Achievements:
· First woman elected Broome County Executive November 2004
· First woman elected County Clerk 1998-2004
· President-elect of the New York State Association of County Executives
· Board Member, New York Association of Counties
· Board Member, County Executives of America
· Committee Member, National Association of Counties: Community and Economic Development Steering Committee
· Board Member, Industrial Development Agency
· Member, Binghamton Breakfast Rotary Club
· Treasurer, American Civic Association Board
· Member, Sons of Italy in America
· Former Vice-President, New York Association of County Clerks
· Former Member, Broome County Municipal Clerks Association
· Former, Legislative Co-Chairperson, New York Association of County Clerks
Education:
· Bachelors of Science, Binghamton University
· Associates Degree, Broome Community College
Recognitions and Honors:
· 2003 edition: Who’s Who in Professional and Business Woman
· 2004 Binghamton City School District Distinguished High School Graduate
Political Achievements:
· Elected 2008 Delegate to National Democratic Convention
· Former City of Binghamton, Democratic Chairperson
· Former Broome County Democratic Chairperson
· First Woman elected to County-wide office
· Member of the New York State Democratic Executive Committee
· Coordinator of Presidential visit for former First Lady Hillary Clinton’s Senate campaign in Broome County
Family and Personal Life:
· Former Barbara Testani-youngest of 9 children born to Arthur and Mary Testani of 59 Pine Street in the City of Binghamton
· Married to Anthony Sr. for over 40 years. They live in Binghamton’s First Ward
· Two sons, former City Councilman and President Anthony Fiala, Jr. of Binghamton. V. James and wife MaryLou of Scranton, PA
· Two grandsons, Nicholas and Nathan, also of Scranton, PA