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Spotlight on SCORE® Counselors
Thirty Connecticut shoreline residents volunteer their time to help small businesses get started, solve problems, or expand their operations. Counselors work in teams and draw on their general experience in sales, marketing, technology, management, finance, and other areas. Many have volunteered as SCORE® counselors for several years and have learned what makes a small business succeed. Others have owned and operated small businesses such as restaurants, retail stores, product design firms, etc. They have relationships with banks, chambers of commerce, and other small business resources for entrepreneurs. All services are free.
Below are brief backgrounds of the local counselors in the Southeastern CT Chapter including the branches in Madison, Mystic, and New London [Gales Ferry].
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Joe Beerbower (Madison) Read his full bio here! With Merrill Lynch for 37 years in a various positions including institutional department manager, fixed income marketing manager, and financial advisor for high net worth clients. He recently retired as a First Vice President of the Private Client Group. |
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Pierre Boulanger (Essex) Banker with expertise in corporate and commercial credit. |
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Tom Burland (Madison) Read his full bio here! A sales and marketing professional with over 28 years experience in direct sales, sales management and organizational development. Since retiring in 2006 a second career in residential real estate has expanded experience into business to consumer marketing and in particular internet marketing. Currently enrolled in UCONN's MBA program. |
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Michael Fanelli (Lyme) A geophysicist with extensive experience in the management and finances of the petroleum industry and facilities and also with petroleum exploration. |
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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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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) Read his full bio here! Broad engineering and management background working for a major utility for 24 years. Experience in project management, business development, customer service, and products and services. |
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Everett Gottschall (Middletown) Read his full bio here! Financial consultant with extensive experience in medical and dental practices as well as corporate strategic planning and business plans. |
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Felix Kloman (Lyme) International lecturer and author on risk management. Author of Mumpsimus Revisited: Essays on Risk Management, Seawrack Press, 2005. |
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Jim Lamb (Guilford) Experienced in sales organizations including sales force expansion, creating training and operational support, and focusi on business development and management within the pharmaceutical industry with Bayer's Pharmaceuticals Division. Also experienced in working with non-profit organizations. |
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Alan Mayer (New London) Corporate marketing executive specializing in creating lasting images for a variety of consumer products. Active in introducing new consumer products nationally as well as in mergers and acquisitions. |
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John Moran (Essex) Read his full bio here! Metallurgist with corporate experience in strategic planning, sales and marketing. Serves as SCORE’s District Director for Connecticut. |
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Bob Nelson (Old Lyme) Read his full bio here! Purchased a well-known inn with a first-class restaurant in Old Lyme and managed it successfully for 18 years. Also experienced in design and production of creative packaging for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and textile industries. |
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Jil Nelson (Lyme) Fine artist with experience in public relations and non-profit membership organizations. Active in politics. |
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Stuart Otto (Old Saybrook) Homebuilder with specialty in a range of modular homes. Coordinates planning, customization and financing from start to finish. |
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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) Consultant on product development, marketing, accounting, finance and policy. Professor of business at Mitchell College. Expertise in building manufacturing plants and retail centers, and manufacturing products from automotive sub-assemblies to food products, restaurants, and retail operations. |
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Dennis Peoples (Guilford) Read his full bio here! Owner of business process consulting firm who previously worked for large national electronics firm. Expertise in marketing, sales, electrical engineering as well as international finance, and monetary systems. |
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Mike Reddy (Lyme) Read his full bio here! Financier and manager of investment and commercial bank services/products with specialty in energy, power, mergers and valuations. |
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Robbin Reynolds (Essex) Expertise in the Publishing Business including editing, marketing, publicity, finances, and communications. Extensive experience with Non-Profit institutions. |
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Bob Ross (Old Lyme) Experienced insurance industry manager, business analyst and information technology consultant. |
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Mel Seeger (Quaker Hill) Project Manager for WWII Weapons Systems, management for third largest US toy company, owner of doll and toy company, owner of food and candy company, marketing manager and purchasing agent for auto and marine components company, real estate developer and builder, and purchasing agent for The Day in New London. |
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Arnold Sjursen (Old Lyme) Experienced in the management and sales of polypropylene film and polyethylene film manufacturing. |
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Eric Steinmetz (Guilford) Read his full bio here! 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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Paul Thomson (Old Lyme) |
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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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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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Bob Wassung (East Lyme) Read his full bio here! Forty years with a top Connecticut manufacturer of needles, bearings, and metal specialties. Experienced as tool designer, plant manufacturing engineer, and plant manager, and served as international vice-president. |
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Steve Workman (Old Lyme) Read his full bio here! International manager specializing in risk management and insurance products and services. |