BATH -- A Hornell native with a solid background in finance
has been named Steuben County Deputy Manager. Christopher Brewer was appointed
recently by county Manager Jack Wheeler, with the strong endorsement of county
Legislature Chairman Joe Hauryski, and the county Legislature’s Administration
Committee. The position became vacant in January with the departure of Mitchell Alger. “Chris comes to us with a solid background in finance and his
experience will help to strengthen county operations, including economic
development,” Hauryski said. “It’s a big job and Chris will be a key element.”
A 2003 graduate of SUNY Brockport, Brewer most recently
served the community as Steuben Trust Company Vice-President and Commercial Loan
Officer, setting in motion millions of dollars in commercial loans in Hornell,
Bath, Canisteo and Dansville. Brewer also chairs the Regional Economic
Development Energy Corporation and has worked closely with the Steuben County
Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA). “I am looking forward to working with
all departments heads, including (county Finance Commissioner) Pat Donnelly,
and I’ve worked for some time with (SCIDA Executive Director) Jamie Johnson,”
Brewer said. “They both are invaluable to the county and this will be a team
effort. “I would like to assist all our partner agencies continue to attract
employees and companies within the county and to further strengthen all
associated economies.” Recently appointed to the St. Ann’s Academy board of directors,
Brewer has two young sons. “Chris is already a strong leader in our community,
and I’m very excited he’s chosen to bring his skills to Steuben County
government,” said Wheeler. “We have a lot to accomplish and I look forward to
working with him on all of our important efforts.”
