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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 22, 2015 Further Information, please contact: Angela Adams, GNACC Director of Marketing & Membership 860/887-1647 GREATER NORWICH AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Andrew Nollman, AIF ® of Rose City Financial has been elected to serve as Chairman for 2015-2016. Andrew is a native of Norwich; he was born at Backus Hospital and graduated from Norwich Free Academy. After NFA, Andrew attended Johnson & Wales University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management. After college, Andrew returned to his roots in Norwich and enjoyed a 14 year career in the Hospitality business. In 2005, Andrew was ready to make a career change and moved into the Financial Services field, first with Edward Jones and then going independent in 2009. Rose City Financial Services, LLC was established in February of 2009. Andrew joined the GNACC Board of Directors in 2008 and served as Vice-Chairman from 2011 to 2014. He has been an active member of the Board serving as Chairman of the GNACC Business Education & Membership Services Committee and the River Fest & Dragon Boat event. Appreciating the importance of giving back to his community (and the town of his birth), Andrew is a past president and current member of Rose City Business Networking International, and the current President and member of the Norwich Noontime Rotary Club. "Our membership is strong, right around 400 members, and we're looking to grow even further for 2015," Andrew Nollman. Andrew follows in the footsteps of Todd Postler, GNACC Chairman 2013-2014 and quotes “I’ve got some big shoes to fill and we appreciate him leaving the Chamber in such good shape”. Todd, a GNACC Board member since 2008, will remain on the Executive Board in an Ex-Officio capacity and will continue to be a vital supporter of the organization. Also elected at the 2015 Annual Meeting: Chamber Executive Officers: Vice-Chairman, Chris Jewell – Collins & Jewell; Vice-Chairman, Lisa Griffin – Eastern Savings Bank; Treasurer, Andre’ J. Messier, Jr. - CPA; Secretary, Nancy Cowser – UCFS; Past Chairman, Todd Postler. Chamber Directors (serving a 3 year term): Stacie Lambert – The American Group; Barry Shead – Savings Institute Bank & Trust; Bob Reed – Hall Communications; Kim Brunelli – Brunelli Energy; Mike Matera – Surplus Unlimited; and Patrick McMahon – Three Rivers Young Marines. PLEASE GIVE A WARM GNACC WELCOME TO ANDREW NOLLMAN!! The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the northern region of New London County. If you own a business and are not yet a member of the Greater Norwich Chamber, you cannot afford not to be. Give us a call at (860) 887-1647 or join online at www.norwichchamber.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 22, 2015 Further Information, please contact: Angela Adams, GNACC Director of Marketing & Membership 860/887-1647
GREATER NORWICH AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Andrew Nollman, AIF ® of Rose City Financial has been elected to serve as Chairman for 2015-2016. Andrew is a native of Norwich; he was born at Backus Hospital and graduated from Norwich Free Academy. After NFA, Andrew attended Johnson & Wales University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management. After college, Andrew returned to his roots in Norwich and enjoyed a 14 year career in the Hospitality business. In 2005, Andrew was ready to make a career change and moved into the Financial Services field, first with Edward Jones and then going independent in 2009. Rose City Financial Services, LLC was established in February of 2009.
Andrew joined the GNACC Board of Directors in 2008 and served as Vice-Chairman from 2011 to 2014. He has been an active member of the Board serving as Chairman of the GNACC Business Education & Membership Services Committee and the River Fest & Dragon Boat event.
Appreciating the importance of giving back to his community (and the town of his birth), Andrew is a past president and current member of Rose City Business Networking International, and the current President and member of the Norwich Noontime Rotary Club.
"Our membership is strong, right around 400 members, and we're looking to grow even further for 2015," Andrew Nollman.
Andrew follows in the footsteps of Todd Postler, GNACC Chairman 2013-2014 and quotes “I’ve got some big shoes to fill and we appreciate him leaving the Chamber in such good shape”. Todd, a GNACC Board member since 2008, will remain on the Executive Board in an Ex-Officio capacity and will continue to be a vital supporter of the organization.
Also elected at the 2015 Annual Meeting: Chamber Executive Officers: Vice-Chairman, Chris Jewell – Collins & Jewell; Vice-Chairman, Lisa Griffin – Eastern Savings Bank; Treasurer, Andre’ J. Messier, Jr. - CPA; Secretary, Nancy Cowser – UCFS; Past Chairman, Todd Postler. Chamber Directors (serving a 3 year term): Stacie Lambert – The American Group; Barry Shead – Savings Institute Bank & Trust; Bob Reed – Hall Communications; Kim Brunelli – Brunelli Energy; Mike Matera – Surplus Unlimited; and Patrick McMahon – Three Rivers Young Marines.
PLEASE GIVE A WARM GNACC WELCOME TO ANDREW NOLLMAN!!
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the northern region of New London County. If you own a business and are not yet a member of the Greater Norwich Chamber, you cannot afford not to be. Give us a call at (860) 887-1647 or join online at www.norwichchamber.com.