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Andrew Brooks (Guilford)
A high tech entrepreneur, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Princeton University and has held leadership roles in engineering, sales engineering, sales, marketing and business development. He co-founded a digital engagement consultancy and a company developing small and medium business software.
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Michael Del Vecchio (Killingworth)
Mike currently counsels SCORE clients in Madison. His background includes starting several business consulting firms, working at Price Waterhouse in New York City, and reaching the level of Chief Technical Officer for a large insurance corporation. He is a professional project manager and has experience working on merger/acquisition teams, developing strategic plans, executing large financial systems projects, and managing mid-sized organizations. He is also an experienced technical trainer. Mike is retired from business. He is actively engaged in volunteer activities serving as a member of the Board of Directors at WFC in Meriden where he is active on the Audit Committee and marketing and tutoring high school students in physics, chemistry and mathematics. He has prior experience as a member of several boards of directors for non-profits including start ups.
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Richard Dvorak (North Franklin)
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James Fayal (Stonington)
James is an independent consultant to privately held and publicly traded companies structuring and implementing corporate growth programs that include acquisitions, partial equity investments and product distribution partnerships. He has worked on transactions in the Americas, Europe and Asia. He is experienced in market and competitor analysis, financial analysis, company valuation, diligence, transaction structuring and negotiations. He is a mechanical engineer with several patents and business start-up experience.
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Richard Feil (Old Saybrook)
Career Telecommunications Sector Consultant in computer systems and design controlling project timelines as well as supporting business process and software requirements reviews with experience in Microsoft Office Tools, such as Powerpoint, Excel and Word. Active in the local Knights of Columbus Council and Special Olympics events. |
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Ward Feirer (Centerbrook)
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John Ferrara (Westbrook)
Experienced manager in manufacturing, distribution and retail firms sales, marketing, customer service, operations, inventory management and purchasing having worked his way from stock clerk to National Sales Manager high performance automotive parts company. Responsibilities included customer service, warranty and repair operations, managing third party Internet sales and cross-functional teams. Extensive experience with non-profit agencies at both the volunteer and board of directors level, as a civic and community volunteer as well as a municipal office holder.
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Craig Ferrer (Old Saybrook)
Craig has an unusual insight into international trade with early experience in selling domestic mill's fabrics and importing fabrics mainly from Japan. He then started his own company expanding import products to include those from ten other countries including fabric and ready-made garments sold to wholesalers in the United States learning much about how to deal with all the too frequent odd ways that other countries wanted to deal with Americans.
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Jean Ferris (Madison)
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Larry Flick (Cromwell)
Thirty-six years business and teaching experience and leading a multinational corporation and entrepreneur. MBA in Operations Research. CEO of Flicks Inc., an eLearning consulting and development company. Adjunct Professor at Norwalk Community College and currently teaching at Three Rivers Community College. |
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Don Flynn (Essex)
Broad management and technical background. Knowledge and expertise in business planning, strategy, marketing, innovation, intellectual property and the development of new products and services. Spent 27 years with a major corporation. Currently consulting in the area of energy services. |
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Everett Gottschall (Middletown)
Financial consultant with extensive experience in medical and dental practices as well as corporate strategic planning and business plans. |
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Bruce Greenfield (Old Saybrook) |
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Jerry Litner (East Haddam)
Jerry is experienced in the electrical industry, management, marketing and manufacturing mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, and start-ups.
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Philp Lombardo (Niantic)
A Human Resource professional experienced in business methods and working with owners of small entrepreneurial companies to help solve organizational and employee concerns. Experienced in employee communications, performance management, compensation, and HR policies. |
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Alan Mayer (New London)
Alan Mayer, retired Marketing executive and owner of Kirkland House Bed and Breakfast.
International Director for Jose Cuervo Tequila stationed in London, U.K. And Mexico City, Mexico. Vice President, Heublein Spirits and Foods, other senior marketing responsibilities for Waring Blendors, American Safety Razors, Aqua Velva and Lectric Shave. Market Research
analyst for Ogilvy and Mather Advertising Agency. Currently living in New London and Manhattan.
