About Us
Lee Couture: Board of Assessment Appeals
- Married, two sons
- Financial planner/tax preparer
- 20-year member, Waterford Library Board of Trustees
- Member, bicycle team in support of police and first responders
- Waterford High School graduate
- Attended Mitchell College
- Attended Northeastern University
Chris Jones: Board of Education
- Ella T. Grasso High School department head - hospitality management and tourism
- Former assistant principal, department head, & instructor, J.M. Wright Tech School
- Former floor/restaurant manager, Red 36
- Former vice president, member, Jordan Fire Department
- Former public safety dispatcher, Waterford Police Department
- Former board of directors, Waterford Juvenile Review Board
- Former alcohol awareness instructor
- Former member, Waterford Week Committee
- B.S., University of New Haven - fire science administration
- M.A., Central Connecticut State University – education
Ryan Boyle: Board of Education
- Married, one daughter in Waterford schools
- Director of sales & marketing, Blackline Midstream
- Member, Waterford Utility Commission
- Parishioner of St. Paul Church
- 4th degree Knight of Columbus
- Active volunteer, Southeastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Society (SECARS)
- Career background in management, compliance, & strategic development
- Committed to strengthening academics, fiscal responsibility, & safe schools
Stephanie Debiasi: Board of Education
- Married, one son in Waterford schools
- Committee chair, BSA Troop 29
- Member, Goshen Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
- Red Cross blood donor
- Past PTA member, Great Neck Elementary School
- Member, Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors board of directors
Ron Fedor: Board of Finance Four Years
- Waterford resident, 47 years
- Married, two grown children
- Vice president of operations, Subway Development Corp. of New England
- Current chairman, Board of Finance
- Former recreation & parks baseball and basketball coach
- Former director, Neil Hoelck Basketball Tournament
- B.S., Wilkes University, accounting
Harry Colonis: Board of Finance Four Years
- VP, business development officer - Chelsea Groton Bank
- Board member, United Cerebral Palsy
- Past board member, Coast Guard Foundation
- Mortgage lending and consumer credit diplomas, American Institute of Banking
- B.S., business administration, Eastern Connecticut State University
Michael Bono: Board of Finance Two Years
- Waterford resident, 33 years
- Married, three children
- Three-term RTM member
- Two-term Public Health, Environment, and Recreation Standing Committee chair
- Technology education teacher, Waterford High School
- Waterford coach and volunteer, Waterford Youth Sports
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy, athletics media relations game day assistant
- M.S.Ed., technology education, Central Connecticut State University
Warren Mackenzie: Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate
- Property manager in State of Colorado (2012-2014)
- Assistant land surveyor (2015)
- Seasonal employment: tree trimmer and removal, groundsman
- Poll worker: municipal, state, national elections
- A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Anne Darling: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Waterford resident, 25 years
- Member, Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
- Former owner, Darling Llama Farm
- Former co-founder/general contractor, Darling Construction Co.
- Co-founder, BPD Roof Consulting, Inc.
- Member, Goshen Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
- Poll worker, Waterford Registrar of Voters
- Deputy treasurer, Waterford Republican Town Committee
- Attended Paier Art College
- Hartford Hospital School of Nursing - University of Hartford
Gordy Adams: Zoning Board of Appeals
- Lifelong Waterford resident
- Married, one child
- Adams Builders
RTM 1
Mindy Stone
Ryan Riebschlager
Ryan Riebschlager
- Waterford resident, 35 years
- Married, two children — one attending Waterford schools and one Waterford graduate
- Member, St. Brendan the Navigator Charitable Fund
- Enrollment clerk & instructor, Waterford Senior Services
- Former PTA president, Great Neck Elementary School
- Former member, Waterford BOE, including policy and class size committees
Ryan Riebschlager
Ryan Riebschlager
Ryan Riebschlager
- Waterford resident and homeowner, 15 years
- Married, three children in Waterford schools
- Parishioner, St. Paul in Chains
- Volunteer coach, Waterford Soccer Club – 6+ years
- Head of information security for a large IT managed services provider
- Former Chairman, Waterford Ethics Commission
- Former member, Waterford Economic Development Commission
- Gradu
- Waterford resident and homeowner, 15 years
- Married, three children in Waterford schools
- Parishioner, St. Paul in Chains
- Volunteer coach, Waterford Soccer Club – 6+ years
- Head of information security for a large IT managed services provider
- Former Chairman, Waterford Ethics Commission
- Former member, Waterford Economic Development Commission
- Graduate, Charter Oak State College
- Focused on building a stronger Waterford by promoting sustainable growth, ensuring fiscal accountability, empowering community voices, and encouraging community engagement
Timothy Condon
Ryan Riebschlager
Valerie Metivier
- Lifelong Waterford resident
- Married, children in Waterford schools
- Incumbent, seven-term RTM member
- Licensed electrician, Condon & Sons Electric
- Professional firefighter, Town of Montville
- Former chief, Waterford Fire Engine Co. #1
Valerie Metivier
Danielle Steward-Gelinas
Valerie Metivier
- Lifelong Waterford resident
