Appointments, Transitions, Colleague News

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Newman's Own Foundation Names John Frascotti to Advisory Board

WESTPORT, CT -- Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, today announced that John Frascotti has been appointed to the Newman's Own Advisory Board. Frascotti is President of Hasbro, Inc., where he has worked since 2008, helping to shape the company into a global brand and entertainment leader.

Thursday, May 17, 2018
Chandler J. Howard to Retire as Liberty Bank CEO

MIDDLETOWN, CT -- Connecticut’s oldest bank, today announced that Chandler J. Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of the year. Howard has held this position since joining the Bank in 2007. [Howard is also president of Libert Bank Foundation.]

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Women & Girls Fund Executive Committee Welcomes New Members

TORRINGTON, CT -- Susan (Susie) Payne of Washington and Frances Stoffer of New Hartford have been named to the executive committee of the Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. The Fund awards grants annually for programs and capital needs with a focus on promoting economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through education, financial literacy and social services.

Monday, May 7, 2018
Luria Named Board Chair of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

WATERBURY, CT -- Webster Bank is pleased to announce that Kathy Luria, senior vice president of community affairs and director of philanthropy, has been named chair of the board of directors of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.  

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