10/19/11 FIRST SELECTMAN PRESS RELEASE: Economic Advisory Committee

Mr. Tesei has announced the membership of this committee.

Please see the attached.

Dustin Anderson
Town of Greenwich
p: (203) 622 7710
f: (203) 622 3793
www.greenwichct.org

(See attached file: Economic Advisory Committee)

P R E S S R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 19, 2011

First Selectman Peter J. Tesei is pleased to formally announce the membership of his Economic

Advisory Committee. This group of business professionals will serve to: advise the First

Selectman regarding areas of opportunity to attract new businesses or expand current

enterprises within town; share feedback from the business community regarding Town projects,

initiatives and/or policies; apprises the First Selectmen of business events and programs

occurring in neighboring communities; liaise with new businesses considering a location in

Town; identify Federal and State programs that may be available to help support the business

community; consider special projects as required and assigned by the First Selectman.

This experienced group will be able to provide a strong and valuable voice that will help our

community retain its vitality and vibrancy. There are nine members on the Committee that will

serve on an ad hoc basis. Marcia O’Kane, Executive Director of the Greenwich Chamber, will

serve as an ex officio member.

These nine individuals are:

James Aiello

Mr. Aiello is president of the real estate investment firm of JAA Advisors LLC. He has an

extensive background in financial management and marketing analysis.

Leonard Szczesny, P.E.

Mr. Szczesny is Chief Engineer and President of S.E. Minor. The S.E. Minor Company has

licensed professional engineers, land surveyors and environmental scientists to perform tasks

associated with land development.

Tamara Ketler

Tamara Ketler founded TMK Sports and Entertainment in 2004. Today, TMK Sports and

Entertainment promotes and produces some of the most high profile events in not only the

Greenwich community but nationally as well.

Jay Madia

Mr. Madia is head of equities at PartnerRe Asset Management in Greenwich, CT where he

manages a $1B global value-focused fund. Jay has over 12 years of experience in investing in

equities and distressed debt.

Kathy O’Malley

Longtime Greenwich resident Kathy O'Malley is the owner of Hoagland's of Greenwich at 175

Greenwich Avenue, one of the major bridal and baby registry gift shops in the New York City

metropolitan area. Kathy lives in Riverside with her husband and daughter

James Ritman

A resident of Greenwich since 1982, Mr. Ritman has been responsible for deals in excess of 2.8

million square feet, worth over $1.7B in transactions at Newmark Knight Frank where he is

Managing Director.

Sabine Schoenberg

Ms. Schoenberg, a former member of the Representative Town Meeting, has been involved in

Greenwich real estate for the last 23 years. Her work has led to a deep knowledge of land

regulations and issues within the Town.

Paul Settelmeyer

Mr. Settelmeyer, a current Representative Town Meeting member, spent 35 years as a

commercial bank lender, including positions as President of two banks, President of a

commercial mortgage company, and serving as chairman of the audit committee of a publicly

held bank. He is the former Chairman of the Southwest Regional Planning Agency.

Scott Weiner

Mr. Weiner has 25 years of managerial experience across various industries. He is currently the

Roto-Rooter Services Company General Manager for the State of Connecticut.

For additional information please contact Dustin Anderson at 622 7710 or (danderson@greenwichct.org).