College of Governors
Rotary Southern Connecticut District 7980 has been shaped by the dedication and vision of its past district governors. These leaders have guided our clubs through growth, service, and impactful initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change. Their commitment to Rotary’s core values—service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership—has strengthened our district and expanded our influence in communities near and far. Below, we honor those who have served, recognizing their contributions and the milestones achieved under their leadership.
| Year | Governor | Home Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Stephanie Philips | Stratford |
| 2024–25 | Robert B. Friend | Madison |
| 2023–24 | Christene Freedman | Wilton |
| 2022–23 | Tari Marshall-Day | E-Club of Global Diversity and Environment |
| 2021–22 | Jeffrey “Jeff” Krause | Stratford |
| 2020–21 | Ronald “Ron” Webb | Woodbury-Southbury-Middlebury |
| 2019–20 | Jack Solomon | East Hampton |
| 2018–19 | Larry Gardner | Newtown |
| 2017–18 | Patricia “Trish” Pearson | Orange |
| 2016–17 | Paul Mangels | Milford |
| 2015–16 | Geraldine Grace O’Shannon | New London |
| 2014–15 | Mukund Nori | North Branford |
| 2013–14 | Rick Bassett | North Haven |
| 2012–13 | Brian Amey | Newtown |
| 2011–12 | Kanayo “Rupi” Rupwani | Naugatuck |
| 2010–11 | Julianne Reppenhagen | Danbury-Sunrise |
| 2009–10 | Colin M. Gershon | New Haven |
| 2008–09 | Richard B. “Rick” Benson | Westport |
| 2007–08 | Ernestine T. “Ernie” Luise | Derby-Shelton |
| 2006–07 | Charles P. “Chip” Lewis | Wallingford |
| 2005–06 | Alan R. Hurst | East Hampton |
| 2004–05 | Pamela S. Akins | New London |
| 2003–04 | Paul L. Burns | East Haven |
| 2002–03 | James R. Lang | Trumbull |
| 2001–02 | John W. Annick | Bridgeport |
| 2000–01 | Winston Allen | Westport-Sunrise |
| 1999–00 | Richard C. Benson* | Madison |
| 1999–00 | Abraham I. Gordon* | R.I. Vice President — Bridgeport |
| 1998–99 | Ellen A. Mandes* | Wallingford |
| 1998–99 | Abraham I. Gordon* | R.I. Director — Bridgeport |
| 1997–98 | Robert Vossler | Bridgeport-Sunrise |
| 1996–97 | Edward T. Osterman* | Newtown |
| 1995–96 | John M. Leask* | Fairfield |
| 1994–95 | James Cooper* | Greenwich |
| 1993–94 | Henry Scopp* | Devon |
| 1992–93 | Fred F. Alberg* | New Haven |
| 1991–92 | Albert P. Ross* | Milford |
| 1990–91 | Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr.* | Stamford |
| 1989–90 | Abraham I. Gordon* | Bridgeport |
| 1988–89 | George C. Brower | Tribury |
Rotary Southern Connecticut District 7980 has been shaped by the dedication and vision of its past district governors. These leaders have guided our clubs through growth, service, and impactful initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change. Their commitment to Rotary’s core values—service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership—has helped strengthen our district and expand our influence in communities near and far. Below, we honor those who have served, recognizing their contributions and the milestones achieved under their leadership.