First Selectman: Eden Wimpheimer
I am running for First Selectman because I was raised in a family who gives back to our country, state, and town. East Granby is a rural town steeped in rich history and tradition; however, it must continue to move forward. My plan is to work to create a more cost-effective infrastructure, strengthen the school system, improve our tax structure, and support small businesses, the backbone of our community.
Selectmen: Todd Zessin
Todd was born and raised in East Granby, proudly being the 4th generation of family to settle in town, graduating from EGHS in 2010. Public service and volunteering started at an early age when he joined the East Granby Volunteer Fire Department as a cadet then graduated to becoming a full member in the department, serving alongside his father and brother.
While attending college he also came back to assist coaching the EGHS Boy's soccer team for 4 years. He has also amassed ample experience volunteering on numerous boards and commissions in town. First being appointed to the Economic Development Commission in February 2021, he was then elected to be a member of the Board of Finance and Planning & Zoning Commission in the municipal election that year. He has also proudly served on the Village Center Master Plan Committee and most recently the Plan of Conservation Development Committee as a member of the PZC, both important documents that are providing blueprints for where the town will be heading as it moves forward.
Professionally, he is a licensed realtor. He now resides in the south end of town down the street from where he grew up with his wife Megan, son Declan, and dog Miller.
Board of Finance Full Term - Ken Ouellette
As the owner of Incorporated Industries LLC, Ken has played an active role in the constructions industry since 1976. Over the past 50 years he has developed the company from simple hauling, excavation, land clearing & development to being a licensed sewer and water line specialist installing and repairing underground services. Ken has also developed a re-purposing facility for environmental products. He also created a support business called Affordable Disposal, a dumpster company to assist in the recycling of products. As a member of the Waste Planning Board and DEEP of CT he remains compliant in all environmental and land resource endeavours. Ken has been a resident of East Granby for over 37 years. As a parent he fully supported the school system where his two daughters formalized their education. In addition to his business and family endeavors, he is the former President of Silver City Junior Motor Sports Organization from 2006-2009. He owns and operates Ouellette Motor Sports where he has built numerous race car teams and currently a midget team. He remains an upstanding member of town as well as a benefactor to the schools, EGVFD, local business and the church community. His experience as owner/manager spanning multiple companies and organizations will bring a wealth of experience to the Board of Finance throughout the budgetary process.
Board of Finance Full Term - Ralph Blanchard
Ralph has lived in East Granby for the past 40+ years, where he and his wife raised their 4 children. He has prior service for the town as a member of the Board of Education (7 years). He worked for over 44 years for the Travelers Companies Inc. and its predecessor companies, retiring in 2023 with the title of Vice President & Actuary in the Accounting Policy Department. Ralph is a credentialed actuary (FCAS, MAAA) with service in multiple positions and professional committees over the years, including as a past President of the Casualty Actuarial Society, and current member of the International Actuarial Association’s Executive Committee. His volunteer experience also includes over 10 years as chair of the Investments & Trusts Committee for the First Congregational Church in Bloomfield, and as a member of the Federal Reserve’s Insurance Policy Advisory Committee. Ralph is an avid runner (running 3 to 4 times a week) and enjoys hiking with his family.
Board of Finance 2 yr Term - Paul Krzykowski
Paul and his wife, Katie, live in East Granby with their two dogs—one recently adopted from a local shelter in 2024. After touring a home in East Granby in October, they fell in love with the community’s charm, natural beauty, and small-town character, and quickly knew this was where they wanted to put down roots.
Paul holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an M.S. in Technology Management from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). He also earned a Certificate in Six Sigma from CCSU and a Financial Management Certificate from Cornell University.
Professionally, Paul serves as Plant Manager for a small aerospace component manufacturer in Central Connecticut, where he oversees a $5 million operation and leads a team dedicated to precision and innovation. In addition, he owns and operates a small 3D printing and engineering business, reflecting his passion for technology and problem-solving.
Community service has always been an important part of Paul’s life. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a member of the Board of Finance in New Britain, gaining valuable experience in municipal budgeting and fiscal responsibility. He and Katie also volunteer regularly with Connecticut Foodshare, helping sort food for families in need.
Outside of work and service, Paul enjoys hiking, scenic drives, exploring new areas, DIY home projects, and most of all, spending time with family, friends, and his dogs.
Paul is known by family and friends as resourceful and dependable—a true ‘go-to’ person whenever something needs to be fixed or figured out. His problem-solving mindset and practical skills reflect the same dedication he brings to his professional work and community service.
Paul is committed to bringing his background in management, finance, and community service to work for East Granby, ensuring smart growth, fiscal responsibility, and a continued focus on maintaining the town’s unique character and quality of life.
