Leadership Experience Success Results

Kathy Devlin

Experience: Served 37 years on town boards and commissions Selectman for 10 Years 33 Years Business Experience Northeast Director for Johnson and Johnson Health Car Systems National Account Manager for Roche Laboratories Controlled government spending – increases averaged less than 3% annually Revised health insurance options, reducing costs by 12.5% Passionately supports the Plan of Conservation • Consistently votes bi-partisan Member of the Somers Education Foundation – supports excellence in education Somers Resident for 40 years Commitment: Kathy will seek opportunities for regional cooperation to further save tax dollars Drive the development of long-range plan encompassing all business aspects for Town government Continue the effective work of the Board of Selectmen for the residents of Somers Kathy will continue her work that she has done for the stability, experience and commitment to Somers.

Tim Potrikus

Experience: Eight years experience on the Board of Education Member of the CIP Committee Vice President & General Manager of Liturgical Publications, Inc. Works with over 40,000 small businesses throughout the Northeast Made strategic investments in capital while preserving core cash Expanded into new markets through acquisition – stabilized employment for 100 employees Worked cooperatively with other boards as a member of the Somers Board of Education Board of Education Liaison to the Board of Finance Served on Somers Capital Improvement Process as Board of Education Representative working to balance capital needs of Somers Commitment: Tim is committed to serving on the Board of Finance with the same passion and dedication he has provided to the Board of Education. He will work to prioritize spending and ensure Somers receives its share of state and federal grants. Tim will work to ensure tax rates are equitable for town services.

Anne Kirkpatrick

Experience: C.A.S. Springfield College, Secondary School Administration M.Ed. Springfield College, Science and School Administration Administrative Search Advisors of Connecticut Completed more than 60 superintendent searches Worked with over 700 board of education members Twelve Years Experience on the Board of Education Former Chair, Somers Board of Education Experience as Chair of policy, curriculum and budget Member of S.A.V.E. Steering Committee – formed to pass referendum vote for additions to all three schools Commitment: Anne’s experience on the Board of Education and her community involvement is unique and valuable. She is committed to student learning and the school facilities. As a former teacher, administrator and educational consultant Anne has the knowledge to see that money is spent wisely.

Brad Pellissier

Experience: 11 Years on Town of Somers Planning Commission 30 Years Public Service Experience to the Town of Somers Assistant Program Director for the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons’ with Disabilities, Abuse Investigation Division Representative to the Capitol Region Council on Government Consistently votes bi-partisan Commitment: Brad will use his skills to ensure the future of the Somers community and understands working together is essential. He is committed to the continuation of quality educational programs for all students. Brad is a parent of current students and an alumnus of the Somers Public Schools.

Mark Maniscalco

Experience: Western, New England College, School of Law, Juris Doctor Attorney – bankruptcy, probate and real estate law Judge of Probate for 4 years Instructor at The People’s Law School Classes for the public concerning different legal subjects, such as Bankruptcy, Family Law, Trusts & Estates Commitment: Mark will use the powers inherent in the state Constitution and General Laws to guarantee students receive their educational entitlements. He is determined to be a member of the Board of Education to ensure that Somers students are afforded a good education.

David Pinney

Experience: M.S. in Environmental Studies from Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Doctoral Research: Farming in an Urbanizing Environment Somers Fire Department, Volunteer Chair, Charter Revision Commission Four Terms Somers Board of Education Six Years Somers First Selectman Chair, Somers Housing Authority Commitment: Dave is a lifelong Somers Resident committed to the importance of providing a quality education for Somers children. Maintaining a quality public school system in the most efficient manner is one of the most critical functions of a town. He is dedicated to pursuing opportunities for improvement utilizing current resources and innovative use of newer technologies.

Lois Lindell

Experience: BS Education, Westfield state College MEd. Psychological Services, Springfield College Library Board of Trustee Retired Teacher, Counselor and Consultant Former member of Somers Cultural Commission Former member of Somers Board of Education Commitment: Lois is committed to helping to establish policies and programs to serve the community the library’s new facility, as well as improve communication with facets of town government.

John McNerney	Experience: Master of Criminal Justice Administration from Western Connecticut State University Master of Science from University of Connecticut 22 Year Veteran of the Department of Correction Supervisor of the Drug Rehabilitation Program