The GetAbout, New Canaan’s local transportation service for seniors, special needs residents and others unable to drive, has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, long-time New Canaan residents Matt Hannon and William Post.
Now in its 45th year, GetAbout helps transportation-challenged residents of all ages maintain active, vital lives in the community, by providing door-to-door transportation by appointment to any New Canaan destination and non-emergency rides to medical offices in surrounding towns. GetAbout maintains a fleet of five minivans all wheelchair-capable if needed.
“I am thrilled at the level of experience we’re able to access with our board,” said Jonathan Bitting, board president. “We have a very strong leadership team in place and we couldn’t be more pleased with these appointments. These individuals are deeply rooted in the New Canaan community. They have solid professional backgrounds and are passionately committed to bring insightful perspectives to our board.”
Matt Hannon has extensive experience as a CEO of a mid-sized manufacturing concern and in corporate finance, M&A and business development. He was part owner and CEO of a steel manufacturer in the U.S. and Canada. He has held executive positions at GE Capital, CIBC World Markets, Toronto Dominion and Marine Midland Bank. He and his wife Paula have live in New Canaan and are the parents of two grown sons.
William Post recently retired from a 28-year career with the AmeriCares Foundation where he served as vice president of finance and treasurer. Long active at St. Mark’s Church, he has served on the Vestry and now serves on the nominating and finance committees, and the Outreach function. A life-long sailor, Bill is currently Commodore of the Norwalk Yacht Club. He has lived in New Canaan for 35 years.
The GetAbout is a nonprofit organization providing more than 10,000 rides each year serving almost 300 New Canaan seniors and other residents facing transportation challenges. GetAbout provides safe, accessible, door-to-door rides at a suggested contribution of $3 each way to New Canaan destinations such as stores, banks, the library, YMCA, restaurants, Lapham Center, etc. Transportation is provided at no cost to medical/dental appointments in New Canaan or contiguous towns. For more information or to make a donation visit www.getaboutnc.org. Rides are available on a 24-hour advance notice basis Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by calling 203-972-7433.
New Canaan: GetAbout has appointed new directors.
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