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Steve has written four nonfiction books: Our Man in Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor, about Joseph C. Grew; A Splendid Savage: The Restless Life of Frederick Russell Burnham; A Labyrinth of Kingdoms: 10,000 Miles Through Islamic Africa, about the African explorer Heinrich Barth; and Code Name Ginger, about Dean Kamen and the invention of the Segway.

He has written for many national publications, including Smithsonian, National Geographic, and the Wall Street Journal.

He has been an adjunct professor at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. I also have taught writing and literature at Fairfield University and the University of Connecticut, and has spoken at many conferences about journalism, writing, and the subjects of his books.

Giustina Lamoureux is a tax director in the Firm’s Hartford, Connecticut office. She has experience in tax compliance, accounting, and consulting for closely held businesses and individuals. Her proactive approach to the implementation of new tax legislation allows her to provide practical solutions for her clients. She also has experience in providing tax compliance and planning services in a variety of industries, including real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services.

Nathan has been the Executive Director of the Greater Hartford Community Foundation, Inc. and the Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, since 2005. During this time, the tournament has generated more than $20 million for charity and has been recognized by the PGA TOUR for numerous awards.

In addition to receiving the “Players Choice” award in 2017 and 2018, the Travelers Championship was named “Tournament of the Year” by the PGA TOUR in 2017 and has now won 14 TOUR awards since 2009. Others include “Most Fan Friendly Event” (2010, 2012, 2017), “Best Title Sponsor Integration” (2009, 2010, 2012), “Best Marketing Program” (2011), “Best Use of Players” (2012), “Best Charity Integration” (2013), “Best Special Event” (2016, when it hosted the Bruce Edwards Foundation Dinner) and “Best Tournament Sales” (2017). He is also a Class ‘A’ member of the PGA of America and an active member of the Connecticut Section of the PGA.

After graduating from Auburn University in 1996 with a degree in Mass Communications, Nathan worked for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Academy of Golf as an instructor through 2001 while playing professional golf on various tours throughout the Southeast. He then went to work for the Bruno Event Team from 2001-2004 where he was the Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Birmingham and worked on all four major professional golf tours in the United States, including serving as Tournament Director for the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.

Nathan resides in West Hartford, Connecticut, with his wife, Carmen, and their two children.

Summary:

Nathan has been the Executive Director of the Greater Hartford Community Foundation, Inc. and the Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, since 2005. During this time, the tournament has generated more than $20 million for charity and has been recognized by the PGA TOUR for numerous awards. In addition to receiving the “Players Choice” award in 2017 and 2018, the Travelers Championship was named “Tournament of the Year” by the PGA TOUR in 2017 and has now won 14 TOUR awards since 2009. Others include “Most Fan Friendly Event” (2010, 2012, 2017), “Best Title Sponsor Integration” (2009, 2010, 2012), “Best Marketing Program” (2011), “Best Use of Players” (2012), “Best Charity Integration” (2013), “Best Special Event” (2016, when it hosted the Bruce Edwards Foundation Dinner) and “Best Tournament Sales” (2017). He is also a Class ‘A’ member of the PGA of America and an active member of the Connecticut Section of the PGA. After graduating from Auburn University in 1996 with a degree in Mass Communications, Nathan worked for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Academy of Golf as an instructor through 2001 while playing professional golf on various tours throughout the Southeast. He then went to work for the Bruno Event Team from 2001-2004 where he was the Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Birmingham and worked on all four major professional golf tours in the United States, including serving as Tournament Director for the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Nathan resides in West Hartford, Connecticut, with his wife, Carmen, and their two children.

Nathan explained how the Traveler’s Golf Tournament has given back to the community. Last year donations exceeded $3,000,000 to 180 charities throughout CT. He gave a history of growth of this tournament from 2005 and how the Traveler’s became a 2024 signature event for the PGA Tour.

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“A Very Short History of the Typewriter and Hartford’s Role in That History”

Rick Voigt, retired attorney now a lecturer U Hart on topics in modern art and manufacturing.

Rick was a federal prosecutor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in Washington, D.C. then moved to Hartford and entered practice as a labor and employment lawyer.  At time of his retirement was a partner with McCarter & English in Hartford, Selected for Best Lawyers in America and Labor and Employment Attorney of the Year.  Also severed as a Para judicial officer for the U.S. District Court for Connecticut.

Wheeler’s Clinic’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, Trocchi became president and CEO right before the pandemic hit Connecticut’s shores in Nov. 2019. Under her leadership and throughout the course of the pandemic, the organization continued its efforts to become more of a statewide integrated healthcare provider. During this period, Wheeler’s fifth federally qualified community health center opened in Plainville; it expanded its community healthcare facilities in Waterbury and New Britain; and broadened services at its Hartford community health center.

During the pandemic, Trocchi and her team also spearheaded the conversion of services to virtual telehealth and collaborated with communities to implement COVID testing and vaccinations. Wheeler also launched a companywide diversity and inclusion initiative.

CCSU Athletic Director, a native of Woonsocket, R.I., began his journey at CCSU in 2002 when he joined the university as Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director. He also held the position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Media Services. Before being named CCSU’s official Director of Athletics on Jan. 14, 2022, Pincince served as Interim Director of Athletics for two years. During that time, nine out of sixteen teams had a perfect Academic Progress Rate, eleven of those sixteen teams had a collective team GPA of 3.0 or higher, and five individual student-athletes achieved Northeast Conference Scholar-Athlete honors.

Superintendent for West Hartford Schools. Paul has joined West Hartford Schools in May 2023. He has an undergraduate degree in pure mathematics from the University of Connecticut (1992), a master’s in pure mathematics from Trinity College (1998), and an 092 administrative certification from the University of Hartford.