Staff Biographies
Glenn Buonanducci, Contractor
860-724-4211 E-Mail Glenn Buonanducci is a South Windsor Police Officer with 30 years of service to the town and region. He brings expertise in law enforcement, emergency preparedness,…
Read MoreDagmar Noll, Principal Transit Planner
860-724-4321 E-Mail A Connecticut native, I grew up in the state’s Quiet Corner, settling in Willimantic, where I received a degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and lived without…
Read MoreThomas Borden, Principal Engineer
860-724-4279 E-Mail Thomas Borden is a new Principal Transportation Engineer at CRCOG. Before joining CRCOG, Tom was a project manager at H.W. Lochner, overseeing highway design, freeway interchange, and intersection improvement projects. Tom also had…
Read MoreKim Bishop, Economic Development Coordinator
860-724-4294 E-Mail Kim Bishop is the Economic Development Coordinator at CRCOG. Prior to CRCOG, Kim supported economic development in the region as Chief Talent Officer at the MetroHartford Alliance. Kim…
Read MoreSonya Carrizales, Environmental Planner
860-724-4278 E-Mail Sonya Carrizales earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Law, Public Policy, and Human Rights from Mount Holyoke College. She is eager to examine…
Read MoreLillian Schneider, Accountant
860-724-4221 Lillian Schneider Lily grew up and embarked on her career in Connecticut and recently relocated back after her journey out of state. She is delighted to…
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Heidi Samokar, AICP
Principal Planner
860-724-4282 E-Mail Working in both the public and private sectors, Heidi has helped communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts address a range of planning issues. She served as the Planning Director for…
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Anaka Maher, EIT
Transportation Engineer
860-724-4219 E-Mail Anaka Maher is a Transportation Engineer who started working at CRCOG in 2023. After graduating from UConn’s Civil Engineering program in 2020, Anaka got her master’s degree…
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Laura Frankowski
Executive Assistant
860-724-4283E-Mail Laura Frankowski is the Executive Assistant to Matt Hart, Executive Director of CRCOG. Laura is active in many aspects of CRCOG; she participates in the timeline progress of projects,…
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Kyle Shiel, AICP
Principal Planner
860-724-4706 E-Mail Before joining CRCOG, Kyle was the Senior Planner for Comprehensive Planning & Special Projects for the Town of Manchester. He worked on redevelopment projects, housing, economic development, parks…
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