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Michael J Signer from Albany, NY

Age 58
📍 555 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
📞 (518) 772-3136, (518) 258-4997, (312) 831-0407, (310) 842-7200
✉️ cozmiksig@aol.com, cozmiksig@earthlink.com, cozmiksig@hotmail.com, cozmiksig@latinmail.com, cozmiksig@yahoo.com, dsignor@collegeclub.com, jjg4ever@aol.com, jjgever@aol.com, michael.a.signer.1@nd.edu, michaelsigner@comcast.net, michael.signer@yahoo.com

Michael Signer from Albany, NY

Age 50
📍 9 Glendale Ave, Albany, NY 12208
📞 (574) 273-0994, (312) 831-0407, (312) 831-9190, (518) 427-6477, (312) 831-9190, (574) 273-0994, (312) 831-0407
✉️ jjg4ever@aol.com, jjgever@aol.com
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Victoria C Mainellasignor,Michael R Fignor,Dorothy M Laclair,John Signer,Lauren E Signer,Robert N Signor,John F Signor,Betty B Singer,Michael J Signer

Michael Signer

📍 22 Cleveland St, Albany Ny
📞 (518) 301-5820, (518) 225-1878
✉️ AA682199@GMAIL.COM

Michael Signer

📍 555 Delaware, Albany Ny 12209
📞 (518) 301-5820, (518) 225-1878
✉️ AA682199@GMAIL.COM

Michael Signer from Park Rapids, MN

Age 60
📍 17213 Driftwood Ln, Park Rapids, MN 56470
📞 (218) 732-8299, (218) 732-6909, (218) 237-1109, (218) 732-6909, (218) 732-8299, (218) 732-8334
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Arlen Edwin Nelson,Kolynne M Nelson,Terri L Nelson,Jane Knoffnelson,Scott Curtis Nelson,Stacey Marlyn Nelson,Eugene Erickson Signer,Teresa N Nelson,Deloyne Loyne Nelson
🏪 Nelson Insurance Group

Michael Signer from Racine, WI

Age 74 b. Jun 1952 Racine Co.
📍 8605 Northwestern Ave
📞 (530) 246-3185
👤 aka Michael D Hyde, Michael D Cosigner

Michael Signer from Amissville, VA

Age 77 b. May 1949 Culpeper Co.
📍 1437 Jason Ln
📞 (540) 635-8718

Michael Signer from Esparto, CA

Male
📍 26398 Robin St
📞 (530) 374-9795 (Cell)

Michael Signer from Green Bay, WI

Age 78 b. Mar 1948 Brown Co.
📍 1374 Cormier Rd
👤 aka Michael J Nuthals, Michael Nuthals

Michael Signer from Albany, NY

Age 67 b. Jul 1959 Albany Co.
📍 9 Woodlawn Ave Unit 2
👤 aka R M Signor, Michael R Fignor

Michael Signer from De Soto, MO

Age 71 b. Apr 1955 Jefferson Co.
📍 12806 Hencher Rd
👤 aka Michael R Cosigner, Michael R Williams

Michael Signer from Cape Girardeau, MO

Age 74 b. Dec 1951 Cape Girardeau Co.
📍 1408 Lexington Ave 5

Michael Signer from Mystic, CT

📍 183 Cow Hill Rd

Michael Signer from Sherman, TX

Grayson Co.
📍 2626 Loy Lake Rd

Michael Signer from Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City Co.
📍 5630 North Ln

Source: Public Records Aggregators · Commercial Data Providers · Consumer Data Sources Our search returned 15 contact records for Michael Signer across 9 states. The most recent address on file is in Albany, New York. Of these records, 8 include phone numbers and 4 include email addresses. Ages range from 50 to 60, which may indicate multiple individuals sharing this name. Records are compiled from government agencies and commercial data sources. Data accuracy varies by source.

Michael J Signer

2021 Albany County
· 555 Delaware, Albany

Michael J Signer

2021 Albany County
· 2 Zoar, Albany

Source: County Assessor Records · County Recorder Offices · State Property Tax Databases We found 2 property records linked to Michael Signer. Values shown are from county assessor records and may differ from current market prices.

Michael Paul Signer

Unaffiliated
26 Flintlock Ter, Rockaway, 07866
DOB: 3/1/1995
County: Morris

Michael J Signer

Reg: 91009502
555 Delaware Ave, 9, 12209
DOB: 19631108 Gender: Male

Michael J Signer

Democrat
555 Delaware Ave, 9, 12209
DOB: 19631108 Gender: Male

Source: State Election Offices · Secretary of State Voter Files · Board of Elections 3 voter registration records were found for Michael Signer. Records show affiliations with U, DEM, which may reflect different individuals or changes over time. Voter data is released as public information under state election laws and reflects status at time of the state data release.

WillowTree

General Counsel
+18883299875michael@willowtreeapps.com
Charlottesville,
LinkedIn

Notre Dame Holocaust Proj

Director
(574) 631-7760
Notre Dame, IN
Membership Organizations (Organizations)

Emergency Food Network

Michael SignerBoard Member
Charlottesville, VA

Michael Signer

Servicetechniker
Bauknecht
St. Gallen, Saint Gallen, Switzerland Consumer Goods
LinkedIn

Michael Signer

Radio Dispatcher
Nys Thruway Auth
New York
LinkedIn

Center For American Progress

Michael SignerSenior Policy Advisor and Director of the Homeland Security Presi
(202) 682-1611msigner@americanprogressaction.org
Washington, DC

Source: State Secretary of State · SEC EDGAR · LinkedIn Professional Data · Business Registries 8 business affiliations were found for Michael Signer. Companies include Notre Dame Holocaust Proj, Bauknecht, Center For American Progress. Roles listed include General Counsel and Board Member. Records are compiled from state business registries, SEC filings, and professional networking databases.

Emergency Food Network INC.

Addr: VA
VA
CHAIRMAN: Michael Signer

Unknown Corporation

Officer: Michael Signer
Registered Agent: Michael Signer

Unknown Corporation

CHAIRMAN: Michael Signer

Source: Public Records Michael Signer appears in 3 corporate filings from state Secretary of State offices and SEC EDGAR, listed as an officer, director, or registered agent.

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Michael Signer

Radio Dispatcher
Department: Twy
💵 Pay: $56,659.20

Source: City/State Transparency Portals · Government Payroll Databases · Open Data Portals Michael Signer appears in 1 government employment record from city, state, or federal transparency portals. Salary figures reflect taxpayer-funded public employee compensation and may not include overtime or benefits.

Michael n Signer

May 18, 2012, 01:00 PM
· Meeting with: White House Staff
· WH
Purpose: TIME CHANGE PER REQ

Source: White House Visitor Logs · Obama Administration Transparency Initiative · NARA Michael Signer appears in 1 White House visitor log entry from the WAVES/ACR access control system. These records were released under government transparency initiatives and primarily cover the Obama administration era.

Michael Signer

Albany High School - Albany, NY, NY
1981

Source: Historical Yearbook Archives · State Dept. of Education · Educator License Databases Michael Signer has 1 education-related record on file, which may include educator certifications and historical yearbook entries. Yearbook data represents a historical snapshot and may not reflect current information.

