Bill Reilich
Person·government·AI Enriched
Relationships:1
Events:22
Library:1
Confidence:
88%
Key Facts
Type
Person
Sector
government
Industry
politics
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Nationality
United States
Birth Date
3/17/1957
Death Date
Not specified
Sex
Male
Also Known As
William D. Reilich
Tags
Republican politicianbusinessmanformer New York State Assemblymanformer Town Supervisor
Overall Confidence
88%
Internal Notes
No notes
Career & Education
Positions
Captain
Marine Volunteer Fire Department
Founder and Owner
Upstate Alarm Systems, Upstate Patrol, Upstate Telecommunications, Corporate Limo
1975 - 1997
Owner
Reilich Corporation
Legislator, 19th District
Monroe County Legislature
1998 - 2002
Member, District 134
New York State Assembly
2003 - 2013
Assistant Minority Leader
New York State Assembly
- 2013
Chairman
Monroe County Republican Committee
2008 - 2019
Supervisor
Town of Greece, New York
2014 - 2025
Member
International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
2019 - Present
Education
No education added
About
Background
William D. Reilich (born 1957-03-17) is an American Republican politician and former businessman from Greece, New York. He began his entrepreneurial career at age 18 in 1975 by founding Upstate Alarm Systems, Upstate Patrol, Upstate Telecommunications answering service, and Corporate Limo company, which he sold before entering politics full-time. He was also a former owner of the Reilich Corporation and served as Captain of the Marine Volunteer Fire Department.
Family and Personal Life
Reilich is married to Amy Reilich and has five children. No further details on education, religion, ethnicity, or military service are documented.
Political Career
Reilich's political roles include:
- Served on Greece zoning and environment boards and as GOP chair for the Town of Greece (early career, dates unspecified).
- Monroe County Legislator (19th District): 1998-2002.
- New York State Assemblymember (District 134): 2003-2013 (six terms, resigned to become town supervisor; served as Assistant Minority Leader).
- Chairman, Monroe County Republican Committee: 2008-2019.
- Town Supervisor, Greece, New York: 2014-2025 (retired; re-elected 2017, 2021). Appointed in 2019 to the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board by the International Joint Commission.
Controversies and Legal Issues
- 2023: Monroe County DA opened investigation into allegations that Reilich used town employees, including former Deputy Public Works Commissioner Bobby Johnson, for unpaid labor on personal vehicles at his property (299 Swamp Road, Sweden, NY), dubbed 'Hot Rod Ranch.' Johnson filed a lawsuit (Johnson v. Town of Greece et al.) alleging racketeering and forced labor on cars from 2020-2022.
- Former town employee sued Reilich and Deputy Supervisor Michelle Marini for 'thousands of hours' of unpaid labor.
- Voelkl v. Town of Greece et al. (2023): Named as defendant alongside town and others.
Key Relationships
YD
Yvonne Donnelly
colleague
Collaborated closely with Reilich during his tenure as Chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee. (relationship to Yvonne Donnelly)
Recent Events
Named as defendant in Voelkl v. Town of Greece et al. lawsuit
Named as defendant in Voelkl v. Town of Greece et al. lawsuit alongside town and others
1/1/2023
Monroe County DA opened investigation into allegations of using town employees for unpaid labor
Monroe County District Attorney opened investigation into allegations that Reilich used town employees for unpaid labor on personal vehicles at his property
1/1/2023
Re-elected as Town Supervisor of Greece, New York
Re-elected as Town Supervisor of Greece, New York in 2021
1/1/2021
FBI Investigation into Greece Town Government
FBI raided Greece Town Hall amid probe into no-show jobs and hiring practices; Reilich, former supervisor, had family members employed there.
10/10/2019
Appointed to International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
Became Member of International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
1/1/2019