Alex Payan Candidate for Port Chester Village Trustee

Alex Payan announced today his candidacy for Village of Port Chester Trustee. “It would be an honor for me to become a Trustee for the Village of Port Chester. I am proud to be part of a community that fosters and reflects its diversity through the united and varied mix of individuals, families, businesses, and restaurants. At the root of our village is the Village Board, where we interact, exchange ideas, and keep moving Port Chester forward - yes, this is definitely a board I want to be a part of,” stated Payan.

Payan is an alumnus of the Port Chester School District, having attended Thomas A. Edison School, Port Chester Middle School, and Port Chester High School. His academic journey continued at Pace University where he graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management. While Payan was earning his undergraduate degree, he was invited to join the Delta Chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma – an International Business Honor Society. Payan furthered his education at Manhattanville College, where he graduated with Kappa Delta Pi Honors and earned both a M.S. in Professional Studies and a M.S. in Educational Studies. With a passion for learning, Payan continues his studies at New York University in a Post-Master Advanced Program in Education, expecting to graduate in 2018. Furthering his business knowledge, Payan is also studying at Long Island University where he plans to graduate later this year with a Master’s of Business Administration in Management. In addition, Payan continues to broaden his leadership skills at Manhattanville College pursuing a M.S. in Business Leadership, with an anticipated graduation date of 2017. Payan upholds his passion for education, not only as a student but also as an educator, putting to use his Master’s Degree in TESOL M.P.S. as an adjunct ESL teacher at both Norwalk Community College and EF International Language Center.

Payan is deeply committed to the well-being, development, and future successes of Port Chester and its residents – both young and old alike. With a desire of moving Port Chester Forward, it is of no surprise that Payan excels in his current position as Director for Port Chester Cares. A community coalition, whose members work together to promote a positive, safe, productive, and healthy lifestyle for individuals, families, and children. Utilizing his leadership skills, Payan guides multiple sectors of the coalition in the design, coordination, planning, implementing, and evaluation of community wide prevention efforts.

“I am highly motivated and driven to excellence”, says Payan. “Also, I work effectively in a cross-functional team organization and am comfortable dealing with all levels of clients in a multicultural environment.” Payan has over fifteen years of marketing research experience in the corporate world with an array of international companies such as Kraft Foods Global (Shopper Insights), Synovate (Consumer Insights & Strategy), The NPD Group (Custom Research), and TNS Global (Custom Research). His background in the marketing field includes various methodologies in quantitative and qualitative market research studies, branding, product testing, customer segmentation, concept tests, awareness and usage, strategic brand positioning and tracking, international studies, and media/advertising projects. The spectrum of his work consists of writing proposals, final data analysis utilizing SPSS and Quanvert analysis, questionnaire design, sample selection, data collection, and report presentations.

Moving to Port Chester as a young child, Payan is now raising his own family in Port Chester with his wife, Marianela. “The Port Chester community watched me grow up here - school, my first job, married at St. Peter’s Church,” comments Payan, “I want my kids to have the same good memories that I have. It’s important to me to make sure that Port Chester remains the place I proudly call home, not only for my own family but for the entire community.” Payan maintains his dedication to Port Chester by being involved in numerous civic organizations. His community affiliations include, Consultant, Town of Rye Model American Community Project and Summer Internship Youth Program, 2010-2015; Board member, PR & Marketing Committee for the Clay Art Center, 2015-present; Chair, Village of Port Chester Board of Ethics 2014-present; Director nominee, Port Chester/Rye Brook Rotary Club International, 2013-present; Advisory Board member, Port Chester Salvation Army, 2013-present; Board member for the Carver Center, 2013-present; Board member of the Port Chester/Rye Brook Council of Community Services, 2013-present; Member of the NAACP – Port Chester/Rye Brook, 2016-present; and former member, Village of Port Chester Waterfront Commission, 2011-2013. In addition, Payan is a Board Trustee for District X in the Westchester Library System since 2015.

“I am a lifelong resident and will bring my experience, knowledge, and educational background to make Port Chester a stronger community,” commented Payan. “I look forward to being involved with the citizens of Port Chester; learning and listening to their needs and sharing our ideas.” Payan’s top priorities for the Village of Port Chester are:

1. Improve and support the quality of life for our senior citizens, youth, and working class.

2. Hold the line on taxes, spending, and debt.

3. Government accountability and transparency.

4. Guarantee the waterfront revitalization comes to fruition and is profitable.

5. Ensure Starwood Capital will not adversely affect the school system and Port Chester taxpayers.

6. Develop innovative initiatives to spur local economic growth.

“I respectfully ask my friends, neighbors, and residents of the Village of Port Chester to become a supporter by signing my petition or displaying a yard sign, together we can move Port Chester Forward,” stated Payan. Those interested in volunteer opportunities, or have questions about Alex Payan’s Campaign for Village Trustee are encouraged to email alex@alexpayan.com or call at (914) 623-3077.

The Village of Port Chester Trustee election will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Early voting in the Village of Port Chester will start on March 7, 2016 - March 11, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on March 12, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Village Hall, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY. “I ask for your support in moving Port Chester Forward by casting your six votes for me, Alex Payan, on Tuesday, March 15th,” says Payan.

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