CBIA Members Elect New Board Directors 

Members of CBIA, the state’s largest business organization, elected seven new members and reelected two directors to its board Nov. 12.

The new directors bring perspectives from a wide range of industries and communities across Connecticut.

“CBIA’s board of directors sets the tone for our entire organization, our mission, and the work we do on behalf of Connecticut every day,” said CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima.

“These new and returning members care deeply not only about the success of their companies and employees, but also about their communities and this state.

“By bringing diverse voices to the table, building consensus, and tackling Connecticut’s toughest challenges, these exceptional leaders will strengthen our organization and drive solutions for growing our economy and creating opportunities for all residents.”

The new directors are:

• Sarah Bencic, resident, Belimo Americas (Danbury)
• Audrey Brady, vice president, operations, Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Company (Stratford)
• Brett Bushnell, principal, CliftonLarsonAllen (Bloomfield)
• Lindsay Castonguay Hany, senior vice president, Bank of America (Hartford)
• Lee Hoffman, chair, Pullman & Comley (Hartford and Bridgeport)
• Craig Lapinski, chief revenue officer, Fuss & O’Neill (Hartford)
• Kate Terricciano, president, Image Marketing Consultants (Plantsville)

Two board members were reelected to a second term:

• Brittany Isherwood, president, Burke Aerospace (Farmington)
• Marietta Lee, president and CEO, The Lee Company (Westbrook)

The new and reelected directors begin their four-year terms Dec. 1.

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CBIA is Connecticut’s largest business organization, with thousands of member companies, small and large, representing a diverse range of industries from every part of the state. For more information, please contact Scott Beaulieu (860.244.1929).