SEDC President Greg Connors Joins University Council  

Empire State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Connors, president and CEO at Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to its University Council. The appointment was made by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. 

Connors has a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades in real estate, economic development, and community and government relations. In August 2023, Connors was appointed president and CEO of the SEDC. His career highlights include a decade of leadership at GlobalFoundries’ Office of Government Relations and his tenure as town and county supervisor for Stillwater. There, he co-authored legislation that established the Luther Forest Technology Campus, now home to GlobalFoundries Fab 8. Connors also authored the only municipal tax revenue sharing agreement in New York state.  

“I am honored to join SUNY Empire’s University Council and look forward to collaborating with its dedicated group of leaders,” said Connors. “I believe strongly in the power of education to create opportunities and drive economic growth, and I am excited to learn from and contribute to SUNY Empire’s ability to do both.” 

“We are thrilled to welcome Greg Connors to our University Council,” said SUNY Empire President Lisa Vollendorf. “His leadership and extensive expertise in government and economic development will be incredibly valuable as we work to strengthen the workforce and communities across the state by providing affordable, flexible, and high-quality education to learners of all ages.”