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Working Together, Welcoming All

At The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, we believe that a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives strengthens both our organization and our community. We are committed to cultivating a workplace and cultural campus where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This commitment is reflected in everything we do - from the stories we tell on stage to the teams who bring them to life. We encourage applications from individuals who are excited to contribute to this environment. Bilingual candidates and those fluent in Spanish are especially encouraged to reach out.

Leadership

Visionary leadership and strong governance are at the heart of The Bushnell's ability to advance this worthwhile ideal. The Bushnell's Board of Trustees is chaired by Beth Costello and includes a diverse mix of Greater Hartford's corporate, civic, cultural, and educational leaders. The Bushnell's outstanding Board has forged an exemplary partnership with the Center's talented staff, headed by President and Chief Executive Officer, David Fay.

Working together, and fueled by the passion and encouragement of the thousands of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies that generously support us each season, The Bushnell will continue to enrich, illuminate, energize, and delight the community it so proudly serves.

BETH COSTELLO, CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Beth Costello is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Hartford. As the company’s CFO, Costello is responsible for finance, treasury, capital, accounting and investor relations. Most recently, Costello served as President of The Hartford’s former Talcott Resolution business and managed the company’s reporting segment, which included the former legacy annuity business. Previously, Costello was Senior Vice President and Controller, a position in which she oversaw corporate accounting, accounting policy and Wealth Management finance, and led the company’s finance transformation program. Costello earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bryant University and was a certified public accountant.

DAVID R. FAY, PRESIDENT AND CEO

David R. Fay was named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bushnell in June 2001. He is responsible for the execution of policy, the operation of The Bushnell’s facilities and programs and management of its more than $20 million annual operating activity. Previously, Fay was President of the Canadian Producing Division of SFX Theatrical Group and Executive Director of the Pantages Theatre in Toronto. Fay also spent 15 years as the President and CEO of Fox Associates in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Trustees

Robert Arena
Steven M. Greenspan, Vice Chair
Daniel I. Papermaster
Thomas O. Barnes, Vice Chair
Martin Guay
Robert E. Patricelli
Jay S. Benet, Immediate Past Chair
John Guy
Alicia Perrault
Dianne Bogoian
Jeffrey S. Hoffman, Vice Chair
Carl J. Peterson
Bonnie J. Brown, Vice Chair
Jill J. Hutensky
David M. Roth, Vice Chair
James A. Calhoun, Assistant Secretary
Noreen Kidwai
Bernard Schilberg, Treasurer
Donna Collins
Antoinette Lazarus
Edwin Shirley, III, Vice Chair
Beth Costello, Chair
Rebecca Loree, Vice Chair
Kevin Smith
Eric D. Daniels, Secretary
Mark N. Mandell, Assistant Treasurer
Larry Starr
Jeffrey Flaks
Adam McLaughlin
Anne Thibeaul
Rohan Freeman
Corliss J. Montesi
Ronald Utterbeck
 
David G. Nord, Vice Chair
Jeffrey White
 
 
Andrew R. Worthington
 
 
Henry M. Zachs, Vice Chair

Honorary Trustess & Trustee Emeriti

Honorary Trustees
R. Nelson Griebel*
Trustees Emeriti
Sherry Banks-Cohn
Virginia S. Hilyard
Maxwell M. Belding*
Jeffrey N. Brown
Maurice Hines*
Robert B. Goldfarb
John F. Byrnes
Charles H. Klippel
Arnold C. Greenberg*
David E. A. Carson
Fred A. Larson
James B. Lyon*
Susan B. Clemow
Alan Lazowski
Michael Suisman*
Ronald E. Compton*
F. Peter Libassi*
 
Alfred V. Covello*
Edison T. Liu, M.D.
* In grateful memory
Harry A. Dalessio
Thomas M. Marra
 
Marilda Gándara
James D. Morrissey
 
Joseph R. Gianni
William Peelle
 
Helen B. Gray
Rodney Powell
 
 
Ronna Reynolds
 
 
Susan A. Rottner
 

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