Full Name:
Stephen 'Steve' Gifford
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife:Holly; 2 Children
Birth Date:
04/08/1978
Birth Place:
Schenectady, NY
Home City:
North Haven, CT
MS, Professional Studies, University of Connecticut, 2009-2014
MBA, University of North Alabama, 2004-2006
BS, Northeastern University, 1996-2001
No political experience information on file.
Commissioner, North Haven Economic Development Commission, 2014-
President, Hartford Wire Works, 2015- present
Adjunct Professor of Organizational Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University, 2013-present
Management Consultant and Human Resources Business Partner, OEM America, 2013-2015
Director of Human Resources, Eurpac Service Incorporated, 2011-2013
Director of Human Resources, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, 2008-2011
Senior Manager, Human Resources, Vishay, 2006-2008
Captain, United States Army, 2001-2006
Treasurer, Democratic Town Committee, 2014-present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2014-present
Member, American Legion Post 76, 2010-present
Member, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association, present
Member, New Haven Manufacturer's Association, present
Member, North Haven Economic Development Commission, present
Member, North Haven Senior Property Tax Freeze Advisory Committee, present
Member, Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, present
Member, Rotary, 2016-
Awards:
Top 100 Employee Engagement Experts Online
KevinKruse.com
January 2014
http://kevinkruse.com/top-100-employee-engagement-experts-online
Top 40 HR Bloggers under 40
HRBN
January 2013
The full list is available at http://blog.thestarrconspiracy.com/hr-blogging/hrbn-40-under-40/
Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC)
United States Army
August 2003
Meritorious Service Medal
United States Army
March 2006
Combat Action Badge
United States Army
July 2005
Basic Parachutist Badge
US Army Airborne School, 1/507 PIR
July 1999