr. Casale was a Member of the New York State Assembly from 1979 to 1995. He served on several key committees including: Environmental Conservation, Transportation, Election Law, Ways & Means, and Rules. He held leadership positions as Deputy Minority Whip and as Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference. In 1995 Mr. Casale was named Chairman of the State Liquor Authority and Chief Executive Officer of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. He was also a member of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Mr. Casale’s career in government and politics includes staff experience in the New York Senate and the U. S. House of Representatives. He was elected a delegate to three national conventions and has managed campaigns for federal, state and local offices. From 1998 to 2006, Mr. Casale was Vice President and Executive Assistant to the President of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. He was responsible for external affairs; government and media relations; corporate governance and legal matters; and served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees. He is currently a Director of the Irish American University and is a senior advisor to its President. Since 2006 Mr. Casale has been a public affairs counselor and business development consultant assisting businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities with their government, community and media relations needs. Mr. Casale earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University at Albany. He is a past President of the University’s Alumni Association and served on the UAlbany Foundation.