Michael Florio

Michael Florio was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) in January 2023. As the leader of New York State’s largest home-building trade association, Michael champions smart growth policies that promote housing development and economic advancement.

With a distinguished background in public service, Michael is adept at bridging the gap between government and the private sector, fostering collaboration and innovative solutions to address the region’s housing needs.

Prior to joining LIBI, Michael built an extensive career in government, policy, and politics at both local and federal levels. He most recently served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Tom Suozzi, representing parts of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens. In this role, Michael successfully managed a range of legislative priorities, including the expedited cleanup of the Navy-Grumman plume in Bethpage, the delivery of critical federal funds for state and local governments during the COVID pandemic, development of the “495 Research Corridor” to foster and cultivate biotech and life science companies on Long Island, a 500% increase in funding to protect the Long Island Sound and a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan which will invest new money into transportation, broadband and clean energy.

Earlier in his career, Michael held various leadership roles in Nassau County government, including Assistant to the County Executive, Legislative Finance Director, and Communications Director. He also worked as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., representing corporations and trade associations, and led several successful political campaigns.

Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bucknell University and a master’s degree in Political Management from George Washington University. He resides in East Northport with his wife and three children.