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Goodwill Welcomes Four New Board Members

Bridgeport & Hartford, Conn. (August 14, 2025) – Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut (GWNC) today announced the appointment of four new board members. The expansion of the organization’s board, which plays a vital role in governance and stewardship of the organization, follows a 17-month period of significant growth for the nonprofit under the leadership of its Co-CEO’s.

The newest members of GWNC’s board, include:

  • Eric Cowan, MBA, PMP, of Glastonbury, serves as AVP Engineering Centerwell Pharmacy for Humana and brings an extensive project management and organizational transformation background to the board.
  • Derrick Garrett, of Easton, founder, Round House Multimedia, Inc. in Stamford, brings a wealth of entrepreneurial expertise to the board
  • Mike Pellin, of Glastonbury, is an attorney and health insurance executive with both public and private sector experience, primarily handling regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance. He has been with Aetna, a division of CVS Health Inc., since 2018.
  • Prudence Pitter, MBA, SPHR, GPHR, of Greenwich, is a sought-after international keynote speaker who currently serves as Head of Global HR at Amazon Web Services supporting businesses operating in 20+ countries.

“We are delighted to welcome these four respected professionals to our Board of Directors,” Christopher Peterson, Board Chair, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, said. “Each brings a depth of business experience and civic engagement that will serve us well as we work to enhance the lives of residents throughout the communities we serve.”

 

“Our Board is an important extension of our leadership team and we look forward to working alongside Eric, Derrick, Mike and Prudence as we continue to grow our impact throughout our service area,” Heather Marquis, Co-CEO, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, said.


ABOUT GOODWILL OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN CONNECTICUT

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is a non-profit organization that helps individuals, businesses, and communities come together to support people with disabilities, economic disadvantages, and other barriers to employment. Last year, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut (GWNC) helped 1,325 Connecticut residents find work. Donations of goods and revenue generated from store sales power this mission, providing programs and services strengthening Connecticut families. GWNC is headquartered in Bridgeport, Conn., and has store, donation, and career center locations around the state. To learn more, visit: www.gwct.org.