$250 Nov 3, 2008
2008
Actblue
Signer, Michael Senior Policy Advis @ Wilmerhale, LLP Arlington, VA
$250 Nov 10, 2011
2012 DEM
Sims, Terron D
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law And Strategy Group PLLC Arlington, VA
$250 Feb 4, 2010
2010 DEM
Filler Corn, Eileen
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Jul 22, 2009
2010 DEM
Curren, Erik D
Signer, Michael Director @ Michael Signer For Va Arlington, VA
$50 Jan 14, 2005
2004 DEM
Werkheiser, Gregory
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Arlington, VA
$500 Jun 30, 2010
2010 DEM
Perriello, Thomas Stuart Price
Signer, Michael Atto @ Madison Law And Strategy Group Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Englin, David L
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$100 May 21, 2008
2008
Actblue
Signer, Michael Senior Policy Adviser @ Center For American Progress Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Ebbin, Adam P
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$150 Apr 4, 2017
2018
Actblue Virginia
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Willowtree; INC Charlottesville, VA
$250 Oct 16, 2009
2010 DEM
Brink, Robert H
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virgtinia Tech Arlington, VA
$40 Mar 17, 2010
2010
Actblue
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$400 Mar 16, 2009
2010 DEM
Connolly, Gerry
Signer, Michael Candidate @ Self Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 24, 2008
2008 DEM
Obama, Barack
Signer, Michael Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 21, 2011
2012 DEM
Armstrong, Ward L
Signer,michael Managing Principal Arlington, VA
$1,000 Oct 10, 2009
2010 DEM
Shannon, Stephen C
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Jul 21, 2009
2010 DEM
Werkheiser, Greg A
Signer, Michael Consultant @ Self Arlington, VA
$250 Apr 30, 2010
2010 DEM
Kilmer, Derek C
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Self Employed Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 22, 2009
2010 DEM
Pollard Jr, Albert C
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 7, 2009
2010 DEM
Vanderhye, Margaret G
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Va Tech Arlington, VA
$650 Feb 20, 2020
2020 DEM
Buttigieg, Pete
Signer, Michael Vp And General Counsel @ Willowtree, LLC Charlottesville, VA
$1,000 Mar 21, 2013
2014 DEM
McAuliffe, Mr Terence Richard
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Self Employed Arlington, VA
$240 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Sickles, Mark D
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 31, 2008
2008 DEM
Kleeb, Scott
Signer, Michael Senior @ Center For American Progress Arlington, VA
$250 Mar 17, 2010
2010 DEM
Democratic Party Of Virginia
Signer, Michael Senior Policy Advisor @ Cntr For American Progress Action F Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 8, 2009
2010
Actblue Tennessee
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$100 Mar 11, 2013
2014 DEM
Miller, Dr Gary Price
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Hope, Patrick A
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Va Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Werkheiser, Greg A
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech University Arlington, VA
$25 May 5, 2010
2010
Actblue
Signer, Michael Lawyer @ Self Arlington, VA
$25 May 5, 2010
2010 DEM
Gernant, Tyler Reed
Signer, Michael Lawyer @ Self Arlington, VA
$250 Apr 9, 2010
2010 DEM
Degner, Kai
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Sep 16, 2012
2012 DEM
Moran, James P Jr
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Group Arlington, VA
$150 Mar 5, 2015
2016 DEM
Charlottesville Democratic Committee
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Charlottesville, VA
$100 Mar 26, 2014
2014 DEM
Warner, Mark R
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Group, PLLC Charlottesville, VA
$250 Oct 15, 2009
2010 DEM
Shields, Tom J
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$40 Mar 17, 2010
2010 DEM
Connolly, Gerry
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 21, 2008
2008 DEM
Obama, Barack
Signer, Michael Senior Policy Advisor @ Center For American Progress Action Arlington, VA
$400 Dec 19, 2008
2008 DEM
Democratic Party Of Virginia
Signer, Michael Senior Policy Advisor @ Center For American Progress Action Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 31, 2008
2008 DEM
Perriello, Thomas Stuart Price
Signer, Michael Senior @ Center For American Progress Arlington, VA
$500 Oct 8, 2009
2010 DEM
Yarbro, Jeff
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$500 Sep 1, 2016
2016 DEM
Dittmar, Jane Desimone
Signer, Michael Michael Current Mayor @ Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA
$150 Apr 4, 2017
2018 DEM
Charlottesville Democratic Committee
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Charlottesville, VA
$100 Oct 18, 2011
2012 DEM
Kondratick, Mike D
Signer, Michael Consultant Arlington, VA
$250 Jul 14, 2010
2010 DEM
Yarbro, Jeff
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$150 Mar 20, 2016
2016 DEM
Charlottesville Democratic Committee
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Charlottesville, VA
$250 Mar 30, 2014
2014 DEM
Yarbro, Jeff
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Aug 9, 2013
2014 DEM
Kaine, Timothy Michael
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Group, PLLC Charlottesville, VA
$250 Oct 12, 2009
2010 DEM
Kory, L Kaye
Signer, Michael Adjunct Professor @ Virginia Tech Arlington, VA
$250 Aug 9, 2013
DEM
Kaine, Timothy Michael
Contributor Attorney @ Madison Law & Strategy Group, PLLC Charlottesville, VA
$1,000 Aug 26, 2020
Unknown Committee
Signer, Michael Attorney @ Willowtree, LLC Charlottesville, VA
$150
2005 D
Deeds, R Creigh
Contributor Warner App @ State Of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Source: FEC Disclosure Database · State Ethics Commissions · Stanford DIME Project 52 political contribution records found for Michael Signer. Total disclosed contributions amount to $15,770. Recipients include Kaine, Timothy Michael, Deeds, R Creigh. Federal law requires disclosure of contributions above $200 to federal candidates.

