EMPIRE - Key Persons

Arthur "Jerry" Kremer - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chairman of the Municipal and Regulatory Affairs Department at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek
  • Government Relations Counsel to Canon USA
  • Partner and Chair of the Municipal and Regulatory
Jerry has served as government relations counsel to Canon USA, Public Service Electric & Gas, Hostelworld, New York State Bowling Proprietor's Association, Bus Association of New York State, Town of North Hempstead, the New York State Power Authority and various medical groups, technology groups and prominent energy companies. City and State magazine has designated him as one of the most powerful lobbyists in Albany and he is a member of the Hall of Fame of Long Island Business News. In addition, Jerry is a Colonel (Ret.) in the New York State Guard. He is Chair of the New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance, a 200 member group which advocates positions on key energy issues. He is also currently serving as Special Counsel to the Mayor of Mt. Vernon, NY. As an extension of his professional life, he has served for 16 years on the Committee on Professionalism in the Law by appointment of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Arthur "Jerry" Kremer is a partner and chair of the Municipal and Regulatory Affairs Department at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., and is President of Empire Government Strategies, a successful lobbying group. He has enjoyed a long and distinguished career not only in law, but also in government. His career in government began with his appointment as Corporation Counsel of Long Beach, N.Y. Jerry was elected to 13 terms in the New York State assembly and was the only Long Island legislator to ever head the prestigious Ways and Means Committee. He has served by appointment of the Governor to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Capital Review Board and the Public Authorities Control Board.

Catherine Fee - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Catherine has a distinguished record of private and public service. As Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Business Development for the Nassau County Industrial Development… Education: Adelphi University, MBA; Queens College, B.A.