PEEKSKILL WELCOMES COMPTROLLER

Matt Alexander has been appointed comptroller by the city of Peekskill succeeding Ann Scaglione.

“Peekskill has all the attributes that drew me to remain in the Hudson Valley after college,” said Alexander. “I was attracted to Peekskill”™s diversity, burgeoning revitalization and authentic Hudson River small urban feeling. After meeting with the city management, council and mayor, I am very excited to work with this dynamic and cohesive team both as the protector of its finances as well as providing guidance in achieving further revitalization.”

Previously Alexander spent 14 years as mayor of the village of Wappingers Falls.

“”¦Anyone who is willing to improve the city and take the task of providing solutions, especially during these times, is certainly a star in my book. I look forward to working with him (Alexander) and guiding our city back to the direction we were headed”¦,” said Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey.

A certified public accountant,  Alexander will direct the financial and accounting activities for the city and manage the daily operations of the finance department.

Co-founder of Stone Bridge Antiques in Wappingers Falls, Alexander served as an executive officer for Geophysical & Environmental Research Corp., Lafayette Paper and Deloitte & Touche. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration  degree in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from the University of Notre Dame.