New York State Public Employees

Albany, NY · Founded 1979

Union representing professional, scientific, and technical employees of New York State and public agencies

Primary audience
State Employees
Work area
Labor Representation
Topic
Workers Rights
Contact
Christopher Leo

About Organization

New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) serves as the collective bargaining agent for professional, scientific, and technical employees across New York State government and public agencies. Based in Albany, NY, the organization has represented its members since 1979. With 171 employees and $44.0 million in annual revenue as of 2023, PEF negotiates employment terms and advocates for workforce rights.

What They Focus On

Workforce Rights

Advocates for fair employment terms, merit-based advancement, and ethical performance standards for public service professionals

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates comprehensive contracts covering wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security for state employees

Member Support

Provides grievance representation, contract enforcement, educational resources, and direct assistance to professional workforce members

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$44.0M

+8.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$43.0M

+5.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$36.5M

+4.3% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

171

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $43,969,654 $42,994,914 $36,464,930 171
2022 $40,393,285 $40,721,761 $34,967,695 171
2021 $40,993,536 $37,332,741 $31,308,144 171
2020 $37,933,489 $34,610,465 $28,910,998 176
2019 $38,372,951 $37,663,204 $22,808,280 180
2018 $38,504,552 $37,274,002 $22,484,695 169
2017 $38,999,859 $37,782,840 $20,247,519 169

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Representation

    Elected leaders and staff represent members in negotiations with state agencies and employers

  • 02

    Contract Administration

    Specialized teams enforce collective bargaining agreements and process grievances through formal channels

  • 03

    Field Support

    Statewide network of representatives provides direct assistance to members at their worksites

  • 04

    Democratic Governance

    Members elect leadership and participate in decisions through executive board and council structures

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by New York State Public Employees

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates contracts and represents members on all terms and conditions of employment with state agencies

Member Services

Provides resources, grievance support, and orientation for union members across professional workforce categories

Field Services

Delivers statewide support through regional representatives and stewards who assist members with workplace issues

Leadership Development

Trains union leaders, stewards, and committee members through workshops and educational programs

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind New York State Public Employees.

CL

Christopher Leo

Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $192,500
JC

Joseph Cocci

Director Of Mis
Full-time
Compensation: $182,923
DG

Debra Greenberg

Director Of Contract Administration
Full-time
Compensation: $177,271
KV

Katherine Vorwald

Statewide Director Of Field Services
Full-time
Compensation: $168,302
TK

Todd Kerner

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $158,366
WS

Wayne Spence

President
Full-time
Compensation: $113,250
DW

Darlene Williams

Vice-President
Full-time
Compensation: $45,884
RD

Randi Diantonio

Vice-President
Full-time
Compensation: $35,722
SD

Sharon Desilva

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $18,160
EG

Edward Greene

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $203,798
BS

Barbara Stransky

Region 7 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
BO

Bernadette O'Connor

Region 11 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
CD

Christopher Dunham

Region 6 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
DB

Danielle Bridger

Region 8 Coordinator
Full-time
DD

David Dubofksy

Region 5 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
DJ

Diane Jaulus

Region 9 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
GC

Gina Corona

Region 4 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
LA

Leisa Abraham

Region 3 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
MS

Michele Silsby

Region 1 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
RM

Radhakrishna Mohan

Region 10 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
SW

Shelby Wisneski

Region 2 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
WH

William Holthausen

Region 12 Coordinator
18 hrs/week
AP

Adirondack Park

AA

Agriculture and Markets

FN

First Name

LN

Last Name

CS

Civil Service

CO

Commission of Corrections

CV

Crime Victims Board

PA

Parks and Recreation

SL

State Liquor Authority

SP

State Police

TF

Tax & Finance

WC

Workers’ Compensation Board

Milestones

1979

Union Founded

1979

New York State Public Employees Federation established to represent professional state workers

2020

Workforce Advocacy Expanded

2020

Continued representation through pandemic challenges while maintaining 176 employees and $37.9 million operations

2023

Revenue Growth

2023

Reached $44.0 million in annual revenue representing continued membership support and organizational strength

