LMDC Staff

The LMDC Staff members bring a broad range of talents to the organization, including experiences in academia, private corporations, and in the public sector. Learn more about our Senior Staff members below.

• David Emil, President
• Daniel A. Ciniello, Senior Vice President, Operations
• Irene Chang, General Counsel & Secretary
• Robert P. Miller, Chief Financial Officer
• Stephen G. Konopko, Vice President, Internal Audit

Daniel Ciniello, Senior Vice President, Operations: Top

Mr. Ciniello is responsible for providing daily oversight and direction to LMDC Officers and staff in order to assist in carrying out the LMDC mission and policy. Mr. Ciniello served as LMDC's Vice President for Internal Audit from September 2002 to April 2004 when he was named to his current position. He worked closely with the Audit and Finance Committee to establish LMDC's Internal Audit function and provided advice to management on control, risk management and governance issues. Mr. Ciniello has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University, over 20 years of experience, and is a Certified Risk Professional, Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Financial Services Auditor.

Irene Chang, General Counsel: Top

Ms. Chang advises LMDC staff on legal, regulatory and compliance matters. These matters include corporate governance, contracts, environmental review, historic preservation, intellectual property, real estate, and related meetings with government agencies, civic organizations, community groups, and environmental conservation groups. Prior to joining LMDC, she was Deputy General Counsel of Kozmo, Inc., where she counseled corporate departments and field operations on a wide range of legal matters. Previously, Ms. Chang served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where she represented federal agencies in civil actions. She began her legal career as a litigation associate with the law firm of Shearman and Sterling. Ms. Chang received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and a B.A. in Psychology from New York University. She is a member of the Board of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Daniel Bergstein Memorial Scholarship Fund and the National Advisory Council of the Stuyvesant High School Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund.

Robert P. Miller, Chief Financial Officer: Top

Mr. Miller is responsible for oversight and management of the LMDC's financial activities and programs. He develops and implements financial management policies, procedures, and controls and oversees all procurement activity. He coordinates interactions with federal, state, and city agencies to develop and implement LMDC's grants and financial assistance programs. Previously, Mr. Miller directed the New York City office of govONE Solutions, a subsidiary of First Data Corporation. Earlier in his career Bob held senior level financial and management positions with the New York City Department of Transportation serving as Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Princeton University with a degree in economics and politics and a certificate in American Studies. He serves as a Director and Treasurer of the Blue Hill Troupe Ltd.

Stephen G. Konopko, Vice President, Internal Audit: Top

Mr. Konopko is responsible for LMDC's Internal Audit activities including advising management on control, risk management and governance issues. The internal audit function is intended to add value and improve LMDC operations through independent evaluations and consultation. Mr. Konopko reports directly to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board. Mr. Konopko has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ramapo College and an MBA in Financial Management from Pace University, 12 years of internal audit experience and is a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Risk Professional.