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Connecticut Chapter Names Hartford-Area MS Corporate Achievers
Established by the Connecticut Chapter in 2000, MS Corporate Achievers is a recognition program honoring some of Connecticut’s most influential leaders, while at the same time raising critically needed funds to ensure ongoing scientific research and the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to the more than 6,000 Connecticut residents living with the debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by an advisory council board for making outstanding contributions to business, civic and cultural enrichment.
A resident of Windsor, Conn., Lee D. Hoffman received his Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental science and political science from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1991 and his Juris Doctorate from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 1994. He went on to receive his master’s in environmental law from George Washington University in 1996. Hoffman has been a member of Pullman & Comley LLC, 90 State House Square in Hartford, Conn., since 2003. ***** A resident of Hartford, Conn., Christopher Peters received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., in 1994. Peters has been a financial advisor with Wachovia Securities, 185 Asylum St. in Hartford for a year. Peters has also worked the last 10 years as owner and operator of three restaurants: South City Café from 1997-2001, Mayor Mike’s from 2004 to present and Sweet Jane’s Rock & Roll Eatery from 2006 to present. *****
A resident of Old Saybrook, Conn., Michael F. Ahern received his Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., in 1978, his Master of Science degree in 1981 and his Master of Business Administration in 1987 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford. Ahern has served with the Northeast Utility Service Company for 27 years and is currently responsible for System Restoration and Emergency Preparedness, Distribution Engineering, Vegetation Management, Training and Corporate Training. *****
***** A resident of Hartford, Jennifer L. Cox received her Bachelor of Arts degree from State University of Connecticut in Storrs in 1990 and her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford in 1993. Cox is a founding partner and attorney of Cox & Osowiecki, LLC, 10 Columbus Boulevard, Ninth Floor Hartford, Conn. Cox is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Society for Healthcare Risk. Cox serves as a lobbyist for health-related causes. Her health law experience includes research issues, regulatory issues and patient rights issues for various chronic diseases and conditions. Cox is also an active member of several health law organizations throughout the state. *****
A resident of Wethersfield, Conn., Paul Montinieri received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., in 1980 and his master’s in student personnel administration from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt., in 1982. His academic accomplishments also include advanced work at the University of Maryland College Park in College Park, Md. Montinieri has owned Kelly Container, 911 South St. in Suffield, Conn., for eight years. ***** A resident of Southington, Conn., James H. Gatling received his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Hampton Institute in Hampton, Va. in 1970 and his master’s in business administration from the University of New Haven in West Haven, Conn., in 1978. He went on to receive his doctorate in business administration from LaSalle University in Mandeville, La., in 1994 and his honorary doctorate of letters in humane letters from Teikyo Post University in Waterbury, Conn., in 1997. Gatling has been the president and CEO of New Opportunities, Inc. 232 North Elm Street in Waterbury, Conn., for 28 years. *****
***** A resident of Wallingford, Conn., Wendy Kennedy Venoit received her Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., in 1993 and earned her Juris Doctorate cum laude at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, N.Y., where she was valedictorian in 1996. Venoit has been a partner at Pepe & Hazard, LLP, 225 Asylum St. in Hartford for nine years.
National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter, public relations intern Megan Alexander is resident of Cheshire attending Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. Alexander is majoring in public relations and psychology. If you or someone you know would be interested in completing and internship with the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter Communications Department, please contact Karen E. Butler at kbutler@ctfightsMS.org. NOTE TO MEDIA |
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