Party Affiliation: Republican

Occupation / Professional Background:
McGee has built a 21-year career at Thomaston Savings Bank, where she is currently Vice President and Senior Operations Officer overseeing operations across four departments. Over the course of her career, she has held roles in several functional areas of the bank.

Education:
Marissa McGee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Technology from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Business Administration from Post University.

Volunteer / Community Involvement:
Serves as Treasurer for the local Salvation Army unit, where she manages the annual red kettle campaign in Thomaston. McGee also recently joined the EdAdvance Head Start Policy Council, which works on enrollment, staffing, grants, and budgeting across all EdAdvance Head Start sites.

Personal Details:
Born and raised in Thomaston, McGee graduated from Thomaston High School in 2005. She lives in town with her husband, Shawn, and their two sons, Ryan and Ethan, who are in fourth and sixth grade at Thomaston Center School.

Quote from the Candidate:

“I have decided to run because our education system needs change. If we want to attract and retain the kind of talented teachers who shape futures, we need to shift our focus—away from the central office and back to the classroom.” — Marissa McGee

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