A volunteer group of Valley leaders serves as the Foundation's Board of Directors and the President implements the Board's objectives and carries out the daily operations.
The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is governed by knowledgeable, civic-minded citizens. VCF's affiliation with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven allows VCF's board to focus on leadership and development. The Board of Directors plays a major role in setting strategy, community leadership, and awarding grants.
Staff
Current Board
Past Board
William C. Bassett
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2012)
Lynne Bassett Perry
Dates of Board Memberships: (2013 – 2019)
James E. Cohen
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2007)
Susan Coyle*
Dates of Board Memberships: (2011 – 2016)
Timothy P. Dillon, Esq.
Dates of Board Memberships: (2007 – 2015)
Rick Dunne
Dates of Board Memberships: (2012 – 2015)
William W. Ginsberg
Dates of Board Memberships: (2011 – 2017)
David M. Grant
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2011)
M. Elizabeth Kennard
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2014)
Rob Lesko
Dates of Board Memberships: (2015 – 2019)
Ernestine Luise
Dates of Board Memberships: (2009 – 2011)
Francis H. Michaud Jr.*
Dates of Board Memberships: (2017 – 2019)
Bill Nimons
Dates of Board Memberships: (2010 – 2017)
Joseph A. Pagliaro Sr.*
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004)
Joseph A. Pagliaro Jr.
Dates of Board Memberships: (2005 – 2014)
Mary L. Pepe
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2013)
David M. Rifkin
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2005)
James E. Ryan
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2009) and (2012 – 2018)
Kenneth E. Schaible
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2011)
Donald W. Smith, Jr. PE
Dates of Board Memberships: (2014- 2021)
Karen Stanek*
Dates of Board Memberships: (2013 – 2016)
Thomas M. Sutnik Esq.
Dates of Board Memberships: (2019 – 2020)
Leon Sylvester
Dates of Board Memberships: (2007 – 2015)
Alan J. Tyma
Dates of Board Memberships: (2004 – 2012) and (2014 – 2020)
James White*
Dates of Board Memberships: (2015)
John Zaprzalka, CPA
Dates of Board Memberships: (2007 – 2016)
*deceased
Italics indicates Member of the Founding VCF Board of Directors
