Phil is a municipal planner and development administrator who has lived in New London for over 50 years. In 1990, he volunteered to assist the Garde Arts Center Board of Trustees in winning public and private funding for the development of the historic 1400-seat Garde Theater. He has a deep understanding of the synergy of the arts with community linkages, economic development generation and civic pride. By leading from behind the scene, Phil ensures that New London is a beacon of diverse programming, economic promise and cultural leadership for the region, state and nation. He is one of New London’s most frequent arts patrons lending his support to artists, arts institutions, and art events.
