• Resident of Hebron since 2003
• Born in Rockville, CT
• Graduated from Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT
• Certifications from Pratt & Whitney in the following areas: Mechanical Tool Service (3 ½ year apprenticeship); Hazardous Materials (training in prevention and chemical and spill cleanup); Fire Perfection (served six years on the P&W Fire Brigade); Blueprint and Plans Reading; Fork Truck and Heavy Equipment Operation; Plumbing Setup and Theory
• Attended Porter & Chester Institute with a Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Attended The Crane Institute, where he received the training required for a state license in crane and rigging operation
• Member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers Union (IAM) for over 20 years; served as IAM Union Shop Steward for four years
• Occupation – Millwork and plumbing specialist at Pratt & Whitney for past 20 years
• Married with two stepchildren, both of whom attend RHAM
• 2009 – Appointed as an Alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission
Volunteer Work – Member of the Hebron Republican Town Committee; active in school system activities with his stepchildren; member of the Hebron Lions Club; served on the Eagleville Voluntary Fire Department for five years; spent 6 years with Columbia HOG (Harley Owners Group), 4 of which he was the Head Road Captain – the HOG group does many fundraisers for local and statewide charities; Certified Basketball Referee for the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) for Eastern Connecticut
• Don says: “My long term vision for Hebron is to help the town of Hebron grow, yet keep its New England look.”

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