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.
VCF President & CEO Sharon Closius and Board Chair Jack Walsh.
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
