Party Affiliation: Republican

Previous Offices and Public Service:
Chairman, Thomaston Board of Finance; Chairman, Economic Development Commission.

Occupation / Professional Background:
More than two decades in senior leadership roles at global companies, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading diverse teams.

Education:
MBA in international marketing and advanced business certificates, University of Connecticut; B.S. in mechanical engineering and post-baccalaureate certificate in computer science, University of Hartford.

Personal Details:
Resident of Thomaston for 33 years; moved to town with his wife soon after they were married.

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