WARWICK- Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) has named Warwick’s Susan Metzger as his 2023 New York State Senate Women of Distinction nominee. Metzger, a 15-year representative for Orange County to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board and a committed Warwick Historical Society board member, will be honored among the more than 60 inspiring nominees from across the state in a reception at the Capitol this week.
The Senate’s Women of Distinction program is an annual celebration of local women making outstanding contributions to their communities. For Senator Skoufis, honoring Ms. Metzger was an easy choice:
“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Susan to advocate for improved west-of-Hudson transportation initiatives in her work with the MTA, and she’s been a consummate champion for both local taxpayers and transit accessibility in Orange County,” said Senator Skoufis. “Ms. Metzger’s dedication not only to the Historical Society, but her volunteerism in service to the county, town and village of Warwick, and local school district alike are inspiring. I am honored to recognize her hard work as part of this statewide celebration.”
About Susan Metzger
Susan Metzger is a retired owner of Lawler, Matusky & Skelly Engineers LLP, an environmental science and engineering firm, and former senior consultant to HDR Engineers, Inc. Her practice focused on projects involving fish protection, dredging, permitting and environmental impacts. She is credited as a co-author on scientific publications concerning estuaries and coasts.
Susan’s success can be attributed to her strong roots in her community where she served as a board member of the Warwick Valley School District between 1986 and 1992. A long term member of the Warwick Historical Society she has served on the Board of Directors for 11 years and has held the offices of Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Financial and Investment Committee. Her most recent service to the Village of Warwick was on the Village’s Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.
Through her dedication and commitment to serving her community, Susan Metzger has always worked to advance the interests of Orange County and has meaningfully improved the quality of life for its citizens. She has been a member of the Orange County Planning Board and served as its chair from 2003 until 2017. She is a former President and an Honorary Trustee of the Orange County Citizens Foundation, where she chaired the Water and Waste Committee.
Susan served as the Orange County Representative to the MTA from 2005 until 2020. At the MTA she served as chair of the Diversity Committee and the Metro North Railroad Committee. As chair she advocated for improved transit throughout the metropolitan region and for equality in transit and employment opportunities.
Today, Susan serves on the Board of Directors for Orange Bank & Trust Company and chairs the Technology and Governance Committees. She has been an active member of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties and enjoys spending time with her nine grandkids and four great grandkids.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Hood College and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany. She later earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from the Wagner School of New York University.
From advocating for her community and quality of life to advancing transportation initiatives throughout the region, Susan Metzger exemplifies what it means to be a Woman of Distinction.