Board of Ed - Dreux Namnoun
Dreux moved to East Granby with his wife and children in 2015. Appointed to the Board of Education in November 2024, he serves on the Communications and Policy Committees, has completed the State of Connecticut Board of Education orientation workshop, and led efforts to expand communication channels to ensure transparency and awareness in all BOE activities. He is the Chief Information Officer at Athena Healthcare and previously served on the executive leadership team at Trinity Health, where he contributed to strategic planning and shaped the organization’s technology vision. In the community, Dreux is a youth group leader and a member of the worship arts team at Valley Brook Community Church. He is running for the Board of Education with the goal of supporting students, faculty, and the community through clear communication, sound governance, and collaborative problem-solving.
Board of Ed - Bob Loomis
Bob grew up in East Granby. He moved to Tariffville after receiving a M.S. degree in Civil
Engineering from the U. of Illinois to work at Combustion Engineering. In 1992 he started his own
structural engineering private practice. He moved back to East Granby in 2018 and served on the
Board of Education in 2022-2023
Planning & Zoning Full Term - Ryan Rea
Ryan has been a member of the Hartford Police Department for the past 22 years. He was promoted to the rank of Detective in 2009 and has served in various divisions responsible for complex investigations including homicides, robberies, human trafficking, multi-national narcotics trafficking, etc. During his career, he has been a member of the Hartford Police Department's Emergency Response Team (S.W.A.T). Throughout his career, he has earned several commendations for going above and beyond the call of duty, including being awarded the most prestigious award the Hartford Police Department has to offer, the Chief's Medal of Valor.
Ryan is also a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices located in Granby, CT. As a realtor, he has been an Honor Society Member ranking in the top 14% of the company for the volume in sales he has generated. Ryan was also a member of one of the highest producing commercial teams in New England responsible for over $100 million in sales.
Ryan has been heavily involved with the town of East Granby, serving as an alternate for the Republicans on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Additionally, Ryan volunteers for the East Granby Parks and Recreation Department coaching youth basketball, baseball and soccer which his three children participate in.
Planning & Zoning Full Term - Todd Zessin
Todd was born and raised in East Granby, proudly being the 4th generation of family to settle in town, graduating from EGHS in 2010. Public service and volunteering started at an early age when he joined the East Granby Volunteer Fire Department as a cadet then graduated to becoming a full member in the department, serving alongside his father and brother.
While attending college he also came back to assist coaching the EGHS Boy's soccer team for 4 years. He has also amassed ample experience volunteering on numerous boards and commissions in town. First being appointed to the Economic Development Commission in February 2021, he was then elected to be a member of the Board of Finance and Planning & Zoning Commission in the municipal election that year. He has also proudly served on the Village Center Master Plan Committee and most recently the Plan of Conservation Development Committee as a member of the PZC, both important documents that are providing blueprints for where the town will be heading as it moves forward.
Professionally, he is a licensed realtor. He now resides in the south end of town down the street from where he grew up with his wife Megan, son Declan, and dog Miller.
Planning & Zoning 2 yr Term - Jay Tran
Jay was born and raised in Connecticut and has been an East Granby resident for over 35 years, starting out on North Main Street and then Spoonville Road.
From a young age he fell in love with the area and the small town feel of East Granby, he knew this would be the place he wanted to someday raise a family.
He now lives on Newgate Road with his wife Bridget and their children whom were in the East Granby school system starting in Allgrove elementary and going straight through East Granby High school.
Jay has been in the Construction & Development industry for the past 29 years and was responsible for many multimillion dollar development projects in Connecticut such as the Hartford Marriott & Convention center, Hartford 21 Tower and The Grand on Ann Luxury apartments, just to name a few.
He has worked for the past 19 years as the Director of Operations for a Commercial real estate firm where he manages a large commercial property portfolio throughout Connecticut.
Jay has been on the Planning & Zoning commission for the past 4 years and currently serves as the Vice Chairman. He is running again for Planning & Zoning and believes that with his prior experience in Economic Development and Planning & Zoning in many Connecticut towns and cities, he feels he will continue to be a great asset to East Granby's residents, businesses and future success.
Planning & Zoning Alternate - Joel Strong
My family and I have proudly called East Granby home for nearly 25 years. I grew up in neighboring Granby and attended GMMS and GMHS. After college, my wife and I briefly lived in Bloomfield before settling here to raise our family. She, too, is a Granby native and currently works as a nurse in Bloomfield.
All four of our children graduated from the East Granby school system. Our oldest daughter is an artist living in Hartford. Our second daughter, a graduate of Westfield State, is a nurse at CCMC in Hartford and received the EGHS Granby Ambulance Association College Scholarship. Our third child recently graduated from URI and is beginning her career in the medical field. Our son, a recent Lincoln Tech graduate and EGHS Galasso Tradesperson Scholarship recipient, now works as a welder at Shepherd Steel in Hartford.
As a hands-on engineer with experience in construction and building, I’ve completed extensive work on our home on Spoonville Road, including a large addition and a full renovation. I’ve worked closely with East Granby’s building inspectors and am well-versed in the planning and zoning process. This practical experience has given me a strong understanding of how thoughtful development, zoning regulations, and community planning impact residents and the long-term health of the town.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to engage in many community and school events, building strong connections across generations. My family and I are active supporters of local businesses, and we care deeply about maintaining East Granby’s unique character while planning for responsible, sustainable growth.
