A Hartford-based organization that provides adolescent mental health services, The Village for Families & Children, has announced a new chair of its board of directors.
Curt Cameron, president of Thomas Hooker Brewing Co., was unanimously voted into a three-year term as the board’s leader during a vote last week.
“It’s incredibly gratifying to serve as board chair of this organization that connected me with my family 58 years ago,” Cameron said. “I personally know the difference The Village can make in someone’s life, and I am determined to help it grow and strengthen its impact.”
Cameron takes over the board chairmanship from John Turgeon, a partner with CohnReznick. Turgeon will remain on the board.
Cameron has been on the board for 13 years, as vice chair for the last three. The appointment comes at a time of transition, as the organization’s longtime president and CEO, Galo Rodriguez, retires.
His successor, Hector Glynn, current chief operating officer, will take over at the end of the year.
Over the summer, The Village for Families & Children launched one of the state’s four Urgent Crisis Centers for youth experiencing a mental health emergency.
Also, it will open a sub-acute program at its campus on Albany Avenue in Hartford soon.
Cameron has degrees in computer science and business from Temple University.
As president of Bloomfield-based Hooker Brewing, he is known for having established an occupational training facility which provides jobs for adults with disabilities. Cameron also partners with the nonprofit DogStar Rescue.
