Welcome to Picotte

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Government Affairs Office

Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs & Economic Development, Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq.,

111 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12210

Executive in charge of Albany office: Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq., assistant vice president, Government Affairs & Economic Development

Headquarters: Poughkeepsie

Number of employees: 1 (Albany); 850 (corporate-wide)

Length of time in Albany: Opened its first Albany office this year

About Central Hudson: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving about 300,000 electric customers and 74,000 natural gas customers in the Mid-Hudson River Valley – in nine counties from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City north to the Capital District at Albany. It was founded in 1900 with the combination of two Newburgh-area utilities.

Why Picotte? “Because of location; 111 Washington is a block from the Capitol and the Legislative Office Building. Since our Albany office focuses on government affairs, being near the Capitol and LOB is key.” – Anthony S. Campagiorni

Law Offices of Joseph F. Jacob

Founder & Principal Attorney Joseph F. Jacob

18 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY 12211

Founder & principal attorney: Joseph F. Jacob

Number of employees: 1

About the Law Offices of Joseph F. Jacob: The firm concentrates on business and corporate law, health care law and international transactions, mostly with the Middle East, where Mr. Jacob is originally from.

The back story: Mr. Jacob is also the owner and founder of Enana & Co., which specializes in high-end reproductions – home furnishings and mosaic art. Last year the company consolidated its retail business and closed its retail showroom in Englewood, N.J. It continues select projects with corporate and individual clients. Mr. Jacob has lived in the Capital Region since 2000.

Why Picotte? “Corporate Woods is the premier address in the Capital Region with a wealth of access to industries, professionals and government agencies. It is ideal for professional companies. It provides clients easy access, in a well maintained business complex, that is conducive for efficiency and productivity for any business.” – Joseph F. Jacob

Smith Hoke, PLLC

Founder & Principal Attorney, Wayne A. Smith Jr.

18 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY 12211

Founder & principal attorney: Wayne A. Smith Jr.

Number of employees: 2

Founded: 2007

About Smith Hoke: The firm concentrates in the areas of estate and tax planning; family and matrimonial law; business development; real estate; tax preparation; personal injury; litigation; and motor vehicle violations. Mr. Smith stressed: “We pride ourselves in providing our clients prompt and efficient service.”

The back story: After graduating from Siena College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and working for the SUNY Research Foundation, Mr. Smith received his law degree from Albany Law School where he was a managing editor of its Journal of Science and Technology and the first president of its Tax Society.

Why Picotte? “When I was looking for space, Picotte was excellent to work with. And the quality of Picotte buildings is unmatched.” – Wayne A. Smith Jr.