Andy Stewart Joins Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress

PEARL RIVER, NY - From Andy Stewart Pattern for Progress: Andy Stewart, who served three terms as the elected Town Supervisor of the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County from 2012-2017, has joined Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress as a Senior Vice President for Research & Analysis.

“We’re excited to welcome Andy to Pattern,” said President & CEO Jonathan Drapkin, who has led the organization for the past decade. “Andy's experience in local government and economic development perfectly complement our mission, and enables us to take on new government efficiency projects.”

“Leading a town made me realize how much we need regional solutions to the issues facing our communities,” said Stewart, “I’m thrilled to join Pattern’s team of problem solvers and work for the success of the Hudson Valley region.”

During his time as Supervisor, Andy Stewart focused on improving government efficiency, promoting shared services in order to reduce the tax burden on local residents and businesses, and championing economic development, including redeveloping the vacant Rockland Psychiatric Center property for a new JP Morgan Chase data center. Stewart, who holds a PhD in geography from Rutgers, formerly served as Executive Director of non-profit Keep Rockland Beautiful for 11 years.

Among Pattern's best known projects are the Urban Action Agenda (UAA), a major, multi-year initiative to promote the growth and revitalization of 25 communities throughout the Hudson Valley, the annual County Leaders breakfasts that bring together the Executives of the region's counties for conversation about important regional issues, and the popular Fellows program that has trained over 220 leaders in regional approaches in the last 10 years.

Photo courtesy of Andy Stewart, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress