Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Katie D'Agostino
President & CEO
Central CT Chambers of Commerce
Michael Sweeney
Chair of the Board
Torrington Savings Bank
Chris Hyers
Vice Chair
UConn Health
Charlie McCormick
Treasurer
Thomaston Savings Bank
Ryan Allaire
Secretary
Highstreet Insurance
Christine Malay
Immediate Past Chair
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol
Board of Directors
Ed Benecchi
Edward Jones
Christine Destefano
Barnes
Dean Greco
Webster Bank
Eric Liegeot
AMP Radio Network
Verna Michaud
Adams Samartino & Co., C.P.A.'s
Andrew Ricci
Mott Corporation
Thom Smith
No Fluff Agency
David Wildman
Hartford Healthcare
Shelly Bove
Arthur G. Russell Company
Art Durbano
Bristol Event Center
Lissa Jennings
Thomaston EDC
Sandy Marino
Sandy's TV & Appliances
Molly Plante
Furey, Donovan, Cooney & Dyer, P.C.
John Seagrave
Barron Financial Group
Sabrina Trocchi
Wheeler Health
Heather Chirumbolo
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Meaghan Gorman
Community Mental Health Affiliates
Christine Koster
Westfield Bank
Chris Ann Meaney
Bristol Health
Xhek (Jack) Precetaj
M&T Bank
Whitney Shufelt
Main Street Community Foundation
Rocco Valletta
Ion Bank
Affiliate Presidents
Heather Chirumbolo
Burlington Chamber
Berkshire Hathaway
As of 6/3/2026