Elaine Rubinson | Executive Director
Elaine has worked as a self-employed attorney focusing on dissolutions and custody issues since 2006. Prior to this she was employed as an associate at Cahill Law Offices from 1992-2006. Elaine earned a B.A. from Hunter College in 1972, a M.A. in Education from Hunter College in 1975, a M.S.W. from New York University in 1980, a Certificate in Family Therapy from Smith College in 1982, a J.D. from Quinnipiac Law School in 1990 and took classes in the MBA program at UCONN from 2009 until 2011.
Alexandra Helen R. Briggs Kling | Secretary
Alexandra previously worked for Thompson Hine LLP and prior to that for Cahill Gordon LLP as a corporate associate. She earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2011 and her B.A. from Brown University in 2007.
Meryl Z. Rihn | Treasurer
Meryl currently works with the firm of Verna & Associates. Prior to this she worked for the Internal Revenue Service and other public firms. Meryl earned her B. S. at Central Connecticut State in 1977 and is currently finishing her MST at the University of New Haven. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Bryant L.R. Briggs
Bryant has worked at MasterCard in their Strategy, Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions team within the worldwide finance group since August 2015. From August 2013 to August 2015, Bryant worked as an Analyst for the MasterCard Advisors Consulting business. Bryant earned his B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 2013, where he was part of the Honors program.
Lynne Byington
Lynne has been in the banking world for over forty years and currently holds the position of Vice President/Branch Manager with Fairfield County Bank. Education consists of Norwalk Community College, the Connecticut School of Finance Management, the Norwalk Leadership Institute, and the American Institute of Banking. Through the years Lynne has volunteered for the American Cancer Society, served as a board member of the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center, an ambassador of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Norwalk Police Athletic League. Most recently served as board President for the Norwalk Senior Center. In 2019 she was honored by the Exchange Club of Norwalk with the Pillar of Public Service Award. Lynne is currently a Trustee with the Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum holding the position of secretary and member of the executive committee. A member of the advisory board of the Norwalk Senior Center. A volunteer for the Norwalk Mentor Program and a teacher for Junior Achievement a business focused course offered in the public schools. Lynne is fortunate enough to have always worked for banks that strongly support volunteerism allowing her to remain active in the community.
Gerard Edens Fleurizard
As Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President with First County Bank, George is responsible for all branch operations, managing an assistant branch manger, a supervisor, and customer service representatives. He ensures staff knowledge and establish a positive sales culture through training, observation, motivation, and coaching. George started his career with First County Bank as a teller back in November of 1994. He literally grew up with the bank and continues to grow there. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending time with his children, going on long-distance bike rides, and fulfilling his duties as a member of Stamford Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus.
Vicki Puciato
Vicki has been in the financial services industry for 30 years. She is currently the Associate Vice President and auditor for First County Bank in Stamford where she has worked since July 2007. She is a Certified Financial Services Auditor and holds two A.S. degrees; one in Marketing and one in Accounting. Vicki wanted to be a part of Clothes to Kids of Fairfield County because it provides such a welcoming environment in which kids can shop for their week’s wardrobe thereby reducing the stress that families in-need experience.