Keith D. Sernick

Co-Founder / General Counsel at CEA Fresh Farms

Keith D. Sernick has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Keith D. is the President and Founder of State Street Advisers, a boutique firm that assists companies in seeking economic development funding on a State and local level. At State Street Advisers, Keith provides their clients with strategic government relations services, helping them deepen their relationships with state and local governments and participate in public projects.

Keith is also the Co-Founder and General Counsel of CEA Fresh Farms, which aims to provide an innovative and sustainable solution for growing locally grown, natural, and organic leafy greens. The company operates in Qualified Opportunity Zones in New York and Georgia.

Furthermore, Keith has served as the General Counsel/Secretary at Empire Medicinals, Inc., a Rochester-based company specializing in medicinal products. Prior to their current roles, they worked as an Attorney at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP.

Another significant role in Keith's career was their co-founding of XSPAND, a company that assisted municipalities across the country in monetizing their receivables. Keith D. specifically handled government relations initiatives and sought municipal partners.

Keith's earlier experience includes being the Deputy Treasurer for Nassau County, where they supervised the Tax Sale Unit and Tax Collection Unit. During their tenure, they conducted the first bulk tax lien sale in New York State history and managed the transformation of paper checks to a new direct deposit program.

Throughout their career, Keith has demonstrated expertise in government relations, strategic planning, and financial management.

Keith D. Sernick attended Touro Law School from 1987 to 1990, where they earned a JD degree. No specific field of study was mentioned.

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  • Co-Founder / General Counsel

    January, 2015 - present