Shipman Managing Partner Leander Dolphin Named to Connecticut Business Industry Association (CBIA)’s Board of Directors
November 18, 2021
Leander A. Dolphin, Managing Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP was named to the Connecticut Business Industry Association (CBIA)’s Board of Directors during the 2021 Annual Meeting and reception on Nov. 17 in Hartford. CBIA, the state’s largest business organization, announced the election of a diverse group of nine new members to its board, representing a cross section of Connecticut’s business community, including a range of industry sectors, sizes and geographic locations.
“It is an honor to be selected to serve alongside my fellow business and community leaders on the Board of Directors for CBIA as we work to build on the momentum our businesses have started in supporting our state’s thriving economy. I look forward to helping create even more opportunities for Connecticut businesses and residents to thrive,” said Leander Dolphin, Shipman’s Managing Partner.
The new directors will begin serving their four-year terms on December 1, 2021. The nine new directors are:
- Jim Barger, Market President and Commercial Banking Leader, Key Bank
- Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner, Shipman & Goodwin
- David Fiereck, President, Loureiro Engineering
- Abul Islam, Founder and President/CEO, AI Engineers
- Joe Maisto, CFO, Whitcraft
- Jill Mayer, CEO, Bead Industries
- Frank Reynolds, President and CEO, UIL Holdings
- Ben Towne, Partner, PwC
- Ian Walsh, Chairman, President, and CEO, Kaman Corp.
“These additions to the CBIA board will bring more innovation and ideas to better rebuild Connecticut," CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima said. "These business leaders have a wealth of experience that will help drive CBIA’s core mission of making Connecticut a premier location for jobs, economic growth, and opportunities for all.”
The board will elect a new chair Dec. 9 to succeed Jeff Hubbard, senior vice president and regional manager with Liberty Bank in New Haven. Hubbard will remain on the board as the immediate past chair.
Visit the CBIA website for more information about the CBIA and the election of its new board.