Meet the Trustees

  • Craig DeNovellis

    Craig DeNovellis

    Craig is a Long Term Care Wholesaler with Crump Life Insurance Services. He provides insurance planning solutions through financial advisors and their clients. He has over 30 years experience in the financial services industry and is FINRA registered. Craig earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Law from Central Connecticut State University and holds the CLTC designation. He was born and raised in Hartford CT and resides in Newington with his wife Jackie. He enjoys travel, cooking, hiking, sports and spending time with family and friends. 

  • Tina Pitruzzello

    With a background in marketing and a heart for education, Tina’s journey has blended professional growth with a commitment to family and community. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and in Marketing and Advertising. Tina built a career in marketing, where she honed her creativity, organization, and communication skills.

    While raising four daughters with her husband Greg, Tina took an active role in school communities, chairing PTO committees and coordinating numerous events. As her children grew, Tina transitioned into education, and today she works as a special education paraeducator, a role that brings her daily joy and inspiration.

    In her free time, Tina enjoys cooking, yoga, music, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

  • Bryan DeNovellis

    A former New Jersey television sports broadcaster, Bryan pivoted into education in 2012 when he was hired as a television production and editing teacher at Holmdel High School in Holmdel, NJ. In 2021, he was named Teacher of the Year at Holmdel High School. In February 2025, Bryan transitioned into college as an Assistant Professor of Sports Communication at Montclair State University. He also hosts a successful college basketball podcast called the Tri-State College Basketball Podcast.

  • Rob Cappellucci

    Rob has spent more than thirty years in both private and public accounting. As a Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen, Rob leads the Client Accounting and Advisory Services team in the Connecticut office. His work revolves around driving growth and strategy while guiding a team of consultants in delivering outsourced accounting services. Prior to joining CliftonLarsonAllen, Rob was a Partner of a boutique outsourced accounting and consulting firm, which he co-founded, focusing his time leading the nonprofit practice, business development, and strategy.

    Beyond his professional work, Rob dedicates his time to community leadership as Chair of the Board of Journey Found.

  • Jackie DeNovellis

    Jackie was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. She moved with her family to Rhode Island during her teenage years. While raising a young son, she returned to her home state of Connecticut and pursued a career in the legal field. She started out as a legal assistant, and is currently the Director of Workers’ Compensation and Hearing Representative for Goff Law Group. Jackie resides in Newington with her husband Craig. She has a passion for traveling, reading, home decorating and spending time with family and friends.