POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (November 18, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Dan Ahouse, President of Stockade Strategies LLC, to its board of directors.
Stockade Strategies is a Kingston-based consulting firm specializing in government affairs and economic and community development services for corporate, municipal and not-for-profit clients. The core mission of the company is to facilitate smart, sustainable growth in the Hudson Valley through collaboration and communication between public and private stakeholders.
Prior to starting Stockade Strategies, Ahouse managed the New York government affairs portfolio for Altice USA, and, prior to that, Cablevision. In that capacity he represented the company in Albany on legislative and regulatory matters and managed the company’s relationships with the more than 200 municipalities served on Long Island, in New York City and throughout the Hudson Valley. Before joining Cablevision, Ahouse served as chief of staff to U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey. During a 15-year tenure with the Congressman, Ahouse held positions in both Washington and New York and played integral roles in several of the Congressman’s priority projects, including the creation of The Solar Energy Consortium and support for the construction of the Walkway over the Hudson.
Ahouse has been Vice Chair of the T-SEC, The Strategic Economic Consortium, Board of Directors since 2011. The organization is an inter-regional, industry-led, public/private partnership, dedicated to enabling manufacturing innovation and engaging academic institutions. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for Walkway Over the Hudson from 2015 to 2018.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dan to our HVEDC Board of Directors,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of HVEDC. “Dan’s background in politics, government and development is extensive. He will be a great asset and provide valuable insight to HVEDC and its Board of Directors.”
“I am excited to join the leadership team at HVEDC,” Ahouse said. “The organization’s work is critical to the long-term economic success and sustainability of the Hudson Valley and I am looking forward to lending my thoughts and expertise in a meaningful way that impacts and grows our business community.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC):
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.
