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Scott Wexler

Scott joined Ostroff, Hiffa, and Associates, Inc. in January 2006 bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, and association management. For more than 20 years Scott served as executive director of the Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association (ESRTA), a small business trade association based in Albany.

As executive director he managed the association's legislative program utilizing direct lobbying, grassroots activity, and electoral strategies to advance the association's agenda. Scott has developed many personal relationships over the years giving him access to key decision-makers in all branches of government.

During his tenure with the state association, Scott served as chairman of their national association's government relations and communications committees where he directed lobbying and public affairs programs providing him with valuable experience at the federal level.

Prior to his time with ESRTA, Scott was executive director of the Student Association of the State University of New York from 1982 – 1985 providing him with experience in association management, fundraising, and meeting planning. Scott served on the Albany City School District's Board of Education for six years, including three years as board president. His work in that position gave him experience in education financing, budgeting, and capital construction.

Scott has a degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Albany. He lives in Delmar with his wife Mary Alice and their two children.