2008 Golf Invitational Chair, James Gary Pretlow, New York State Assembly, 87th A.D.

J. Gary Pretlow, a member of the New York State Assembly since 1992, represents the 87th Assembly District, which includes Mount Vernon and Yonkers.

Gary received his degree in Business Administration from Baruch College in 1972 and is a licensed stockbroker and insurance agent.

Before entering politics, Gary was the Manager of Accounting for Bloomingdale’s Department Store. In 1980 he joined The Limited, a national retail company, as the Assistant Controller and in 1985 started a partnership, Moncur-Pretlow & Company, a financial planning and management-consulting firm.

During his first year in business, Gary was elected to the Mount Vernon City Council and served until 1992. On the Council, Gary served as Chairman of the Finance and Planning Committee and Chairman of the Capital Projects Board. In addition, as a member of the Urban Renewal Agency and Commissioner of the Mount Vernon Housing Authority, he was instrumental in bringing new affordable housing to Mount Vernon.

In the State Assembly, Gary currently serves as Chairman of the Committee on Racing and Wagering. He is also a member of the Assembly committees’ on Ways and Means, Rules, Codes, Insurance, Cities and Assembly Steering Committee. In addition, Gary is a member of the Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus, NYS Senate and Assembly Hispanic Task Force and past chairman of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc.

A member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Gary is also a member of the Black Democratics of Westchester and a member of the Lions Club of Mount Vernon.

Assemblyman Pretlow is married to Donna and has a son, James who resides in Texas.

Assemblyman Pretlow is the recipient of numerous awards received in honor of his work on behalf of the people of New York State.