BOARD AND COMMITTEES

The Albany County Land Bank's Board of Directors oversees efforts to revitalize neighborhoods by addressing vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties. They ensure compliance with laws, uphold ethical standards, and guide policies that return underutilized properties to productive use. Through collaboration with local governments and stakeholders, the Board fosters community development, reduces blight, and supports economic growth in Albany County.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of nine (9) members who shall be residents or have their primary place of business in Albany County and be at least 18 years of age. Board members serve terms of four (4) years commensurate with the four-year terms of members of the County Legislature. Directors whose terms have expired are considered holdover members until reappointed or replaced. Directors serve at the pleasure of the County Legislature.

Updated March 18, 2025

The Albany County Land Bank Corporation has established committees in accordance with New York State Public Authorities Law. Committees meet and conduct business in accordance with Open Meetings Law.

Committees of the Board

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the business and affairs of the land bank with certain exceptions established by the land bank’s bylaws or by law.

• Charles Touhey, Chair; Samuel Wells, Vice Chair; Natisha Alexander, Treasurer; Jospeh Seman-Graves, Secretary

Committees of the Corporation

Acquisition and Disposition Committee

This committee provides oversight of the corporation’s acquisition and disposition of real property and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the same.

• Charles Touhey; Samuel Wells: Natisha Alexander; Joseph Seman-Graves

Audit Committee

• Charles Touhey; Samuel Wells; Mark Bobb-Semple; Anthony Capece

Enforcement and Compliance Committee

• Charles Touhey; Samuel Wells: Natisha Alexander: Joseph Seman-Graves

Finance Committee

• Charles Touhey; Samuel Wells: Natisha Alexander

Governance Committee

• Charles Touhey; David Rowley; Juanita Nabors

Human Resources Committee

• Charles Touhey; Anthony Capece; David Rowley

Other Committees

Real Estate Development Committee

• Joseph Seman-Graves: Anthony Capece; Mark Bobb-Semple

Underserved Communities Committee

• Charles Touhey; Samuel Wells: Natisha Alexander; Mark Bobb-Semple