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
• Robert P. Miller, Chief Financial Officer
• Brad M. Sonnenberg, General Counsel and Secretary
• 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.

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.

Brad M. Sonnenberg, General Counsel and SecretaryTop

Mr. Sonnenberg is General Counsel and Secretary, and oversees all legal and regulatory matters, including corporate governance, transactions, and government relations. Previously, Mr. Sonnenberg was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Adelphia Communications (cable TV and broadband Internet), where he oversaw all legal and regulatory matters, including securities, transactions, and corporate governance, and served on the four person senior executive team that rehabilitated the company and sold it for $17 billion. Before that, Mr. Sonnenberg was Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Covad Communications (broadband communications), where was responsible for all legal and external affairs. Previously, Mr. Sonnenberg was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, where he investigated and prosecuted securities, banking, and organized crimes, and an Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida. He began his legal career at Debevoise & Plimpton. Mr. Sonnenberg is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago School of Law.

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.