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

JD
Joseph Donahue Secretary-Treasurer 35.00 hrs/week · $58,199
AD
Abdallahi Diop Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AF
Albert Famularo Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AP
Amy Pacholk Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AR
Angela Reh Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AR
Angelina Rodriguez Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AP
Angelo Polito Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
AK
Aseem Kumar Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
BC
Barbara Coniglio Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
BM
Bellew McManus Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
BD
Brian Dubois Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
BG
Bruce Giddings Pef Trustee 7.00 hrs/week
CA
Carl Ankrah Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
CA
Catherine Adams Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
CD
Catherine Dell'angelo Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
CB
Christopher Buman Pef Trustee 7.00 hrs/week
CF
Christopher Ford Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
CJ
Christopher Jordan Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
CD
Conrad Davis Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
DW
Daniel Winkler Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
DD
David Downing Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
DT
David Takor Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
DM
Denise Martin Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
EL
Erik Latremore Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
EB
Erika Baker Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
GG
Germaine Greco Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
GA
Girma Agonafer Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
GS
Gregory Salamida Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
GS
Gustavo Santos Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
GC
Gwendolyn Culpepper Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
HB
Harold Brewster Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
HK
Heather Kammerer Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
IB
Indermattie Balkaran Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
IG
Ivan Giannou Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JW
Jakob Westman Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JD
James Desso Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JR
James Reppert Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JC
Janette Clark Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JT
Jeanette Tyler Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JR
Joan Rosegreen Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JI
John Ingram Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JT
John Thomsen Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JB
Jordan Blatz Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JK
Joseph Klein Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KB
Keith Browne Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KN
Kelly Nadeau Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KD
Kenneth Dischel Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KF
Kenneth Ferro Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kevin Jones Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kyle Jacobson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
LC
Laura Cloidt Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
LR
Leticia Rivera Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
LW
Lisa Wells Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
LG
Lori Greenizen Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MD
Mamadou Diallo Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MY
Mariea Young Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MC
Mario Chiarello Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MR
Martin Robinson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MF
Matthew Fagan Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MK
Matthew Karp Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MW
Matthew Wisnowski Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MK
Maureen Kozakiewicz Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MC
Mohammed Chowdhury Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MM
Monica Moore Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
MH
Muriel Hardy-Lee Pef Trustee 7.00 hrs/week
MG
Myron Getman Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
NT
Nicole Tarson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
PM
Patricia Mason Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
PO
Patricia Otoole Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
PT
Patricia Trowbridge Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
PG
Paul Gendron Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
PU
Paul Uebelhoer Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RA
Rachel Amodio-Kopp Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RM
Raymond Moroz Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RV
Richard Vehlow Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RD
Robert Doran Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RH
Robert Harms Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RH
Robert Hodson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RM
Robin Matthews Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RD
Ross Dorsey Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
RA
Rudy Arias Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SC
Sabu Cherian Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SA
Scarlett Ahmed Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SD
Scott Dobe Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Staub Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SW
Scott Wendt Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SD
Sean Dobbin Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SL
Sharon Lamb Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SM
Stacy Morey Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SC
Stephanie Champagne Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SP
Stephen Powers Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SD
Steven Drake Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
SB
Susan Billi Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
TM
Tamara Martin Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
TO
Tanya Oliver Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
VS
Ved Shravah Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
VC
Vincent Cicatello Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
WB
Wanda Bates Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
WC
William Clingersmith Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
WC
William Cruz Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
WF
William Ferguson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
YJ
Yatram Jagroop Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week
JS
Jeff Satz Civil Service Enforcement Board Member
GA
Grievance Appeal Panel Reports to the President and reviews cases when members object to PEF’s decision not to advance a grievance to step 3.

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.9M

Highest Paid

$298K

Edward Greene

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Edward Greene General Counsel $203,798 $93,783 $297,581 35
Christopher Leo Chief Of Staff $192,500 $81,610 $274,110 35
Joseph Cocci Director Of Mis $182,923 $88,737 $271,660 35
Debra Greenberg Director Of Contract Administration $177,271 $87,349 $264,620 35
Katherine Vorwald Statewide Director Of Field Services $168,302 $86,697 $254,999 35
Todd Kerner Executive Director $158,366 $40,533 $198,899 35
Wayne Spence President $113,250 $21,020 $134,270 35
Joseph Donahue Secretary-Treasurer $58,199 $10,108 $68,307 35
Darlene Williams Vice-President $45,884 $8,421 $54,305 35
Randi Diantonio Vice-President $35,722 $5,751 $41,473 35
Sharon Desilva Vice President $18,160 $2,012 $20,172 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$10K Total Given
Democratic $9,515 (91%)
Other/PAC $950 (9%)
100 Contributions
$105 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

16 Individual Donors
SC
Seiu Cope 1 contribution • $2,500 avg
$2,500
KS
Katherine Shea 4 contributions • $500 avg
$2,000
GA
Glenn Adler 25 contributions • $64 avg
$1,593
KS
Kristina Sermersheim 38 contributions • $23 avg
$857
SW
Scott Washburn 4 contributions • $150 avg
$600

Other Individual Contributors

#6
NB

Neal Bisno

Pittsburgh, PA

$500 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#7
SU

Steven Ury

Los Angeles, CA

$500 Total
2 Contributions
ACTBLUE HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#8
JH

Jennifer Hunter

Washington, DC

$500 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT ACTBLUE
#9
MT

Marisol Thomer

Arlington, VA

$500 Total
2 Contributions
ACTBLUE HARRIS VICTORY
#10
JA

Joan Allen

San Francisco, CA

$250 Total
5 Contributions
TRUTH TO POWER
#11
MN

Mark Naccarato

Nashville, TN

$200 Total
4 Contributions
ACTBLUE
#12
TS

Travis Stein

San Leandro, CA

$200 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#13
LB

Lawrence Bortoluzzi

Brooklyn, NY

$150 Total
6 Contributions
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#14
CS

Chris Seymour

Brooklyn, NY

$50 Total
1 Contribution
THE PAC FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE
#15
DH

David Huerta

Los Angeles, CA

$50 Total
2 Contributions
JIMMY GOMEZ FOR CONGRESS
#16
RS

Robert Shore

Bethesda, MD

$15 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Kristina Sermersheim with 38 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Katherine Shea at $500 each
🎯
Top Recipient BECCA BALINT FOR VERMONT — $2,500

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

5 Registrations
3 Clients

Clients 3 total

S
Service Employees International Union
3 filings
S
Service Employees International Union 775 (Seiu 775)
1 filing
S
Service Employees International Union Ctw-Clc
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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