2015 Resume

1. SCOTT WOHL
swohl72@gmail.com ▪ (845) 294-2621 ▪ linkedin.com/in/scottwohl ▪ New York, NY 10021
PUBLIC & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL
Advocacy & Lobbying ▪ Community Affairs ▪ Association Management
Experienced public affairs professional with more than 10 years’ experience developing and implementing strategic
advocacy plans at the state, regional, and federal level, government relations, and raising community awareness to
support associations and their issues. Skilled lobbyist and communicator with extensive knowledge of policy issues,
includingconstruction, buildingcodes and regulations, building management, sustainability and energy policy, land use
regulation, and federal policy. Areas of expertise include:
 Government Affairs& Relations
 Legislative Analysis
 CommunityEngagement
 Coalition Building
 Association Management
 Communications
 Member Advocacy & Membership
 Lobbying
 Fund Development
 Grassroots/GrasstopsOrganizing
 StrategicPlanning
 Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUDSON VALLEY BUILDERS & REMODELERS ASSOCIATION ▪ New Windsor, NY 2011-Present
Nonprofit trade association representing the interests and needs of the residential, remodeling and light commercial building
industries in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.
Executive Officer ▪ 2011-Present
Oversee the association’s accounting functions, human resource management, contract management, and the
development of current and long-term organizational goals. Responsible for enhancing and increasing the image and
influence of the association and its national partners. Public relations responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
relationship-building, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and lobbying at the local, state, and federal levels on
behalf of the association, membership, and the housing industry at large.
 Developed an agreement with the National Association of Home Builders(NAHB)and the National Association
of the RemodelingIndustry(NARI), recognized competitors, to become the only organization in existence to
represent both associations.
 Increased revenue and streamlined the sponsorship process byestablishinga corporate partner program with
several local corporations, including ProBuild, the nation’slargest supplier of buildingmaterials.
 Effectively lobbied and mobilized the association’s 2,000+ membership base tohelp convince the New York
State Code Council to remove a residential fire sprinkler mandate from the proposed NY buildingcode.
 Improved outreach and advocacy by creatingstrategicpartnershipswith chambersof commerce, economic
development agencies,and multiple NPOs to cross-promote eventsand increase exposure and attendance.
 Successfully facilitated a change to the association’s 60-year old name and logo in order to embrace the
remodelingindustry.
 Led the planning, permitting, fundraising, procurement, and coordination of all construction materials,skilled
labor donations,and volunteersfor BuildersBlitz, an annual initiative carried out by local Habitat for Humanity
affiliatesto construct two homes in five days for local families, duringsluggish housing markets (2012/2014).
ORANGECOUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ▪ Goshen, NY 2007-2011
A professional real estate trade association serving more than 2,000 regional real estate professionals.
Public Affairs Director ▪ 2007-2011
Led and acted as a resource and authority on a portfolio of issues and how they impacted the real estate and housing
markets. Produced reports, testimony, memos, education programs, and communication on these issues for members,
the public, and the press. Acted as point of contact and representative for the association and membership at meetings,
hearings,and publicevents, includingaudienceswith elected officials, administrative representatives, city/state/federal
agencies, and stakeholders on City, State, and Federal policies and proposals.
 Achieved 90% success rate on issue campaignsincludingthe New York State PropertyTax Cap and the federal
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit through effective advocacy and mobilization of the association’s members.
 Reduced list of taxable entitiesand decreased tax rate related to upstate MTA Tax by buildingallianceswith
local chambersof commerce and neighboringassociations.

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ORANGECOUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ▪ Government Affairs Director , continued.
 Increased fundraisingon behalfof Political Action Committee (RPAC) and ensured greater local availabilityand
control of political disbursements.
VILLAGEOF GOSHEN ▪ Goshen, NY 2003-2007
A suburban community that serves as the host to all Orange County Government agencies, the Goshen Central School District, and
multiple corporate and medical headquarters.
Mayor ▪ 2003-2007
Responsible for infrastructure and property management, budgetary and financial oversight, service delivery, policy,
regulation and legislation, and intergovernmental coordination to maintain and enhance the public health, safety and
welfare of the Village of Goshen. Previously served as a Trustee (1997-2003) and the Deputy Mayor (1999-2003).
 Increased commerce and jobs within the communityby expeditingthe approval process for new or expanding
businessesthrough the creation of a Technical Assistance Committee.
 Garnered support for and oversaw multi-million dollar water, wastewater, and recreational infrastructure
improvement projects.
 Successfully negotiated multiple contractswith contractors, suppliersand union leaders.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
Political Consultant with MEDIA SOLSTICE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Advise on campaign strategy and management, communications, and grassroots organizing; assist with event management.
Minority Partner with WOHL PROPERTY SERVICES
Real estate property appraisal, analysis and consulting business.
Additional details available upon request.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Urban Planning ▪ SUNYALBANY ▪ Albany, NY (2016)
Leadership Training Program Graduate ▪ LEADERSHIP ORANGE ▪ New Windsor, NY (2014)
Leadership Dutchess Program Graduate ▪ THECHAMBERFOUNDATION,INC. ▪ Poughkeepsie, NY (2013)
The Pattern Fellows Program Graduate ▪ HUDSON VALLEY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS ▪ Newburgh, NY (2009)
Land Use Leadership Alliance Graduate ▪ PACE UNIVERSITY ▪ White Plains, NY (2004)
CERTIFICATIONS
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ▪ General Accredited Appraiser, Green Professional, and Certified Association E-Pro
NEW YORK STATE ▪ Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
AFFILIATIONS
NEW YORK STATE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION ▪ Strategic Planning Team Leader (2014-Present)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS ▪ Executive Officer’s Council (2011-Present)
ORANGECOUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ▪ Board of Directors (2009-Present)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ▪ Appraisal Committee (2009-2011), Political Involvement Committee (2009-
2011), Grassroots Strategic Plan Work Group (2009), and Federal Political Coordinator (2007-2011 and 2011-2013)
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Legislative Committee (2000-2003, 2008-2011) and Board of Directors (2000-2003)
ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ▪ Board of Directors (1998-2000, 2002) and President (2001)
GOSHEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ▪ Board of Directors (1998-2006) and Vice President (2006-2008)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE NYC CHAPTER and EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES

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PHILANTHROPIC & CIVIC ACTIVITIES
HABITAT FORHUMANITY OF GREATER NEWBURGH ▪ Board of Directors (2011-Present)
REBUILDING TOGETHER DUTCHESS COUNTY ▪ Board of Directors (2011-2013)
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSISSOCIETY ▪ Board of Directors, NYC-Southern New York Chapter (2008-2010)
VILLAGE OF GOSHEN PLANNING BOARD ▪ Chairman (2014-Present)
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ▪ Housing Committee Member (2003-2005)
NEW YORK STATE FIREPREVENTION AND BUILDING CODECOUNCIL ▪ Council Member (2001-2005)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Blogs: (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr) ▪ Donor/Member Tracking: (Blackbaud ▪ Raiser’s Edge ▪ Convio ▪ BuilderFusion)
Social Media: (LinkedIn, Twitter, TweetDeck, Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
Constant Contact ▪ MailChimp ▪ SurveyMonkey ▪ Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
LANGUAGES: Basic Spanish, Italian, and Russian