2019 Board of Directors Candidates
Matthew Galligan
Director Town of Manchester 2014-Present
College: Holy Cross, Bachelor's Degree Political Science/ Economics
Occupation: Health Insurance Underwriter
Manchester Republicans: Past Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer
Peter Conyers
Manchester Board of Education 2016-Present
College: Univ of Rhode Island, BA in History/Political Science.
Manager of Conyers Construction, commercial and residential real estate.
U.S. Veteran: Member of VFW, American Legion, Army Navy Club and UNICO.
Brian Marois
Director: Manchester’s Eighth Utilities District from 2013-2016.
Full-time investment advisor for a regional bank, holding multiple investment licenses.
Extensive finance and strategic planning experience.
Master martial artist.
Ellen Dougan
Artist, Owner/Operator of E.M. Dougan Art and Framing.
Former K-5 art teacher at St. James School.
Former Assistant to the Dean of Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement, Manchester Community College.
Pastoral Council and CCD Teacher at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
Community involvement with Connecticut Women Artists, MCC Foundation, Imagine Main Street, Art Füd,
Kyle Donovan
Eastern Connecticut State University: Sociology and Political Science with History minor.
Former intern for State Reps. Mark Tweedie and Bill Aman.
Volunteer firefighter.
Kristine Nadvornik-Moulard
Manchester Commission on Human Relations, Elderly Service and People With Disabilities, 2017- Present
Manchester Community College - Human Services
SUNY at Stony Brook- Radiation Therapist
Directory of Development Community Voice Channel, Bolton
MARC, Foodshare, Channel 3 Kids Camp, Little Theater of Manchester
2019 Board Education Candidates
Mark Gundersen
Education:
University Massachusetts, Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science
Occupation:
Current: Life Coach
Former: Director, Data Solutions Group, Valassis Inc. (formerly Advo Inc.)
Political and Volunteer Experience
Board Secretary, Crossroads Community Cathedral (CCC) 2018-present
Deacon, CCC 2006- present
Peter Meggers
Education:
Gettysburg College, BA
Western New England University, JD
Western New England University, MBA
Occupation:
Attorney at Robinson + Cole
Political and Volunteer Experience:
Board of Education - 2017-present.
Read to a Child
Ranon Caldwell
Education:
Manchester Community College, Engineering Sciences
Occupation:
Project Engineer QuEST Global
Political and Volunteer Experience: Board of Education - 2016 - 2017
Selectman
Mark Tweedie
Education:
Manchester High School in 1974, Naval School of Dental Assisting and Technology, New York University College of Dentistry
Occupation:
Master Dental Technician, Small Business Owner
Political and Volunteer Experience:
US Navy Veteran
30 Year volunteer Coach, umpire, board member, and sponsor of local youth programs
Served on Manchester Board of Directors (2007-2014)
Former State Representative (12th District)
Matt Peak
Education:
Bachelors in History and in Political Science from Moravian College
Occupation:
Financial Advisor, holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 licenses as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses and the CMFC (Chartered Mutual Fund Consultant) designation.
Political and Volunteer Experience:
Served on Manchester Board of Directors (2007-2014)