The Peru Gazette

From the office of Representative-elect Elise Stefanik

Glens Falls, NY – Representative-elect Elise Stefanik (R-NY) today announced new staff hires for her office in the 114th Congress.

Anthony Pileggi will serve as District Director. Mr. Pileggi was born and raised in Herkimer County and has worked in public service for most of his career. He worked as the Grassroots Director for Representative Richard Hanna’s (NY-22) successful 2012 re-election campaign and ran daily operations for Hanna’s Binghamton District Office. Most recently, Mr. Pileggi served as Deputy Campaign Manager and Director of Operations for Representative-Elect Elise Stefanik’s successful Congressional campaign, where he served as the principal Liaison to county and local leaders for the campaign. Mr. Pileggi graduated from the University at Albany, State University of New York with a degree in Public Policy and Public Administration.

Chris Perry will serve as Legislative Director. Mr. Perry has served as Legislative Director for outgoing Armed Services Committee Chairman Congressman Buck McKeon since 2011. Mr. Perry, with eight years of federal legislative experience, most recently handled the education and workforce portfolio for Chairman McKeon as well as overseeing a legislative staff of four. Mr. Perry holds a Master of Public Policy degree from George Mason University’s School of Public Policy and is currently working towards an Executive Master of Natural Resources from Virginia Tech where he serves as in Fellowship/Assistantship with the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability. Originally from California, Mr. Perry received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in History from California State University, Northridge.

Ethan Gilbert will serve as Legislative Correspondent. Mr. Gilbert joins the office after running the Watertown office for Representative-Elect Elise Stefanik’s Congressional campaign. Mr. Gilbert is a graduate of Cornell University.

Anderson Briggs will serve as Staff Assistant in Ms. Stefanik’s Washington, D.C. office. Ms. Briggs most recently served as an intern in Representative Chris Gibson’s office (NY-19) and is a recent graduate of the State University of New York College at Cortland.

“I am pleased to announce that Anthony will join my team as District Director. Anthony knows the 21st District intimately and is a tremendously hard worker. He has a servant’s heart and great humility, and he will bring great institutional knowledge and energy to our district operations,” Stefanik said.

“I am also fortunate to have one of the most experienced and sought after Legislative Directors in the House of Representatives join my team.”

“Chris has demonstrated his mastery of key policy issues – with a particular expertise in Armed services as the LD for a former chairman – and has a proven track record. His experience and insights will bring great value to the North Country and I am excited to have him on our team.

“I am also pleased to have Ethan and Anderson on the team. Their strong New York ties, background and experience will serve our constituents well. We will prioritize constituent service above all else, and these two will help make sure that is a daily reality,” Stefanik said.

Mr. Pileggi, Mr. Perry, Mr. Gilbert, and Ms. Briggs will officially begin work on January 3, 2015.