Barbara M. Henry, First Selectman of Roxbury. Now in her seventh term as First Selectman, Henry previously served as a selectman and as a member of the Board of Education. She is Chairman of the Northwestern CT Council of Government; Vice Chairman of the CT Council of Small Towns; and serves on the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Henry is also very active as a volunteer EMT with the Roxbury Ambulance Association and is a former board member of Operation Lifesaver in CT, which works to prevent and reduce incidents at highway-rail grade crossings.
	Scott D. Jackson, Mayor of Hamden. Before being elected Mayor, he served as Chief Administrative Officer for the Town and earlier managed the Town's Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development. Jackson previously served as Project Manager and Technical Director for the Connecticut Policy and Economic Council. Before that, he worked with Senator Lieberman as Deputy State Director for Constituent Service and, at the same time, served on the Town of Hamden's Community Development Advisory Commission. Jackson started his career with Senator Lieberman doing citizen outreach and casework duties and serving as the Computer Systems Administrator for his office.
	Denise E. Menard, First Selectwoman of East Windsor. Prior to her election as First Selectwoman, she served the town for over 25 years on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, as well as the Water Pollution Control Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, and East Windsor Elderly Commission. She also volunteers extensively with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the East Windsor Public Schools, and the East Windsor Rotary Club. She holds an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Saint Joseph College in West Hartford.
	Richard A. Moccia, Mayor of Norwalk. Now in his third term as Mayor, Moccia previously was an elected representative on the Common Council, and served on the Fire Commission, Fair Rent Commission, and City Redistricting Committee. He is a former Constable, City Sheriff and CT State Marshal. He is chairman of CCM's Legislative Subcommittee on Land Use and a past member of the Governor's Early Childhood Research and Policy Council. Moccia serves on the boards of the Maritime Aquarium and Courage to Speak Foundation for drug abuse prevention. He is also a member of the Norwalk Sons' of Italy, American Legion, and Norwalk Exchange Club.
	RMichael S. Rohde, Mayor of Meriden. Before becoming Mayor, Rhode was elected to the City Council and has served on the council for over 20 years. He has served as Majority Whip and Majority Leader for the council. Earlier in his career, Rohde worked for the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut in New Haven as the Director of Development. Prior to that, he worked as Executive Director of The Cove Center for Grieving Children in Meriden and as Director of Community, Corporate and Government Relations of The Curtis Home Inc., in Meriden. He began his career at Deep River's Mount Saint John School for Boys. Rohde holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Psychology from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y., and a Master's Degree in Human Services Administration from Antioch University in Keene, New Hampshire.

	Alan Bergren, City Manager of Norwich. Before becoming City Manager in Norwich, Bergren served for over 25 years as Town Manager of East Hampton. He also served as an Administrator for the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Bolton from 1979-1982 and the Executive Assistant to the Mayor in East Hartford from 1978-1979. Mr. Bergren began his career in local government service in New Britain, serving as a Special Projects Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office in 1978. Bergren also served as President of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns for four years. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Town and City Managers Association. Bergren has taught public administration at the University of Hartford as an adjunct faculty member and has served as a member of the University’s governing board.
	Mark D. Boughton, Mayor of Danbury. Prior to becoming Mayor, Boughton was elected State Representative in 1998, and was re-elected in 2000. He served as a member of the Education Committee and ranking member of the Environment Committee. Boughton was elected Mayor in 2001, and has been re-elected four times. He previously served in the United States Army Reserve where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He previously worked at Danbury High School as a Social Studies teacher, and served as a Member of the Danbury Planning Commission from 1995 to 1998. He also serves on the Alumni Board of Directors of Western Connecticut State University.
	Susan S. Bransfield, First Selectwoman of Portland. Before becoming First Selectwoman in 2003, Bransfield worked with the Connecticut State Department of Education as an education service specialist for the Child Nutrition Programs. She has also served as nutrition services manager for the Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. and for the Connecticut Department of Public Health as a nutrition consultant for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC). Bransfield started her career as a nutritionist with the WIC Program in Windham. Bransfield also serves as President of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns. She was a member of the Governor's Commission on Education Finance and the Governor’s appointee to the State’s 2009 Municipal Relief Panel. She has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut.
	Robert Chatfield, Mayor of Prospect. Chatfield is the longest serving chief-elected official in the state. He has served as Mayor of Prospect for 33 years. Chatfield is also the Assistant Chief of the Prospect Fire Department. He has previously served as chairman of the Bristol Resources Recovery Facility Operating Committee, chairman of Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee, three-time chairman of the Central Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, and president of the Council of Small Towns. Chatfield is also member of the Northeast Forest Fire Compact, Waterbury Area Fire Chief’s Association, and the New Haven County Emergency Plan; and is a former member of the State Fire Commission and the State of Connecticut Police Officers Standard and Training Council.
