The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) has named Jason Hilliard as its new director of government affairs.
In his new position, Hilliard will lead the BRI’s legislative initiatives in the state legislature, Westchester County government, and local municipalities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley region.
Hilliard’s previous work included stints as deputy national political director and director of strategic planning for South Carolina during Sen. Amy Kobluchar’s presidential campaign, and he also served as the Director of Policy and Legislation for State Sen. James Sanders Jr. In addition, he was the Queens Borough Director for Public Affairs for New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and executive director for the Office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. He is also a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
“We are thrilled to be adding someone with the depth and breadth of experience in government and politics as Jason Hilliard to our advocacy work,” Tim Foley, CEO of the Armonk-based BRI said. “Jason has served within government, has practical experience in coaching member driven organizations on how to achieve their policy goals, and has been in the trenches of major electoral campaigns. He has already hit the ground running in helping the members of the BRI to fulfill their core purpose of advocating for the best interests of the housing and real estate industries in Westchester to our elected representatives and to the community.”