MP

Michael Signer

Age 22 Male
·
18 Charles St, Barrington, RI 02806 (Bristol County)
41.7542, -71.2922
Marital: Single TZ: Eastern
Single Family
MP

Michael Signer

Age 86 Male
·
907 Rosser Ln, Charlottesvle, VA 22903 (Charlottesville City County)
38.0377, -78.5192
Marital: Single TZ: Eastern
MP

Michael J Signer

Age 53 Male
·
11 Laurel Dr, Delmar, NY 12054 (Albany County)
42.6287, -73.8220
Marital: Married TZ: Eastern
Homeowner Single Family

Source: Consumer Marketing Databases · Commercial Data Aggregators Marketing databases contain 3 demographic profiles associated with Michael Signer. This data is compiled from commercial aggregators and may include estimated income ranges, lifestyle indicators, and household characteristics. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Note: PPP loans shown are for businesses with addresses associated with Michael Signer. These loans were issued to businesses, not individuals.

Ashley Eischens

Sole Proprietorship

$17,300 Paid in Full
Address:
17213 Driftwood Ln
Park Rapids, MN56470-2865
Approved

Apr 18, 2021

Forgiven

$17,368

Jobs Reported

1

Loan #

5547918805

Loan Size

Small

Ashley Eischens

Sole Proprietorship

$7,400 Paid in Full
Address:
17213 Driftwood Ln
Park Rapids, MN56470-2865
Approved

Feb 12, 2021

Forgiven

$7,424

Jobs Reported

1

Loan #

8030418406

Loan Size

Small

Source: SBA PPP Loan Data · CARES Act Public Disclosures 2 PPP loan records are linked to businesses associated with Michael Signer. These Paycheck Protection Program loans were part of the 2020-2021 CARES Act pandemic relief and were released by the SBA under FOIA.

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Michael Signer in Albany, NY: Background Summary

Location
555 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209, Albany, NY 12209
Other Locations
Racine, WI · Amissville, VA · Esparto, CA and 7 more
Profiles Found
15 people with this name
Phone Numbers
(518) 772-3136 and 10 others on file
Email
cozmiksig@aol.com and 11 others on file
Possible Relatives
Victoria C Mainellasignor, Michael R Fignor, Dorothy M Laclair, John Signer, Lauren E Signer and 13 more
Career
General Counsel, Board Member at Notre Dame Holocaust Proj, Bauknecht
Voter Registration
Registered No Party Preference
Contributions
$15.8K total — Kaine, Timothy Michael, Deeds, R Creigh
PPP Loans
$24,700 for Ashley Eischens, Ashley Eischens
White House
1 recorded visit

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Campaign Finance Contributions

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Search Results Analysis for Michael Signer

Search Complexity: High

91 public records across 12states, belonging to approximately 15 different individuals. With 15 distinct profiles across 12 states, additional identifying information such as a middle name, age, or city will significantly narrow these results.

For this search, the Political Contribution Records section may be most helpful for disambiguation because these records include employer and occupation, which are strong distinguishing fields.

Geographic Distribution

Records are widely distributed across 12 states. Highest concentration: Virginia (8%), followed by New York and Wisconsin. Spans the South and Northeast regions.

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Record Type Breakdown

Data spans 7 record categories. Largest: Political Contribution Records (61%), which include employer and occupation, which are strong distinguishing fields. Also includes Contact & Address Records (15) and Business & Corporate Filings (8).

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Contact & Address Records
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Business & Corporate Filings
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Voter Registration Records
3
Corporate Records
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Age Distribution

Age range: approximately 28 years, suggesting multiple generations. Largest group: Senior (65+) (67%).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Signer

Is Michael Signer a registered voter?
Yes, voter registration records show Michael Signer is registered with U affiliation. We found 3 voter registration entries across 0 states. Voter registration data is public record maintained by state election offices and released under state sunshine laws.
Does Michael Signer own property?
County assessor records show 2 properties associated with Michael Signer . Assessed values are determined by county tax assessors and may differ from market value. These records are sourced from county recorder and assessor offices.
What businesses are associated with Michael Signer?
We found 8 business affiliations for Michael Signer (General Counsel). Other companies include bauknecht, Center For American Progress. Business records are compiled from state registries, SEC filings, and professional databases.
Has Michael Signer made political donations?
FEC disclosure records show 52 reported political contributions from Michael Signer, totaling $15,770. Recipients include Kaine, Timothy Michael and Deeds, R Creigh. Federal law requires disclosure of individual contributions exceeding $200.
How many records exist for Michael Signer?
Our database contains 91 total records for Michael Signer spanning 12 states. This includes 15 distinct contact records, 8 with phone numbers, 4 with email addresses. Multiple records may represent different individuals sharing the same name. All data is compiled from publicly available government and commercial sources.
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