- Married, two stepchildren
- Music teacher, Quaker Hill Elementary School
- Former member, RTM District 1
- B.S., music education, Central Connecticut State University
- M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
Danielle Steward-Gelinas
Danielle Steward-Gelinas
Danielle Steward-Gelinas
- Lifelong Waterford resident
- Married, two children in Waterford schools
- Physical therapist for Windham Public Schools
- Former chairperson & member of board of directors, Ledge Light Health District (12 years)
- Current majority leader, Waterford RTM
- Doctorate (DPT), certificate of advanced graduate study in health professions education
RTM 2
Bill Mugavero
James Bartelli
Bill Mugavero
- Waterford resident, 66 years
- 35 years’ experience in public safety, sales, and service
- Senior analyst - nuclear quality control, General Dynamics
- Two children, graduates of Waterford schools
- Waterford community activist
- Volunteer, Cohanzie Fire Department and Quaker Hill Fire Co., joined in 1974
- 12-year member, New London Italian Drama Club
Chris Muckle
James Bartelli
Bill Mugavero
- Married, three children
- Retired corrections officer
- Landscaper, Turello Construction
- Past director & 20-year volunteer, Waterford Youth Football
- Member, Waterford Youth & Family Services Advisory Board
- Current chairman, Waterford Juvenile Review Board
- Current member, Cactus Jack Foundation
James Bartelli
James Bartelli
James Bartelli
Kate McKenzie
James Bartelli
James Bartelli
- Lifelong resident
- Former State of Connecticut employee
- Professional conservator, SE Probate Courts
- Vice chair, Waterford Republican Town Committee
- Connecticut justice of the peace
- B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
RTM 3
Paul Goldstein
Jennifer Bracciale
Jennifer Bracciale
- Waterford resident, 56 years
- Married, one child
- Incumbent, RTM moderator & member for 14 years
- Occupational therapist, L&M Hospital - Pequot Health Center
- Member, Waterford Long Range Financial Planning Committee (2017-present)
- M.S., Amberton University
Jennifer Bracciale
Jennifer Bracciale
Jennifer Bracciale
- Waterford resident, 50 years
- Married, four children
- Clerk, Waterford Senior Services
- Volunteer, Oswegatchie Fire Department
- Volunteer at local nursing homes with comfort dog, Vito
- Three-term RTM member
- Animal rescue - Barking Back Rescue
- Waterford High School graduate
- University of Hartford Art School, Mitchell College
Kathleen Elbaum
Jennifer Bracciale
Kathleen Elbaum
- Married, two children graduated from Waterford schools
- Member, Waterford Youth & Family Services Advisory Board
- Member, Waterford Parent Advisory Council - six years
- Waterford community activist
- Volunteer, Waterford Youth and Family Services, WYFS food drives, and toy drives
- Volunteer, New London Community Meal Center
Steve Besade
Shawn Monahan
Kathleen Elbaum
- Waterford resident, 65 years
- Married, three sons, one granddaughter - graduates of Waterford schools
- Owner, Stephen Besade & Sons LLC; multi-franchise owner of Snap-on Tools (45 years)
- Owner, Besade Realty LLC, real estate sales and rentals (45 years)
Shawn Monahan
Shawn Monahan
Shawn Monahan
- Waterford resident, 47 years
- Married, one child
- Owner, Critical Signs & Graphics
- Director, Hearts for SE Connecticut
- Waterford Speedbowl - driver training
- Attended Three Rivers Community College
RTM 4
Tom Dembek
Christina Jessuck
Tom Dembek
Tom dedicated more than five decades to serving his community as a firefighter, emergency preparedness specialist, and volunteer leader.
- Waterford resident, 56 years
- Emergency preparedness specialist (retired, Millstone)
- Former chief, Goshen Fire Department - 25 years
- Certified firefighter, EMT
- 52 years of Waterford volunteer service
- Member, Wa
Tom dedicated more than five decades to serving his community as a firefighter, emergency preparedness specialist, and volunteer leader.
- Waterford resident, 56 years
- Emergency preparedness specialist (retired, Millstone)
- Former chief, Goshen Fire Department - 25 years
- Certified firefighter, EMT
- 52 years of Waterford volunteer service
- Member, Waterford School Building Committee
- Member, Waterford Municipal Complex Building Committee
Tom’s legacy of service, leadership, and kindness continues to inspire all who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Rich Gonyo
Christina Jessuck
Tom Dembek
- Married, two daughters – Waterford High School graduates
- Project manager, Yale New Haven Health System, facilities design & construction
- Former volunteer girls’ middle school basketball coach
- Member, Waterford Building Board of Appeals
- Former volunteer, Goshen Fire Department Fair
Christina Jessuck
Christina Jessuck
Christina Jessuck
- Assistant director of alumni, Connecticut College
- Former PTA officer, Southwest School and Great Neck Elementary School
- Volunteer, Waterford Little League
- Volunteer, Waterford Babe Ruth
- Volunteer, Eastern Connecticut Ballet
- Volunteer, East Lyme Parks & Rec
- SCSV - B.A. history, B.S. elementary education
David Sugrue
Matthew Keatley
Christina Jessuck
- Lifelong Waterford resident
- Member, Waterford Jazz Ensemble
- Volunteer musician at Waterford Veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies
- Graduate, Waterford High School
- College student - attending University of Connecticut, music education
Matthew Keatley
Matthew Keatley
Matthew Keatley
- Waterford resident, 17 years
- Member, Waterford Republican Town Committee
- Commissioner, Waterford Conservation Commission
- Experience working on local, state, and congressional campaigns
- College student - attending Eastern Connecticut State University