Dr. Joseph Stefko is President of ROC 2025, Inc., a new strategic economic alliance focused on transforming the Greater Rochester region.

Previously, he served as President and CEO of CGR, overseeing strategic direction of the New York-based nonprofit management consultancy and its industry-leading work in government and education, economics and public finance, health and human services, and nonprofits and communities. Prior to being named CEO, he was Vice President and Director of Public Finance, managing engagements on local government fiscal management, restructuring, consolidation, service delivery, economic / fiscal impact and strategic planning. Dr. Stefko earned B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University at Buffalo, SUNY.