Paul J. Tronolone
Vice President for Policy & Planning - WNY at Empire State Development- Claim this Profile
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David Stebbins
Paul Tronolone is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical urban planners I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I have worked directly with him, as both a consultant and public official, on many projects over the past 30+ years. He brings both tremendous technical knowledge and practical policy perspectives to his work. He is a very effective communicator, with excellent writing and verbal skills. Paul has demonstrated an ability to thoroughly analyze complex urban planning problems and formulate effective and realistic solutions to those problems. I have relied on Paul many times over the years for helpful advice on various projects and programs that I have worked on, and he has never disappointed me with providing sound, practical advice. He has also demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul for any urban policy or urban planning position.
Ernie Boughman, AICP
I had the great privilege to work for Paul Tronolone at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Paul is a consummate professional and understands the importance of visionary planning within the boundary of reality. He always puts client and employee needs above his own and works day and night until the job is done – and done correctly. I highly recommend Paul Tronolone.
David Stebbins
Paul Tronolone is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical urban planners I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I have worked directly with him, as both a consultant and public official, on many projects over the past 30+ years. He brings both tremendous technical knowledge and practical policy perspectives to his work. He is a very effective communicator, with excellent writing and verbal skills. Paul has demonstrated an ability to thoroughly analyze complex urban planning problems and formulate effective and realistic solutions to those problems. I have relied on Paul many times over the years for helpful advice on various projects and programs that I have worked on, and he has never disappointed me with providing sound, practical advice. He has also demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul for any urban policy or urban planning position.
Ernie Boughman, AICP
I had the great privilege to work for Paul Tronolone at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Paul is a consummate professional and understands the importance of visionary planning within the boundary of reality. He always puts client and employee needs above his own and works day and night until the job is done – and done correctly. I highly recommend Paul Tronolone.
David Stebbins
Paul Tronolone is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical urban planners I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I have worked directly with him, as both a consultant and public official, on many projects over the past 30+ years. He brings both tremendous technical knowledge and practical policy perspectives to his work. He is a very effective communicator, with excellent writing and verbal skills. Paul has demonstrated an ability to thoroughly analyze complex urban planning problems and formulate effective and realistic solutions to those problems. I have relied on Paul many times over the years for helpful advice on various projects and programs that I have worked on, and he has never disappointed me with providing sound, practical advice. He has also demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul for any urban policy or urban planning position.
Ernie Boughman, AICP
I had the great privilege to work for Paul Tronolone at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Paul is a consummate professional and understands the importance of visionary planning within the boundary of reality. He always puts client and employee needs above his own and works day and night until the job is done – and done correctly. I highly recommend Paul Tronolone.
David Stebbins
Paul Tronolone is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical urban planners I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I have worked directly with him, as both a consultant and public official, on many projects over the past 30+ years. He brings both tremendous technical knowledge and practical policy perspectives to his work. He is a very effective communicator, with excellent writing and verbal skills. Paul has demonstrated an ability to thoroughly analyze complex urban planning problems and formulate effective and realistic solutions to those problems. I have relied on Paul many times over the years for helpful advice on various projects and programs that I have worked on, and he has never disappointed me with providing sound, practical advice. He has also demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul for any urban policy or urban planning position.
Ernie Boughman, AICP
I had the great privilege to work for Paul Tronolone at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Paul is a consummate professional and understands the importance of visionary planning within the boundary of reality. He always puts client and employee needs above his own and works day and night until the job is done – and done correctly. I highly recommend Paul Tronolone.
Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified Planners
Experience
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Empire State Development
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United States
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Economic Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President for Policy & Planning - WNY
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Feb 2015 - Present
Responsible for the formulation, development, and implementation of urban development policies, activities, and projects in furtherance of ESD efforts to revitalize urban centers in the Western New York Region. Leads, oversees, and coordinates various activities of the ESD staff and at ESD’s two Western New York subsidiaries, including but not limited to the development of strategic mission statements for the agency, development of annual goals and action items, and specific capital, organizational, incentive assistance, or other site-specific projects. Also responsible for augmenting ESD’s Design and Construction capabilities in Upstate New York by providing technical support related to city planning, environmental review, construction, and historic resources management for capital projects. Major efforts include planning and implementation of key components of New York State's $1.5 Billion comprehensive economic development initiative in Western New York, particularly redevelopment efforts on Buffalo's East Side such as the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Area, the Northland Workforce Training Center, Burgard High School's Advanced Manufacturing Program, and a $65 million investment program for commercial corridors on Buffalo’s East Side.
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Senior Project Manager
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2015
Responsible for project management, procurement, planning, and development duties for Niagara Falls subsidiary of Empire State Development (ESD), ESD’s Western New York Regional Office, and ESD’s Buffalo subsidiary, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. Spearheaded and advanced major projects in: infrastructure, such as two $25-45 MM+ projects to reconfigure and/or eliminate segments of the former Robert Moses Parkway to open waterfront access along the Niagara River; downtown development, such as planning/environmental review for Buffalo's $100 MM+ Canalside Project; overall project management for the $10+ MM re-establishment of Old Falls Street and the $35 MM Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, both in downtown Niagara Falls; as well as a host of major planning and environmental review efforts in Buffalo, Rochester, and across Upstate New York.
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Parsons Brinckerhoff in the USA (now WSP USA)
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supervisor - City Planning
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May 1997 - Dec 2005
In conjunction with company’s NY Metro region, led all Upstate New York State planning/ development activities for “top-five” U.S. engineering & planning firm, as rated by Engineering News Record. Managed notable planning and/or design efforts for some of Upstate New York’s largest infrastructure projects including the $50 MM Erie Canal Harbor Project, the $60 MM Southtowns Connector/Buffalo Outer Harbor Project, the establishment and early efforts on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, as well as urban redevelopment projects in Niagara Falls and in Syracuse, NY. Also managed selected efforts at East Coast US Marine Corps installations.
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Ecology and Environment, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Urban Planner
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1992 - 1997
Hired as associate planner and subsequently promoted to Senior Planner and then Planning Group Supervisor. Prepared/managed various projects for federal, state, and local agencies, and private companies in locations across the United States. Notable efforts included planning documents for the Crossroads Arena (now Key Bank Center) in Buffalo; U.S. Navy base reuse/redevelopment projects in Jacksonville, FL, Charleston, SC, and Davisville, RI; and U.S. Navy/Army installation development projects in Virginia Beach, VA, Fort Davis and Seattle, WA, Cherry Point, NC, Beaufort and Charleston, SC; Key West, FL, and Vieques and Roosevelt Roads, PR.
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E. Eugene Oross Associates
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New Jersey/New York Metro Area
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Project Planner
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1987 - 1992
NJ Licensed Professional Planner responsible for the preparation of municipal comprehensive plans, development ordinances, and special planning studies such as historic preservation plans, redevelopment projects, and traffic studies. Served as consultant city planner to and testified as expert witness before governing bodies, planning boards, and zoning boards of various municipalities in the NY/NJ Metropolitan Area. NJ Licensed Professional Planner responsible for the preparation of municipal comprehensive plans, development ordinances, and special planning studies such as historic preservation plans, redevelopment projects, and traffic studies. Served as consultant city planner to and testified as expert witness before governing bodies, planning boards, and zoning boards of various municipalities in the NY/NJ Metropolitan Area.
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South Plainfield Downtown Revitalization Commission
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South Plainfield, New Jersey
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Project Consultant
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1986 - 1988
Retained as consultant to prepare revitalization program for the borough’s central business district. Retained as consultant to prepare revitalization program for the borough’s central business district.
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Education
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Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Master of City & Regional Planning -
School of Architecture at Syracuse University
Coursework in Architecture -
University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Design & Planning