	Robert Congdon, First Selectman of Preston.Prior to becoming First Selectman, Congdon, along with his wife, were the long-time principals of a local trucking company, Electronic & Exhibit Transportation, from 1977 to 1995. Congdon is a certified public accountant and served as a Connecticut State Representative from the 42nd Assembly District in 2004-05. He is a past chairman and treasurer of the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments. Congdon is co-chairman of the Southeastern Connecticut Water Utility Coordinating Committee and he also serves on the board of directors of the Southeastern Connecticut YMCA, the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority, and the Preston Redevelopment Agency.
	John A. Elsesser, Town Manager of Coventry. Elsesser has been Coventry's Town Manager for 22 years. He previously worked as assistant town manager in Avon and as assistant to the town manager in Wethersfield. He is serving as a member of the State's Emergency Response Commission, and State E-911 Commission, and on the Board of Directors of the Eastern Highlands Health District. He is also the President of the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce. Elsesser has served on various CCM committees including as vice-chairman of CCM's Education Subcommittee and as a member of CCM's Smart Growth Task Force. He is a past president and member of the Connecticut Town & City Management Association and has served on key committees of the International City/County Management Association.
	William Finch, Mayor of Bridgeport. Before becoming Mayor, Finch served seven years as a State Senator from the 22nd Assembly District. As a state legislator, he served as Assistant President Pro Tempore, Senate Chairman of the Environment Committee, and Senate Vice Chairman of the Transportation Committee. Prior to becoming a State Senator Finch served as a Bridgeport City Council member for nine and a half years. Finch recently worked as Director of Regional Growth and Membership for the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC). He has also served as a member of the Grow Bridgeport Fund, and the Connecticut Zoological Society.
	Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager of South Windsor. Prior to serving in South Windsor, Galligan was Village Manager of Mamaroneck, NY; Town Manager of North Branford, and City Manager of Newburgh, NY. He was a municipal auditor for the New York State Department of Audit and Control and an accounting professor for Dutchess Community College. Galligan is a credentialed manager with the International City/County Management Association. He also is a member of the American Society of Public Administrators and the South Windsor Rotary.
	Sebastian Giuliano, Mayor of Middletown. Before his election as Mayor, Giuliano was a partner in the law firm of Giuliano and Scalora in Middletown, and he earlier practiced law in his own firm. He has also served as a hearing officer for the CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Giuliano has served as President and Vice President of the Kiwanis Club of Middletown; is a member of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce; and a past Vice President of the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Central CT.
	Cynthia Mangini, Councilwoman of Enfield. Now in her sixth tern as a member of the Enfield Town Council, Mangini is a licensed realtor and long-time volunteer for the Enfield Food Shelf. Mangini serves on CCM's Legislative Subcommittee on Education. She previously was a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC) and is currently a member of the NLC Advisory Council. Mangini also was Vice Chairman of NLC's Committee on Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations.
	Rudolph P. Marconi, First Selectman of Ridgefield. He first served Ridgefield as a member of the town's Planning and Zoning Commission, before winning a seat on the Board of Selectmen before becoming First Selectman. He is former chairman and current secretary/treasurer of the Housatonic Valley Chief Elected Officials. He also serves on the board of the Council of Small Towns and the Community Action Committee of Danbury. He is secretary of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority; and is a member of the Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership. Marconi is also Chairman of the Alliance for Sensible Airspace Planning, representing 13 communities in Fairfield County and New York. Before his election as First Selectman, Marconi was vice president of Marconi Construction Company. He started his career as a sales representative and then senior sales representative for Great Northern Paper Company.
	R. Scott Slifka, Mayor of West Hartford. Before being elected Mayor, he served as a town Councilmember. He has been mayor since 2004 and is now in his fifth term on the council. He serves as Corporation Counsel for The Lego Corporation. He previously was Associate Counsel to The Hartford Insurance Company and served as Chief of Staff to Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. Slifka was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor as the running mate of John DeStefano in the 2006 Democratic primary. As Mayor, he has been commended for his leadership in establishing the nationally acclaimed Blue Back Square development and for proposing a transit system to maintain the independence of senior citizens without the use of taxpayer dollars.
