From: Long Island Contractors Association
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Hauppauge, New York 11788
(631) 231-LICA
www.licanys.org

Contact: Rubenstein Associates 212-843-8070, Gary Lewi

For immediate release - January 5, 2010

Louis Imbroto of Plainview Named Manager of Policy & Government Affairs by Long Island Contractors' Association

The Long Island Contractors' Association (LICA) is pleased to announce that Louis Imbroto has been appointed Manager of Policy & Government Affairs of the organization. LICA, the voice of Long Island's highway and infrastructure professionals has grown to over 140 member firms, contributing $3.8 billion in economic activity to the Long Island economy. Imbroto will be responsible serve as liaison to federal, state and local elected officials and to governmental and agency representatives involved in funding, regulating and approving infrastructure projects.

"Louis Imbroto brings comprehensive legal and legislative affairs background, extensive community service, and outstanding capabilities to LICA," said Executive Director Marc Herbst. "His legal experience in criminal and civil matters, working in public and private settings as well as his experience in Albany is key to our continuing support for our members. Louis will assist with the continued expansion of programs and activities as we maintain industry standards, monitor state and local regulatory actions, advocate for increased funding of public infrastructure projects, engage in labor negotiations and contract enforcement, and provide timely industry news and information."

Imbroto previously worked for the Nassau County Attorney's office involved in criminal vehicle forfeiture in DWI matters, supported corporate, insurance, environmental, real estate and land use matters in the law firm of Forchelli, Curto, Crowe, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Cohn, Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Town of Babylon Attorney's Office working on enforcement matters under the Town's "Quality of Life Task Force", and a legislative intern for NYS Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick.

Imbroto of Plainview holds a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School (2009) and is a 2006 graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minors in Philosophy and Theology.

LICA represents the interests of our region's premier heavy construction general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and industry supporters. Focused primarily in the transportation infrastructure construction industry, such as highways, bridges, sewers and other public works, LICA's member companies play a significant role in the economic vitality of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Visit www.licanys.org.