The primary mission of the OEDC board of Directors is to promote prudent economic growth by supporting and growing the Town's business base while sustaining a high quality of life for its citizens. Orange Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors consists of private companies, local residents, and municipal representatives. Currently, the OEDC has thirty-six (36) participating members.
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CURRENT MEMBERS (updated May 1, 2011 |
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| Name | Company | Title | Term Expires |
| Mark Altieri | Southern CT Gas Company | Board of Director | 2013 |
| John Apicella | Apicella Adjusters | Board of Director | 2011 |
| Robert Archambault | Orange Chamber of Commerce | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Nadine Azzaro | Courtyard Marriott | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Jake Bajko | CTI Industries | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Armand Cantafio | NORTHEAST Electronics | Vice President | 2013 |
| Ronald Capozziello | Peoples United Bank | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Thomas Cariglio | United Illuminating company | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Thomas Cavaliere | Weichert Realtors | Secretary | 2013 |
| Thomas Chaplik | Regional Water Authority | Board of Director | 2011 |
| Debbie Clancy | Wells Fargo | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Edward Crowley, Jr. | Dichello Distributors | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Joseph Cuzzocreo | Resident | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Earl Digioia | Light Sources, Inc. | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Alan M. Fischer | Fischer Real Estate | President | 2012 |
| Roger Funk | F. & W. Equipment | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Paul Gehr | Westport National Bank | Board of Director | 2013 |
| David Katz | Bruegger's Bagels | Board of Director | 2013 |
| David Kennedy | Reno's Pizzeria | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Raymond Kostka | New Alliance Bank | Treasurer | 2011 |
| David Lepri | Commerce Bank | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Janice Lettick | Orange Chamber of Commerce | Board of Director | 2011 |
| David Metzger | Sign-A-Rama | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Arnold Peck | Arnold Peck's Commercial World | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Michael Richetelli | Colonial Properties | Board of Director | 2013 |
| Andrew Robinson | Andrew Robinson Architects | Board of Director | 2012 |
| Carl Russell | George J. Smith & Sons | Board of Director | 2011 |
| Mark Sessel | PFP Schmitt Sussman | Board of Director | 2011 |
| Anthony Sherman | Southern Connecticut Gas Company | Executive Committee | 2013 |
| Judy Smith Morgan | Orange Hills Country Club | Executive Committee | 2011 |
| Brian Stone | Sousa & Stone, LLC | Board of Directors | 2011 |
| Harry Traub | Elm Street Partners | Board of Director | 2011 |
| Joseph Vittoria | PEZ Candy, Inc. | Executive Committee | 2011 |
| Ronald Wallach | Wallach Surgical Devices | President Emeritus | 2011 |
| Paul Welch | Sam's Club | Board of Director | 2012 |
| James Zeoli | First Selectman | Executive Committee | 2012 |
Board of Directors
The Orange Economic Development Corporation is currently seeking
interested individuals to serve on the OEDC Board of Directors.
Any interested parties should contact Paul Grimmer at (203) 891-1045
or complete the Membership Application online.
Organizational Priorities
The OEDC works to improve business services in town and encourage development and growth of the community's grand list. This enables the Town of Orange to provide better services to the business and residential community, while keeping taxes low.
Your financial assistance to the OEDC helps keep your taxes low and provides necessary funding to maintain the organization. The OEDC is a 501 (c) (3) organization and as such, your financial contributions are tax deductible. If you wish to contribute financially please notify Paul Grimmer at pgrimmer@orangeedc.com.