I’m running for the Planning & Zoning Board because I want to contribute my experience and knowledge to support smart development that reflects the values of our residents. I’m committed to transparency, collaboration, and preserving the charm of our town while helping it thrive into the future. I would be honored to serve and help shape East Granby’s continued success.
A little of my background. I hold a BS in Industrial Technology from Buffalo State. I’ve worked in engineering management positions both in manufacturing and quality in the automotive industry as well pharmaceutical for nearly 30 years.I am currently the Director of Customer Care at Protedyne in Bloomfield. Protedyne is a wholly owned subsidiary of Labcorp. We manufacture and support patient specimen handling equipment for Labcorp, which is the largest diagnostic testing laboratory in the world. I joined there in 2009 as their Quality Manager and in 2015 transitioned to Manager of Customer Care. At that time, I had 15 employees who supported automation installations across the country for a total installed base of $15 million. I now manage 30 engineers in seven states across the country which support 9 of the largest laboratory automations systems in the world, for a total installed base of over $95 million. Our systems handle nearly 75,000 patient samples per night. I lead our Customer Care team which is responsible for providing 24 hour/365 support of our laboratory automation systems deployed throughout the USA.
Board of Assessment Appeals - Jim Luchina
Jim is a small business owner who moved to East Granby 13 years ago with his family. He has served on the zoning board of appeals, and is active in our community. Jim is a believer in strong values and fiscal responsibility.
Planning & Zoning Alternate - Levi Tyree
I was born in Alaska and grew up in the PNW where I met my wife. My wife Marcella Tyree and daughter Mari and I moved to East Granby in August of 2024. I have spent my career in construction and safety management, bringing both a builder’s mentality and a deep commitment to creating safe, sustainable communities.
For the past 3 years, I have served as the District Safety Manager for Mass Electric Construction, a Kiewit Corporation subsidiary based in Waltham, MA. Kiewit is the largest construction company in North America, and through my time with Kiewit I have worked on some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure projects — including the Seattle E360 and E130, Northgate transit extensions, the Federal Way Link Extension, and the Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage project in Washington State. These projects earned multiple safety awards, including recognition from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Before my safety management career, I spent a decade as a proud member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 in Washington State. Altogether, I bring over 25 years of frontline and leadership experience in construction and safety.
I believe safety is everyone’s responsibility, and I lead by example — communicating clearly, listening openly, and inspiring teams to embrace safety as a core value. I want to bring this same mindset of responsibility, collaboration, and long-term vision to East Granby’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Commission’s work is critical to shaping our town’s future: reviewing site plans, special permits, subdivisions, zone changes, and land use regulations. With my background in construction, safety, and regulatory compliance, I am prepared to thoughtfully evaluate applications and balance growth with community values.
East Granby is our home. Together, we can protect what makes our town special while planning responsibly for its future. I look forward to serving you.
Zoning Board of Appeals 2026 - Ryan Woods
Ryan is a lifelong resident of East Granby who graduated from EGHS in 2017. He has since received his BA from SCSU and has worked as a general contractor’s apprentice for the late Dan Velkofsky, a former member of the Planning & Zoning Board. He currently works in the insurance industry and believes that his experiences both in town and professionally make him a qualified candidate for the Board of Appeals.
Zoning Board of Appeals 2027 - Cassie Rozanski
A lifelong resident of East Granby, Cassie has built a life rooted in service, compassion, and community. As a registered nurse and nurse educator, she has dedicated her career to improving patient care and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her passion for health and education is matched only by her devotion to her family and her hometown.
Outside of her professional role, Cassie is a proud mother of two energetic boys. She currently serves as Den Leader for Cub Scouts, fostering growth, responsibility, and fun for the kids. In addition, Cassie is Co-President of the East Granby PTO, where she tirelessly advocates for students, teachers, and families, ensuring that the town's schools remain strong, inclusive, and supportive environments for learning.
Married to a fellow East Granby native, Cassie embodies the values of commitment, community, and care in every aspect of her life. Whether she's at the bedside, in the classroom, organizing a school event, or leading a scout meeting, her impact is felt far and wide.
Zoning Board of Appeals 2027 - Cassie Rozanski
A lifelong resident of East Granby, Cassie has built a life rooted in service, compassion, and community. As a registered nurse and nurse educator, she has dedicated her career to improving patient care and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her passion for health and education is matched only by her devotion to her family and her hometown.
Outside of her professional role, Cassie is a proud mother of two energetic boys. She currently serves as Den Leader for Cub Scouts, fostering growth, responsibility, and fun for the kids. In addition, Cassie is Co-President of the East Granby PTO, where she tirelessly advocates for students, teachers, and families, ensuring that the town's schools remain strong, inclusive, and supportive environments for learning.
Married to a fellow East Granby native, Cassie embodies the values of commitment, community, and care in every aspect of her life. Whether she's at the bedside, in the classroom, organizing a school event, or leading a scout meeting, her impact is felt far and wide.