Carl E. Farone, Jr. has been reappointed Executive Director of the Development Authority of the North Country by the organization’s Board of Directors. His new contract extends until August, 2029.

Farone has been employed by the Authority for 25 years. He was appointed executive director in July, 2020. Immediately prior to serving as executive director, he held the roles of Deputy Executive Director and Chief Fiscal Officer.

Farone started as a Project Development Specialist at the Development Authority, managing a $21 million lending portfolio, and was later actively involved in the creation of the Authority’s Open Access Telecommunications Network. Once the Network was fully operational, he moved to the Finance office and in 2007 was named Comptroller. In 2019, Farone was promoted to Deputy Executive Director/Chief Fiscal Officer.

During his four years as executive director, Farone has overseen the opening of the expansion of the regional landfill, led the Authority through challenges of COVID-19, guided significant enhancements to the regional broadband network, initiated significant investments in both water and wastewater infrastructure serving Fort Drum, and continued to ensure that the Authority is a valuable partner to North Country communities.