John Leary

Candidate for Board of Finance
​Current Chairman - Board of Finance

“Ensuring the Board of Finance remains the trusted voice of fiscal responsibility and collaboration while meeting the needs of the community.”

I am Catholic and an Eagle Scout. I take great pride in striving to live my life in accordance with my faith and Scouting. I hold a master’s degree in accounting. I am a Senior Director of Accounting for Timex Group.
 
My vision for the Board of Finance is to direct the board to provide financial governance through collaboration across boards and departments. I strive to ensure the decision-making processes are collaborative, comprehensive, courteous, and transparent. I advocate for spending that is based on need, intelligently prioritized, and in the best interest of the community.
 
My wife, Karen, and I moved to Southington when we married in 1992. My wife Karen is the Physical Therapist for New Britain Schools. Karen volunteers as a Board Member at Southington’s Bread for Life. Our daughter Lauren works in the insurance industry while our son Matthew is a Southington Police Officer. 

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