	Peter J. Tesei, First Selectman of Greenwich. Before becoming First Selectman, Tesei had served on the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation for 10 years, serving as Chairman for the last six years. During his tenure, Tesei had also been Vice Chairman of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Clerk of the Board, and a member of its Budget Committee. He was a member of the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for ten years (1988-1997) and was Vice Chairman of District 9 of the RTM. Prior to being elected First Selectman, Tesei was Vice President of the Wealth Management Group of BNY/Mellon Wealth Management.
	Steven R. Werbner, Town Manager of Tolland. Prior to being appointed Town Manager of Tolland in 2005, Werbner served the town of Manchester for 28 years, in numerous positions, from Personnel Director to Assistant Deputy Manager and Deputy General Manager, before being named General Manager in 2002. Werbner is Chairman of CCM's Legislative Subcommittee on Labor Relations, and is a member of the Connecticut Bar, the International City /County Management Association, and the International Personnel Management Association. He also serves as an adjunct professor with the University Of Connecticut School of Public Policy.

	Timothy C. Griswold, First Selectman of Old Lyme, was elected President. Before becoming first selectman, Griswold was an 18-year member and then chairman of the Old Lyme Board of Finance. Griswold is in his seventh term as first selectman. He is a member of the Lyme/Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce and the Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Club, and serves on the board of trustees of the Florence Griswold Museum. He previously served in several senior positions during a 25-year career in banking. He was a vice president for Citizen's Bank, first vice president of Advest Bank, assistant vice president of United Bank and Trust, and assistant treasurer of Hartford National Bank. Griswold served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.
	Elizabeth C. Paterson, Mayor of Mansfield. She is an incorporator and member of the executive board of the Mansfield Downtown Partnership and is chairman of the Mansfield Emergency Management Committee. She is co-chairman of the Mansfield's University/Town Relations Committee and Co-Chair of the Mansfield School Building Committee. Paterson is also Chairman of the Eastern Highlands Health District and Co-Chairman of the UConn Campus Community Partnership. Paterson has been active in both CCM and the National League of Cities (NLC). She was chairperson of the CCM Task Force on Children, Youth and Families and CCM's Committee on Education. Nationally, Paterson is a member of NLC’s Advisory Council and is Chairman of NLC’s University Communities Council. She also served on NLC’s Board of Directors.
	Herbert C. Rosenthal, Former First Selectman of Newtown. Rosenthal has been vice chairman of the board of directors of CIRMA, CCM's risk management and insurance services arm. He has been treasurer of the Housatonic Valley Resources Recovery Authority, and past chairman of the board of directors of the Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials. Before being elected First Selectman, Rosenthal was a member of the Newtown Board of Education for 13 years, serving as chairman for three years. During that same time, he served on the board of directors of Education Connection, the regional education service center for 33 municipalities in northwestern CT, serving as chairman for 10 years. Rosenthal previously held management positions in the insurance and financial services field, and was a lieutenant in the United States Navy.
	John Weichsel, Town Manager of Southington. Weichsel has been a municipal manager for 54 years, and the Town Manager of Southington for 44 years, a record that gives him more tenure than 99 percent of his peers across the country. He has been a member of CCM's Board of Directors more than 25 years, and was the first appointed official to be elected President of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. He also was the long-time chairman of CCM's Legislative Subcommittee on Labor Relations. After stints in town government management in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ellenville, N.Y., he became the first town manager in Southington in 1966. -
	John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor of New Haven. Now in his 17th year as Mayor, New Haven has been awarded the highly regarded "All-America City" prize three times during DeStefano's tenure, in 1998, 2003 and 2008. He has prioritized strengthening the City and its neighborhoods by investing in the nationally recognized School Change Initiative to catapult achievement in New Haven Public Schools to new heights while also creating jobs, cutting crime and rebuilding housing citywide. The Mayor chaired the State of Connecticut's Blue Ribbon Commission on Property Tax Reform and Smart Growth. Mayor DeStefano is a past president of the National League of Cities as well as a past president of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, and a longtime member of the boards of directors of both NLC and CCM.
	Stephen T. Cassano, Selectman of Manchester. Cassano has 29 years of elected leadership, including Mayor of Manchester for 14 years and Deputy Mayor for eight. He also served for eight years as chairman of the Capitol Region Council of Governments and as president of the National Association of Regional Councils. Cassano is currently executive director of the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding. He is a past president of CCM and a long-time member of CCM's Board of Directors. Cassano has served as president of the National Small Cities Council and is a former long-time member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC). He is now a member of the NLC Advisory Council. Cassano retired after 28 years of service as a sociology professor at Manchester Community College.