Mr. Cornwell is a graduate of Union College and is a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Cornwell has worked as a researcher for state and local governments, and has also been employed by the State Bank of Albany and the First National Bank of Glens Falls. Mr. Cornwell is also a private trustee and investment consultant. Mr. Cornwell is married to Claire Pospisil, and has lived in downtown Albany for twenty seven years. Mr. Cornwell's interests include outdoor sports, jazz and classical music, and herbal medicine.