Joel Schnur
Joel Schnur
Senior Vice President
Schnur Associates, Inc.
1350 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 1200
New York, NY 10019
212.489.0600
Joel is the consummate professional when it comes to government and politics, which has been his life and passion for more than three decades. Rated as one of the Top Ten lobbyists/political consultants by The Politicker, he is adept at helping people get “unstuck” when government gets involved in their business. He is the one to call when you want a property removed from an Historic District, postpone a hearing that would adversely impact upon you, include/exclude properties from zoning developments, introduce legislation that will enhance your business or cause, secure funding for your not-for-profit organization or help you establish relationships with your elected officials.
Joel joined the firm in 1998 after a decade as Deputy Director for AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby. During his tenure, he coordinated a network of key community leaders to lobby Members of Congress, monitored nationwide Senate and House elections, served as liaison to federal, state and local officials and oversaw fundraising and programming for major contributors.
Prior to that, he served as a senior housing official in the three Koch Administrations and was on the campaign staffs of presidential, senatorial and municipal candidates and successfully secured government and foundation grants for national and local not-for-profit service organizations. Joel coordinates government relations, development and political consulting operations for SAI clients, is a registered lobbyist with both NYC and NYS and serves as a confidante of elected officials and their staff.