Kevin comes to e3communications with years of public and private experience. Most recently, he successfully ran two statewide government affairs departments simultaneously. Kevin was director of government relations for the School Administrators Association of NYS and the NYS Public High School Athletic Association. In this capacity, he advised both Associations on legislative and regulatory policy, and political matters.
Prior to lobbying for public education, Kevin worked for Assemblymember Kevin A. Cahill, currently the chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, as his legislative director. While working for Mr. Cahill, he managed the day-to-day operations of the Albany office. In his role as legislative director, Kevin’s core responsibilities were focused on legislative and budgetary priorities for the Assemblyman.
Kevin, a Buffalo native, began his civic career working for the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, first as community investments manager and then as Community Investments Advisor. He was responsible for directing the community outcome-funding allocation process for the organization, strengthening community/agency relations, legislative advocacy, and various other vital functions, such as fundraising, outcome based training and a myriad of community projects across the county.
Kevin received his Master’s in Public Administration from the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University at Buffalo. He has worked on numerous political campaigns and other civic causes. In addition, Kevin has volunteered with organizations such as Deaf Adult Services of Buffalo and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf. Currently, he is Board Member for Wildwood Programs in Albany. Kevin resides in Albany’s historic downtown Center Square.
Kevin can be reached at kbanes@e3communications.com.
