About MIDA

The Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency

We are a public benefit corporation of the State of New York. A public benefit corporation is designed to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of civic facilities, among others, for the purpose of promoting, attracting and developing economically sound commerce and industry to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the State of New York, to improve their prosperity and standard of living, and to prevent unemployment and economic deterioration.

Our Mission

The Town of Montgomery IDA advances the economic prosperity and quality of life of the Town of Montgomery and its residents by attracting and acting in support of economic development projects, placemaking, workforce development initiatives, energy sustainability and private investment in infrastructure through utilizing the statutory powers of the agency set forth under the provisions of the laws of New York State. Our tax incentive programs aid in the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses and job opportunities while strategically positioning the Town of Montgomery as the premier Hudson Valley destination to work, live and visit.

Our Leadership

The Town of Montgomery filed a Certificate of Establishment relating to the Agency with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 3, 1971. The Agency shall be comprised of seven (7) members as appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Montgomery. Each Member must be a resident of the Town of Montgomery and must file an oath of office with the Orange County Clerk.

Board of directors

Jeffrey D. Crist

Chairman, Member

John Dickson

1st Vice Chairman, Member

J. Thomas Jones

2nd Vice Chairman, Member

Matthew P. Stoddard

Treasurer, Member

Robert Santo

Member

George DeClue

Member

Felicia Kalan

Executive Director, Procurement Officer

Audit Committee

Jeffrey D. Crist
Matthew P. Stoddard
John Dickson

Finance Committee

Matthew P. Stoddard
John W. Dickson
J. Thomas Jones

Governance Committee

Jeffrey D. Crist
Robert Santo
George DeClue