Steve Kimatian
Steve plays with two of his grandsons.
Steve’s expertise fits the position of auditor. As the general manager of television stations and division head of broadcast groups, he has had the oversight of the finances and accounting for multi-million dollar operations for over twenty five years. He has faced the challenges of restructuring organizations to meet changes in the economy. He knows what it is like to make difficult decisions on the allocation of resources. Two of the most pressing issues facing Syracuse City today, the most efficient use of tax dollars and the best way to structure departmental operations are the kind of issues that Steve has faced in the business world for many years. He will bring this experience to the Office of City Auditor.
In addition, Steve is a lawyer and has been general counsel for broadcast groups and represents both individuals and corporations. When so many of the city decisions concerning finances involve legal expertise, Steve will also bring this added benefit to Office of City Auditor.
Steve’s job experience:
- General Manager of Channel 9 WSYR-TV. Headed up television broadcast group for Clear Channel Television with stations in Syracuse, Rochester, Albany, Elmira, Binghamton and Watertown.
- Attorney for individuals and general counsel for Newport Television for 40 stations in 26 cities.
- Producer of television programs.
Steve’s community participation – selected past and present:
- Chairman of Upstate Medical University Foundation during fundraising of 20 million dollars for building Golisano Children’s Hospital.
- Everson Board of Directors
- United Way Success By 6
- Recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award
- Community Team Spirit Award – Salvation Army
- Silver Circle Award – National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- President’s Award for Distinguished Service – Upstate Medical University
- DOD Joint Civilian Orientation Conference
- Member of the New York State Bar Association
Steve’s education:
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts
- Cornell Law School , Juris Doctor
Steve’s family:
- Wife, Janet, a public school educator
- Two grown children, Ellen a lawyer with Hiscock & Barclay and Stephen, a physician at the Cleveland Clinic.
- Five grandchildren
