A graduate of SUNY Broome and Binghamton University, Robin works in the New York State Senate, serving as Senator Fred Akshar’s Director of Operations. Prior to that, he has been the Executive Director of the United Way of Broome County and Deputy Regional Director at Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s department of economic development. Before joining ESD, Robin was the Director of Alumni Affairs at SUNY Broome, where he continues to coordinate ecology courses held in National Parks through the Biology department. Active in the community and a volunteer at many events, serving on the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally board, Friends of the Forum board, member of the Binghamton Noon Rotary Club and on the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier board. He is past president and a founding member of the Southern Tier Young Professionals. He is a musician, local film enthusiast, car collector and an Eagle Scout.