Background
Bernardi, Roy A. was born on October 14, 1942 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
federal agency administrator lobbyist
Bernardi, Roy A. was born on October 14, 1942 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
Associate of Arts, Onondaga Community College, 1964. Bachelor in International Relations, University Americas, Mexico City, 1966. Master in Guidance and Counseling, Syracuse University, 1972.
He was nominated by President George West. Bush on June 24, 2004, and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 21, 2004. Bernardi served as Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at Housing and Urban Development and was appointed acting Housing and Urban Development Secretary on April 19, 2008, after the resignation of previous secretary Alphonso Jackson. He remained until administration nominee Steve Preston was confirmed on June 4.
In 1993 Mr.
Bernardi was elected the 51st Mayor of the City of Syracuse, New York where he served from 1994 to 2001. Bernardi previously served as the Syracuse City Auditor for five terms. He is a graduate of Syracuse University.
Board directors Eye Research Foundation of Central New York. Former trustee Leukemia Society of America, Syracuse chapter. Honorary chairman Big Brother/Big Sister Organization, American Diabetes Association of Central New York.
Chairman executive committee Syracuse Symphony. Member of Lincoln Republican Clubs, Sentinel Republican Club (Community Service award 1982), Leukemia Society (Service Appreciation award 1981), Onodaga Community College Alumni Association, University Americas Alumni Association.
Son of Harold Bernardi & Carmela Furfaro B. Married Alice M. Bernardi. Children: Dante, Bianca.