Jeanmarie H. Cooper*

Community Volunteer

Jeanmarie’s professional career was focused on corporate finance. She worked for Drexel Burnham Lambert and G.E. Capital Corporation, where she provided growth and acquisition financing for middle market companies. Since retiring, Jeanmarie has devoted her time to a number of community and non-profit organizations.

She has been an active member of The Village Board since 2004 and has served in a variety of leadership positions, including Board Chair, Chair of the Development Committee, Chair of Governance and Chair of the C.E.O. Search Committee. She has also been a member of the Junior League of Hartford for many years, serving in numerous leadership positions including Director of Fund Development Council and Board Treasurer. In addition, Jeanmarie has played an active role on various fundraising committees for academic institutions, including chairing the Bates College Parent Fund, serving on the Bates Fund Executive Council, and serving on the Duke University Parents Committee.

Jeanmarie earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. from Bates College. She and her husband, Colin, live in Glastonbury.