Nancy Naples
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Nancy A. Naples, a member of the Board of Directors of Amtrak
, is the former Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in New York
. Naples was appointed State Motor Vehicles Commissioner by then-Gov. George Pataki
in January 2006 following a 12-year political career in Western New York. She served as a Cabinet member for the final year of Pataki's term.
Naples was elected in 1993, 1997, and 2001 as County Comptroller of Erie County, New York
. In 2004 she ran for Congress, narrowly losing to then-Democratic Assemblyman Brian Higgins
by less than 1% for the right to succeed Republican Jack Quinn.
Naples had a twenty year career on Wall Street
, serving at HSBC
, Merrill Lynch
, and Chemical Bank, and in her family's insurance company in Buffalo
, before running for office. In 1998, it was reported that Pataki considered her as a running mate for Lieutenant Governor
. In her capacity as Motor Vehicles Commissioner, Naples served as the Chairwoman of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
In late 2007, President George W. Bush nominated Naples to the Board of Directors of the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak). She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March, 2008 for a five year term.
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
, is the former Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Naples was appointed State Motor Vehicles Commissioner by then-Gov. George Pataki
George Pataki
George Elmer Pataki is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York. A member of the Republican Party, Pataki served three consecutive four-year terms from January 1, 1995 until December 31, 2006.- Early life :...
in January 2006 following a 12-year political career in Western New York. She served as a Cabinet member for the final year of Pataki's term.
Naples was elected in 1993, 1997, and 2001 as County Comptroller of Erie County, New York
Erie County, New York
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 919,040. The county seat is Buffalo. The county's name comes from Lake Erie, which in turn comes from the Erie tribe of American Indians who lived south and east of the lake before 1654.Erie...
. In 2004 she ran for Congress, narrowly losing to then-Democratic Assemblyman Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes the southern two-thirds of Buffalo proper, most of that city's eastern and southern suburbs, and all of Chautauqua County.-Early life, education and career:A native of...
by less than 1% for the right to succeed Republican Jack Quinn.
Naples had a twenty year career on Wall Street
Wall Street
Wall Street refers to the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street running from Broadway to South Street on the East River in Lower Manhattan. Over time, the term has become a metonym for the financial markets of the United States as a whole, or...
, serving at HSBC
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
, Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch is the wealth management division of Bank of America. With over 15,000 financial advisors and $2.2 trillion in client assets it is the world's largest brokerage. Formerly known as Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., prior to 2009 the firm was publicly owned and traded on the New York...
, and Chemical Bank, and in her family's insurance company in Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, before running for office. In 1998, it was reported that Pataki considered her as a running mate for Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
. In her capacity as Motor Vehicles Commissioner, Naples served as the Chairwoman of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
In late 2007, President George W. Bush nominated Naples to the Board of Directors of the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak). She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March, 2008 for a five year term.