Majority Leader Don Gregorius has a remarkable history as an experienced, rock-solid public servant. He has been involved in Town government and community issues for over 40 years and is currently the Majority Leader of the Ulster County Legislature.

Don came to the district in 1971 and fell in love with the Catskills. He attended Ulster County Community College where he earned his A.A.S. degree and then went on to earn his B.B.A degree at Pace College.

He met Linda, his wife, in Woodstock in 1977 and fell in love again. The Gregorius’ raised their son, Morgan in Woodstock and enjoyed the parenting pleasures of Little League, soccer, cub scouts, and school activities.

As a General Manager of a large multi-state insurance agency, Don was responsible for preparing budgets, evaluating employees, negotiating contracts, hiring and training agents and being responsible for line and staff management positions.

Currently, Don and his wife Linda are partners in the antique business and have worked together as show dealers for almost 20 years.

Don has a long history of community service. He was a member of the Zena Area Homeowners Civic Association in the 1970’s and strived to improve the neighborhood and the waterway. He served on several other community organizations including Woodstock’s Christmas Eve Committee and the Friends of Woodstock —an environmental group concerned with the development of Woodstock

From 1988 to 1991 Don served on the Woodstock Town Board. During Don’s tenure on the Woodstock Town Board he was involved with revamping Woodstock’s Zoning law which established strong zoning protection and encouraged growth in a sensible manner. Other laws passed during Don’s time were an Aerial Spraying Law, and Woodstock’s own Environmental Quality Review Law and, During this time, Don served as Police Liaison for the Town. He has always been a hands-on type of leader.

In 1998, Don was appointed to the Woodstock Board of Assessment Review where he served for 7 years and as Chairman for last 2 of those years. Don was known for his up-beat friendliness and source of help for property owners.

Don’s love for the region and his community has motivated him, again and again, over the years to offer his services to town government and community projects and committees. Today, Don works tirelessly with his fellow Ulster County Legislature to make sure Ulster County continues to grow beautifully.