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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT | COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2025 | 9 I n 2022, Donald Allan, Jr. was named President and CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, the worldwide leader in tools, headquartered in New Britain Connecticut. Beginning his career with financial companies such as Loctite Corp. and EY, Allan joined Stanley in 1999, working his way up to the executive team. Allan leads a global team of more than 50,000 employees but his strong Connecticut roots drive him to continue to make a lasting impact in his home state. Allan's commitment to community is a driving force in the Greater Hartford region. Allan began his involvement with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut while working for EY. After donating regularly to the United Way campaign through his workplace and volunteering with several other organizations, one of the leaders in his company recommended he get more involved with the organization. "Howard Carver, a leader I greatly respect, recommended that I get more involved with our local United Way and that I meet with their CEO. After one meeting, I began my United Way service, joining the organization's finance committee and went on to later serve as Treasurer and then Chair of the Board of Directors," said Allan. Allan's leadership at United Way came at a critical time. During his first year of leadership, Allan focused on developing strategies for revenue diversification and increased brand awareness, to help the organization adapt to changes in workplace giving that were impacting United Ways across the globe. During his second year of leadership, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Allan worked closely with the board and United Way leadership during this time to ensure efforts were mobilized to meet community need, while also weathering the immense challenges that the pandemic brought. In what was to be his last year as Chair, United Way's President and CEO, Paula S. Gilberto, announced her retirement. Despite Allan's own increasing leadership responsibilities at Stanley Black & Decker, he agreed to extend his term as Board Chair to ensure stability while finding the organization's next leader. "I have been so fortunate during my time with United Way to work with tremendous CEOs in Susan Dunn and Paula Gilberto. And, I'm pleased to say that we found an exceptional CEO in Eric Harrison," said Allan Allan's commitment to United Way and his community did not end with his board service. He stepped up to serve as one of the organization's Centennial Supporters as United Way reached its 100th year of service to the community last year. In addition, he continues to give and lend his time to organizations such as his alma mater, University of Hartford; Junior Achievement; Hartford Hospital; Boy Scouts; and, many more. "Don Allan is a leader that I deeply respect. His strategic vision, commitment to community and his dedication to so many organizations that are critical to our region make him the perfect recipient for this year's Community Service Award," said Eric Harrison, President and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. "Don is always there for United Way; he is a leader you can truly count on," concluded Harrison. As Allan moves on from his role as CEO to Executive Chairman of the Board of Stanley Black & Decker, he hopes that his passion for giving back will inspire others. "Give back generously to your community and get involved. We have so many great organizations in our area that you can lend your time and skills to and it's important that we all do," said Allan. INTRODUCING THE 2025 UNITED WAY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD HONOREE: DONALD ALLAN, JR. FROM GLOBAL VISION TO LOCAL IMPACT: HOW ONE LEADER BRIDGES THE GAP