Beth Henry Elected Foodshare Board Chair

Elizabeth “Beth” Henry was elected chair of the Foodshare Board of Directors at the organization’s 38th Annual Meeting held yesterday in Bloomfield. A resident of Avon, Henry is the Vice President of U.S. Business Marketing for Cigna and has served on Foodshare’s board since 2013. She replaces Tom Buckingham who has served as chairman since June of 2017.

“I am honored to step into the role of Board chair for this amazing organization. Foodshare takes a holistic and progressive approach to addressing hunger and I am proud to help advance its mission to end hunger in the greater Hartford community.”

Beth has 20 years of experience in health care and financial services. She has successfully managed diverse functions in marketing, finance, underwriting, sales support and strategic planning. Prior to Cigna, Beth led brand and marketing for the Hartford’s Group Benefits Division. She also completed the management associate training program at Citibank.

“Beth brings a wealth of knowledge both to our board and to Foodshare as a whole,” said President & CEO Jason Jakubowski. “In fact, I’d even go as far as to say that her leadership has been absolutely critical in making us the organization we are today. Her passion for our work is infectious, and I’m eager to continue working with her in the years ahead.”

Beth has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bryn Mawr College and an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She and her husband have four children and are active in their community.