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Paul Morris (Guilford)
Career in Public Accounting, General Contractor and Real Estate Developer including holding the positions of CFO and Chief Administrative Officer and responsibility for credit relationships with Surety Companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and investment firms. |
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Eric Munro (Madison)
Eric is a product management, sales and marketing executive with experience in high-technology businesses, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, Eric was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a telecommunications equipment manufacturer based in Meriden, Connecticut. His career also includes consulting in business management for a division of DeVry University as well as teaching graduate MBA classes where he provided his expertise on project and strategic management.
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Nazzareno "Nazz" Paciotti (Niantic)
Financial Officer in aerospace, international, and physical security companies as well as oil and gas production, refining and exploration, including start-up's, acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers. |
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Peter Pappas (Groton)
Peter Pappas is an established expert in small business management. He was Adjunct Professor of Business and Director of the Mitchell College Center for Entrepreneurship, providing education and counseling programs to small business. Prior to that, he was Regional Director of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center at the University of Connecticut. As an entrepreneur, he has been the chief executive officer of several closely held businesses, including restaurants, real estate development, manufacturing and chemical technology. He specializes in business finance, valuation, purchase and sale of business and business systems such as accounting, human resources, policy and procedure.
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Paul Parker (Old Lyme)
Paul Parker has had a successful finance corporate career improving sales and profit performance for business services companies. With over 30 years of financial and accounting experience he has built and managed global finance organizations. In addition, he has headed up purchasing, distribution, production and facilities for several rapidly growing companies. He has been part of several very successful IPO’s and the sales of two start-up companies. Paul holds a BA in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Connecticut.
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Jud Perkins (Salem)
Jud worked in the hospitality industry working for Walt Disney World for 16 years, several professional sports teams and the National Basketball Association, In addition, he spent 25 years managing the development of large construction projects ranging from $135 million to $925 million in the sports and entertainment industry. He has served as a board member of the St. Louis Blues Hockey club, Chairman of the Directors Operating Committee at Walt Disney World, the Hillwood leadership council, managed a partnership between the Walt Disney Company and Sprint Communications, managed a joint venture between Disney and a large construction company. Reported to or has been a member of Executive Committees and Boards in the Walt Disney Company, Bombardier, Inc, Mohegan Tribe, Hillwood Development, National Basketball Association, Kiel Center Partners, Querencia Properties and Madison Square Garden.
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Bob Potter (Old Lyme)
Bob is a graduate of Syracuse University and has more than 40 years in creative management, marketing communications, and non-profit development for leading corporate, arts, cultural and non-profit organizations including Time Warner, National Geographic, AOL, National Gallery of Art, Lyme Art Association, Mystic Seaport, and Save the Children. His areas of expertise include marketing and communications, web development, market research, fundraising for non-profits, and strategic planning. Additionally, Bob provides consulting for the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and volunteer work with the Southeast Connecticut Shoreline Food Pantry.
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Mike Reddy (Lyme)
Financier and manager of investment and commercial bank services/products with specialty in energy, power, mergers and valuations. |
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Bill Riviere (Guilford)
Experience in General Management, project management, business plans and "Turn Arounds," sales and marketing including special Trades Contracts. |
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Eric Steinmetz (Guilford)
General management in Europe for 33 years in international transportation and logistics including start-ups, marketing, sales, business plan development ,and export/import issues. |
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Jim Toner (Uncasville)
R&D Engineering Manager for large imaging company. Ran home remodeling business for eleven years. Expertise in short and long term planning, budgeting, manufacturing, security, HR, and general management. |
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Peter Van Strum (Madison)
Experienced in Commercial Real Estate and Brokerage, local government agencies, and Video Program production. |
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Beth Vogel (Madison) |
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Roger Wardwell (Guilford)
Experienced in product design, quality, and manufacturing engineering in consumer and aerospace products including metalworking, woodworking, finishing, assembly, foundry, plastics, and electronics. |
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Steve Workman (Old Lyme)
International manager specializing in risk management and insurance products and services |
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