Chamber BODs Elected, Student Award Winners Announced

Press release from the Midstate Chamber of Commerce:

May 23, 2021

The Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals made up of business leaders from different sectors to provide oversight to the Chamber’s program of work and set policy for our organization. Representative of our diverse membership, these dedicated individuals serve (2) 3-year terms.

The Annual Meeting of the Members was held on May 12, 2021 – as a hybrid event via Zoom and in-person at Il Monticello where the slate of officers and directors was presented and voted upon. The approved slate of officers and directors is below:

Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance Board for 2021-2022: Midstate Chamber Representation
Nathaniel Bottone Salon Nathaniel
Gloria Griffiths Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Dan Quesnel Liberty Bank
Ralph Mesite Mesite Family Partnerships
Rich Pendred UBEO Business Services
Midstate Chamber of Commerce Officers for 2021-2022:
Chairman: Daniel Quesnel Liberty Bank
Vice Chairman: Ralph Mesite Mesite Family Partnerships
Secretary: Karen Halloran Associate Member
Treasurer: Ed Hogan MembersFirst CT Financial Credit Union
Immediate Past Chairman Nathaniel Bottone Salon Nathaniel

Class of 2024
Miguel Castro Prestige Construction Home Improvement
Christopher Powers Westfield Property Group
Karen Halloran Associate Member
Nicole Anastasio Rose Flowers & Gifts
Leon Langs People's Bank
Scott Gombar Nwaj Tech
Marisol Rodriguez Liberty Bank
Carol Conant Marketing Graphics, LLC
Class of 2023 2 Years Remaining
Bob Carr Clarity Output Solutions
Brian Hoeing Updike, Kelly and Spellacy
Adrianna Rodriguez SCOW-Spanish Community of Wallingford
Steven Minkler Middlesex Community College
Brian Pencz Midstate Medical Center

Matthew Bailey B. C. Bailey Funeral Home
Jim Mizener R-J Media Group
Joe Feest Meriden Department of Economic Development
Class of 2022 1 Year Remaining
Carrie Mott Bouvier Insurance
Cornelius Ivers Meriden Housing Authority
Ed Hogan MembersFirst CT Federal Credit Union
Edward Dooling Masonicare
John Davis Razor Rep2, LLC
Elwyn Quirk Law Office of E.B. Quirk, LLC
Kerry Johnson Travel Consultant
Going off of the Board in 2021: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Eric Francis Trifecta Ecosystems, Inc.
Krystle Blake Rushford - A Hartford HealthCare Partner
Daniel Vill Luchs Consulting Engineers
Linda Krampitz Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

The Education Awards Committee of the Midstate Chamber is very pleased to
announce the 2021 recipients. These students were chosen after a formal
application was reviewed by our selection committee.

The Sanford S. Shorr Education Award, is presented based on essential
criteria of high character, service to community, school and others. Funds
raised for these awards are generated from the Chamber’s annual golf
tournament. This year’s winners are Humza Miyan from Orville H. Platt High
School, Karen Gomez from Francis T. Maloney High School, Garrison Kunst
from Francis T. Maloney High School, and Mya Flis from Orville H. Platt High
School.

The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Committee Award is for a
graduating Hispanic high school student. Funds raised for these awards are
generated through H.O.L.A. fundraisers that are held throughout the year.
This year’s winners are Dominic Ponce from Orville H. Platt High School and
Abigail Lespier from Francis T. Maloney High School.

The fourth award is the Bruce H. Kannenberg & Jonal Laboratories, Inc.
Education Award. This is a 4-year award for a Meriden resident graduating
from a Meriden Public School who will be pursuing a degree in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Business. This year’s recipient
is Annie Patel from Francis T. Maloney High School.

A fifth award, provided through the Frank A. and Charlotte G. Young
Memorial Fund, is an annual award for a Meriden high school student that
excels in the field of science and/or math. The recipient Taspiya Aktar from
Francis T. Maloney High School

The Chamber Members and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all
the outstanding recipients on their achievements and extend their best wishes
as these students continue their educational pursuits.

This press release was produced by the Midstate Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.