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Andrew received his designation as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a member of both the Hartford Financial Analyst Society and Boston Security Analyst Society. He earned a master’s in finance from Boston College and a bachelor’s in economics and business from St. Anselm College.

A Boston native, Andrew lives in Bloomfield and has three children. He is an avid sports car enthusiast through his association with the Ferrari Club of America and a recreational golf and squash player at the Hartford Golf Club. He is a Chairman emeritus of St. Agnes Family Center.

Ellie Benson, Auxiliary Representative

A resident of the Simsbury/Avon community for nearly 40 years, Ellie has been devoted to both her family and giving back to the community. She has served in leadership positions for several area nonprofits, including the Simsbury Auxiliary of The Village.

While her four children were in school, she volunteered for and served as president of the PTO and on the executive board for many years afterward. While her children attended Loomis Chaffee, she served on the Loomis Chaffee Parent’s Association board in several capacities. She has also served on the Board of the Simsbury Garden Club.

She has been an active member and leader of the Simsbury Auxiliary and Second Chance Shop since 2001. She served as chairperson and in several other leadership positions, including as membership chair since 2015. Ellie also served on The Village Board as the Auxiliary representative from 2010-13 and as a member of the Communications & Marketing Committee since 2014.