Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc.

• Staff List
  
  Executive Office
  
  Finance & Administration
  
  Development, Marketing & Public Relations
  
  Games & Sports Development
  
  Advancement
  
  Unified Sports
  
  Regional Services

Executive Office

Robert "Beau" Doherty
President

Kelli Bigelow[kellib@soct.org]
Executive Assistant to the President
Hall of Fame Banquet, Board of Directors meetings and communications

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Finance and Administration

Michael Mason [michaelm@soct.org]
Chief Financial Officer
CPA - Financial, Tax and Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management/Insurance, Direct Marketing, Cash Management/Investments, Budgeting, Human Resources/Employee Benefits, Legal Issues, Contract Review, Direct Mail, Telemarketing

Nari Boodhoo [narib@soct.org]
Senior Staff Accountant
Headquarters/Regional/Area/Local Accounting and Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Banking

Mary Carriere [maryc@soct.org]
Director of Information Management & Administration
Information Systems, Database Management and Training, Technology Task Force, Office Administration

Lynne Bibber [lynneb@soct.org]
Bookkeeper
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts/Banking, Purchase Order Processing, In-Kind Donations, Sales Tax Exemption Issues

Betsy Katz [betsyk@soct.org]
Receptionist

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Development, Marketing and Public Relations

Christian J. Renstrom [chrisr@soct.org]
Vice President, Development and Corporate Relations
Corporate relations, cause-marketing, statewide and national promotions

Laura Gremelsbacker [laurag@soct.org]
Vice President of Communications
Media Relations, Website, E-Newsletter, Team USA-Connecticut publicity

Lisa Carlone [lisac@soct.org]
Director of Special Events & State Law Enforcement Torch Run Liaison
SOCT Penguin Plunge, Celebrity Golf Invitational and other special events

Jay Case [jayc@soct.org]
Director of Corporate Development

Liza Nolan [lizan@soct.org]

Associate Director, Grants and Donor Development
Responsible for overall stewardship of donor relations and direct mail and telemarketing liaison. Individual giving acknowledgements, grant and foundation research and fulfillment.

Sarah Bellerive [sarahb@soct.org]
Corporate Relations & Special Events Coordinator
Provides administrative and special events support to the Development Department Team. Manages matching gifts program, online fundraising, social networking and Year Round Supplier relations.

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Games and Sports Development

Laurie-Jean Hannon [laurie-jean@soct.org]
Vice President of Games and Sports Development
Responsible for planning and executing our three major state competitions: Winter Games, Summer Games, and Holiday Sports Classic. Primary contact for Evaluation Committee. Supervises Program Assistant/Registration and Events Coordinator.

Sara Pierson [sarac@soct.org]
Events Manager
Provides assistance in planning and executing the state competition Fall Sports Festival. Oversees divisioning tournaments and time trials. Co-responsible for planning and executing Urban Youth Day.

Susan Mohr [susanm@soct.org]
Registration Coordinator
Responsible for all facets of event registration, including games software, sports handbooks, athlete and partner participation forms. Co-responsible for planning and executing Urban Youth Day. Supervises Athlete Leadership Program (ALPs)

Katie Femiak [kathrynf@soct.org]
Volunteer Manager
Responsible for managing a comprehensive volunteer program that includes the recruitment, screening, training and recognition of SOCT volunteers. Responsible for implementing Healthy Athlete program at state competitions.

Sarah Dickinson [sarahd@soct.org]
Program Coordinator.
Responsible for managing program events, and recruiting athletes and volunteers.


Warehouse Coordinator
Responsible for equipment needed for games and events.

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Advancement
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P.O. Box 202
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 287-0668

Kate Careb katec@soct.org
Vice President of Advancement
Enhancing the mission of Special Olympics Connecticut through education and development of new and existing donors.  Management of bequests and estate gifts.

Liza Nolan [lizan@soct.org]
Associate Director, Grants and Donor Development
Responsible for overall stewardship of donor relations and direct mail and telemarketing liaison. Individual giving acknowledgements, matching gifts and grant and foundation research and fulfillment.

CAS Unified Sports School Based Program

30 Realty Drive
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-1111

Lou Pear lpear@casciac.org
Unified Sports Director

Ken Bragg kbragg@casciac.org
Unified Sports Assistant

Bob Deasy rdeasy@casciac.org
Unified Sports Assistant

Beth Rasmussen[brasmussen@casciac.org]
Young Athlete Coordinator

Regional Services

Special Olympics Connecticut - Eastern Region

401 West Thames Street
Campbell Building, Unit 107
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 887-1555
(877) 660-6667
Fax: (860) 877-7435

Marc Mercadante [marcm@soct.org]
Eastern Regional Director
Responsible for managing all phases of the regional program, including supporting local programs, year-round sports training and regional competition opportunities, new and existing funding sources and new relationships that will enhance the SOCT program.

Jackie Turro [jackiet@soct.org]
Director of Development, Eastern Region
Develops, maintains, and implements sponsor relationships, organize fundraising events, secure grants, and solicit donor gifts.

Tim Cieplik timc@soct.org
Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Eastern Region
Responsible for all sports/competition programs and local program volunteer recruitment and training.

Sarah Ford
Administrative Assistant, Eastern Region
Responsible for supporting the efforts of Eastern Region staff in implementing a sports training and competition program consistent with the mission, goals and philosophy of SOCT and developing revenue streams to meet the needs of the ER budget.

Northwest Region

1459 South Britain Road
Southbury, CT 06488

(203) 267-6566
(877) 464-0006
Fax: (203) 267-6570

Rob Gerowe robg@soct.org
Northwest Regional Director
Responsible for managing all phases of the regional program, including supporting local programs, year-round sports training and regional competition opportunities, new and existing funding sources and new relationships that will enhance the SOCT program.

Sharon Pelkey sharonp@soct.org
Director of Development, Northwest Region
Develops, maintains, and implements sponsor relationships, organize fundraising events, secure grants, and solicit donor gifts.

Morgan Reinig morganr@soct.org
Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Northwest Region
Responsible for managing program events, and recruiting athletes and volunteers

Rebecca Brookshire rebeccab@soct.org
Administrative Assistant, Northwest Region
Provides administrative support to this regional program. Prepares all financial statements and documentation. 

Southwest Region

101 Merritt Boulevard, Suite 10
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 380-9990
(877) 782-4888
Fax: (203) 380-9991

Lisa Vane [lisav@soct.org]
Southwest Regional Director
Responsible for managing all phases of the regional program, including supporting local programs, year-round sports training and regional competition opportunities, new and existing funding sources and new relationships that will enhance the SOCT program.

Debbie Horne [debbieh@soct.org]
Director of Development, Southwest Region
Develops, maintains, and implements sponsor relationships, organize fundraising events, secure grants, and solicit donor gifts.

Jen Williams [jenniferw@soct.org]
Program Coordinator, Southwest Region
Responsible for managing program events, and recruiting athletes and volunteers.

Marie Domack [maried@soct.org]
Administrative Assistant, Southwest Region
Provides administrative support to this regional program. Prepares all financial statements and documentation.

Volunteers

Norman Hanenbaum, Volunteer and Warehouse Manager

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