Thomas G. Phillips, Sr. has served as the Executive Director of the Center for the past twenty years. Under his leadership, the Center has developed into a prime resource for regional entities to achieve growth and establish financial sustainability thereby creating and retaining jobs within the Hudson Valley. During his tenure the Center has developed a corporate culture dedicated to serving our clients through the application and development, if required, of professional, cost-effective and innovative solutions to client issues impeding growth and long term viability.