Harold King is the president of the Council of Industry of Southeastern New York, an association of 155 Hudson Valley manufacturing firms that employ more than 16,000 people. Founded in 1910, the Council of Industry’s mission is to promote the success of its members’ firms and their employees. The Council accomplishes this mission through various programs and services, including public policy advocacy, management and employee training and education, professional networking, workforce development, and group purchase discounts on essential products and services. King has served as executive vice president of the Council since 1991.

Prior to joining the Council of Industry, King worked as an economic development specialist with The Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation and as campaign director for the United Way of Ulster County. King has a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, a master’s degree in public administration from the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, and a master’s degree in business administration from SUNY New Paltz. He is the vice chair of the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State and a Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council voting member. King is a past member of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors and served as vice chairman of NAM’s Affiliate Organizations Board. He resides in New Paltz with his wife, Amy.