Though born in Queens, New York, I was raised in Cohasset, Massachusetts—a small seaside town just south of Boston and where I learned to swim, sail, and develop a lifelong appreciation for being near the water. After graduating from Cohasset High School, I headed north to Brunswick, Maine and attended Bowdoin College where I obtained my BA in Government/Legal Studies in 1982… and where I began figuring out what “real life” might look like.

My first job out of college was with AMICA Insurance, and they kindly shipped me to Hartford in 1983. I had never been to the “Insurance Capital” before, and what I initially assumed would be a short-term adventure actually turned into something a bit more permanent. Two years later, I joined General Reinsurance (Gen Re) as a Casualty Facultative Underwriter—a title that often seemed to stifle small talk at cocktail parties. 😃 That ended up paving the way for what became a 38-year career with Gen Re spanning a variety of underwriting, marketing, and management roles in St. Paul, New York City, Stamford, and primarily Hartford. For 16 years prior to retiring in 2023, I served as Senior Vice President responsible for overseeing our North American operations.

The real highlight, however, came outside the office. My wife, Kristen—a West Hartford native and proud Hall High School graduate—and I met the old fashioned way in 1984 at (the then-legendary and now defunct) Sean Patrick’s during its heyday on Trumbull Street in downtown Hartford. We married a few years later, and we are now approaching our 38th anniversary. Together, we raised three wonderful children—Kenny, Harry, and Maggie—all born at St. Francis in Hartford and now making their way in the world. 

These days, we’re enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with an empty nest, splitting our time between West Hartford and our second home in Kennebunkport, Maine. When we’re not catching up with family and friends at one of West Hartford’s many terrific dining establishments, you’ll likely find us relaxing somewhere near the water or walking through Elizabeth Park with our Australian Labradoodle, Rosie—who somehow remains the most indulged member of the household!