Senior Staff

  • Photo of Thomas J. Basile Esq. - Executive Director

    Thomas J. Basile Esq. - Executive Director

    New York Republican State Committee Throughout his career, Thomas J. Basile has served in a number of political, communications and public relations positions addressing a variety of high profile issues in both the public and private sector.  In October, 2009 he was named Executive...

  • Matthew Walter - Director of Strategic Planning

    Born and raised in Syracuse, Matthew graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a dual major in Political Science and French.  Matthew continued his education by receiving a Masters’ degree from the College of Saint Rose in the field of American Political History with a focus on New York State...

  • Jason Weingartner - Director of Finance

    In 1996, Jason began his career at the New York political fundraising firm of Cathy Blaney and Associates. Moving up the ladder to become one of the top fundraisers of the firm and the country, he has worked directly with a wide array of Republican candidates, elected officials, and...

  • Alexander Carey - Director of Communications

    Alex Carey, 31, comes to the New York State Republican Party after serving in the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty since February, 2006, first as Deputy Press Secretary, then as Press Secretary and Spokesman for Greater Minnesota.  He has spent the past eight years in politics...

  • David Previte Esq. - In-House Counsel and Compliance Manager

    David Previte is a native of Rome, NY and has been serving as In-House Counsel to the New York Republican State Committee since 2008.  David advises the Committee on matters relating to campaign finance, party organization and election law and has completed professional training through the...