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22 n e w h a v e n B I Z | F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 3 | n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m P o w e r 2 5 G r e a t e r N e w H a v e n them succeed, including by assisting them in making important connections. Marc Camille, President, Albertus Magnus College During Marc Camille's tenure as 14th president of Albertus Magnus College, the school has seen growth in enroll- ment, course offer- ings and financial contributions. Camille started in the role in June 2017, and his ca- reer spans more than three decades. Under Camille's leadership, enrollment is up considerably at the Catholic insti- tution. Applications for first-year classes increased by more than 75%, according to the college, and incoming classes since 2019 have been the largest in its history. Camille has been credited with in- creasing annual giving and contributions. More than $625,000 was raised for the Silver Horn Scholarship, launched at the time of Camille's inauguration, to help students experiencing financial hardship while finishing their degrees. During Camille's tenure, the college has been able to secure four federal grants totaling more than $2.6 million. A fundraising campaign is underway to coincide with the college's 2025 centenni- al celebration. Camille has successfully implemented several campus enhancements, such as a campus-wide solar panel installation. Albertus purchased apartment buildings to accommodate student population growth and finished a $14-million reno- vation of the Hubert Campus Center. Coursework at Albertus has grown under Camille's leadership. It has new undergraduate programs in areas such as cybersecurity, game and computer arts, social media, general health sciences, supply chain management and urban studies. A master's program in public administration was also developed under his leadership. In recent months, Albertus joined forces with Fairfield University to help meet the increased demand for nurses. Under the agreement, Albertus students can achieve a second bachelor's degree by completing 15 additional months of study. In January, Albertus announced a three-year partnership with a human services agency, e Connection in Middletown, which will provide mental health-related workshops for faculty, staff and students. ese will cover topics such as suicide prevention, resiliency, life skills and social connectedness. Camille has also helped grow the college's athletics program, with facility enhancements, funding for full-time head coaching positions, and the launch of new varsity field hockey, swimming and diving, and ice hockey programs. Kenneth Russell Jr., President & CEO, Grey Ledge Advisors Kenneth R. Russell Jr. is president and CEO of Grey Ledge Advisors, which provides asset management, executive benefit, retirement and financial advi- sory services. It has offices in Guilford, East Ha- ven and Branford. Russell recently led the company through a major rebranding. Back in April, GSB Wealth Management, an affil- iate of Guilford Savings Bank, rebranded itself as Grey Ledge Advisors. Russell at the time said the company wanted to have a more "encompassing identity" following the acquisition of East Haven-based CTMA Wealth Man- agement, with a name that represented its full scope of services. e "grey" symbolizes iron and strength, while the "ledge" symbolizes an upward trajectory, according to the firm. e rebranding involved trademark reg- istration, new signage, digital and social campaigns and a revamped website. Russell, a Wallingford resident, leads a team of financial advisors who provide investment and wealth management as- sistance and advice. His background in- cludes nearly four decades of experience in providing advice to entrepreneurs and investment clients on topics ranging from allocation strategy to estate plan- ning, including helping clients preserve their wealth for future generations. As of last year, Grey Ledge Advisors was responsible for advising nearly $530 million in client assets. e company has been providing investment asset management and financial services since 1999. Before he joined Grey Ledge Advisors, Russell worked as a managing director and market director for U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management in New Haven. His career also includes stints as president of the New England region for GenSpring Family Offices and managing director for JPMorgan Chase Private Bank. Russell has been active in the commu- nity, including serving on the board of directors for LEAP, an organization that aims to help young people in New Haven through mentorship. Joseph Natarelli, Managing Partner, Marcum Joseph Natarelli serves as the office managing partner for Marcum's New Haven operations, and he is a mem- ber of the New York City-head- quartered firm's executive com- mittee. Marcum offers tax, assurance and advi- sory services, and also helps clients with technology, wealth management, and their executive search and staffing needs. Natarelli, a certified public accoun- tant, is the national leader of Marcum's construction services practice. In this role, he oversees audit, consulting and taxation services for clients in the construction industry. He also assists construction clients with improving job performance and profitability. Natarelli's background also includes more than three decades of advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Natarelli is a regular public speaker, conference panelist and contributing author for publications, with works appearing in publications such as "Con- struction, Accounting & Taxation." Under Natarelli's leadership, Mar- cum's construction services group has developed a curriculum of summits and webinars, all aimed at helping those in the industry learn more about financial matters and strategic planning. He also spearheaded resources for the industry, such as the Marcum National Construc- tion Survey and Marcum Commercial Construction Index. Natarelli is oen quoted in trade and business outlets around the country, from New Haven Biz to the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Businessweek. For New Haven Biz, Natarelli has provided insight into accounting firms' efforts to find and retain employees. Na- tarelli has said the firm offers flex time, routinely holds employee focus groups for feedback on what staffers would like to see change, and offers study time to employees taking their CPA exam. Maureen Frank, President & CEO, New Haven Bank Maureen Frank has led New Haven Bank as president and CEO since 2012. e bank launched in 2010 with the creation of Start Community Bank, which later rebranded as New Haven Bank. It is at 299 Whalley Ave. Frank, who has been in banking for more than four decades, has focused on growth as the bank's leader, pushing for it to move into new communities and expand services. Under Frank's leadership, the bank's total assets have grown from $156 mil- lion in 2020 to $175 million today. Frank has focused on growing the bank's footprint. e bank has finalized a lease and expects to open a new West Haven branch by July 1, according to Frank. Frank notes that New Haven Bank for more than a decade has been a Certi- fied Financial Development Institution (CDFI) with an aim of helping econom- ically underserved communities. It is the only bank with the CDFI designation in Connecticut. e bank does more than 60% of its business in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, providing loans and project investments for affordable hous- ing, small business and commercial real estate in distressed communities in New Haven. New Haven Bank funded more than $32 million in Paycheck Protection Pro- gram loans to more than 300 businesses, from day-care centers and nonprofits to restaurants, in 2020 and 2021. e bank has garnered recognition under Frank's leadership. e Indepen- dent Community Bankers Association named it a Top 20 Lender for Institutions less than $300 million in total assets. e Commercial Record recognized it as Fastest Fiy in Commercial Lending in Connecticut. Prior to joining New Haven Bank, Frank worked at Center Bank in Water- bury and later worked at Apple Valley Bank in Cheshire. Paul O. Robertson, Chair, Social Equity Council As the new chair of the state's Social Equity Council, Paul Robertson is playing a key role in trying to make sure Connecticut's burgeoning cannabis industry grows fairly. Adult-use cannabis sales launched in January and reached the $2-million mark within about a week. Gov. Ned Lamont picked Robertson, who is deputy commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), to serve as council chair starting in 2023, replacing Andréa Comer in the role. Robertson has worked with Comer and council members to try to lay the groundwork for an equitable cannabis entrepreneurship ecosystem. He serves on the council as the designee of the DECD commissioner and brings experience and strong relationships with council members, according to Lamont. Robertson said he plans to work alongside other council members and partner agencies to try to ensure the adult-use cannabis market grows equitably. at includes trying to ensure that funds from the cannabis program are brought back to the communities hit hardest by the war on drugs. e Social Equity Council includes 15 members and was created in 2021 when lawmakers decided to legalize adult-use cannabis. Robertson was named deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of DECD in February 2022. In that position, he oversees the DECD's business development, government affairs, tourism, marketing and communications. Continued from previous page

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