Barbara J. Fiala
Broome County Executive
bfiala@co.broome.ny.us

Barbara J. Fiala became the 6th Executive of Broome County on January 1st, 2005. She is the first woman in county history to be elected Broome County Executive. She was also the first woman ever elected to county-wide office in Broome when she was first elected County Clerk in November, 1997. She is a 40 year public servant that has worked her way up through county government to become its chief executive.

Executive Fiala is a life-long resident of Broome County and the City of Binghamton. She grew up in the City’s 10th District and is the youngest of nine children born to Arthur and Mary Testani. The County Executive graduated from the former North High School and in 2004 she was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate Honoree. She is proud to be a graduate of both colleges here in our community. The County Executive holds a bachelors of science and associates degree from Binghamton University and Broome Community College, respectively.

The County Executive is currently a board member of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), President of the New York State Association of County Executives and also serves on the County Executives of America Board.  She is Vice-Chair of  the Broome County Industrial Development Agency Board and was appointed in 2008 as a Committee Member of the National Association of Counties: Community and Economic Development Steering Committee.  Additionally, Executive Fiala is a board member at the American Civic Associaiton in Binghamton. She is a proud member of the Sons of Italy in America and is also an active member of the Binghamton Breakfast Rotary Club.

The County Executive and her husband Anthony have been married over 45 years. They live in Binghamton’s First Ward. They have two sons. Her oldest son, Anthony Jr. lives in Binghamton’s First Ward. Her youngest son, V. James, lives in Scranton, PA with his wife MaryLou. The County Executive is the proud grandmother of two boys, Nicholas and Nathan.

The County Executive thanks the people of Broome County for entrusting her with this leadership position. She is proud to serve this community.