The LCIDA has been in operation since 1973. It is a state authorized public benefit corporation that has the ability to provide certain NYS sanctioned tax benefit programs.
Our Mission
The Lewis County Industrial Development Agency’s mission is to attract and enhance industrial and economic development, help create jobs and maintain economic stability within Lewis County. We will work to promote and enhance the economic conditions, recreational opportunities, prevent unemployment and economic deterioration, and ensure the prosperity of our businesses, industries, communities, and citizens, leading to an overall better quality of life.
Board Members
Joe Lawrence
IDA Board Chair
Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, Cornell University
Gagan Singh
IDA Board Vice Chair
Financial Advisor, Key Bank
Ron Burns
Board Member
Retired Sales - Viking Cives, Current Lewis County Legislator
Jerry Cayer
Board Member
CEO, Lewis County Health System
Tom Gillette
Board Member
Retired Dairy Farmer / Current Real Estate Agent
McKenzie Lehman
Board Member
Junior Civil Engineer, BCA Architects & Engineers
Darlene Rowsam
Board Member
Account Manager, ParentSquare & Former Technology Director, Copenhagen Central School
Kevin McArdle
IDA Attorney
Campany, McArdle & Randall, PLLC
LCIDA Governance Committee
Jerry Cayer (Chair)
Darlene Rowsam
Ron Burns
LCIDA Audit Committee
Joe Lawrence
Tom Gillette
LCIDA Loan Committee
Gagan Singh - LCIDA Board Member (Chair)
Kevin Kent - Retired Commercial Loan Officer, Community Bank
Emily Philippe - Croniser, Lawrence, & Philippe, CPA