BIO
Board of Finance - Candidate
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How MATTHEW O. TOBIN embodies
COMMUNITY FIRST
Matthew grew up in Maryland, where his father was the County Attorney and his mother a stay-at-home mom who raised 5 children. In high school, he excelled as a wrestler and in his studies, graduating as Salutatorian. Matt attended the United States Naval Academy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Civil Engineering and played Rugby.
As a Civil Engineer, Matt worked on projects for the United States Navy, Port of Houston, Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and the Smithsonian Institute where he worked building a research facility on Barro Colorado Island located in Lake Gatun in the Panama Canal. Matt led major construction projects and oversaw each project budget. He currently works for O&G Industries in Torrington as an Engineering Manager in the Power Division, where he heads up the engineering teams responsible for building fossil fuel power plants and alternative energy power systems in southern New England.
In 1977, Matt moved to the Litchfield area. His wife is a 4th generation Litchfield/Northfield native and together they raised a son, who followed in his grandfather's footsteps and became a lawyer. Matt volunteers as an Educational Counselor for MIT and helped draft Litchfield's Equity Statement for SustainableCT, where his efforts were focused on affordable housing.
A lifelong naturalist and outdoorsman, Matt enjoys backpacking, hiking, running, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. He has competed as a triathlete and has proudly run the Litchfield Hills Road Race about 30 times. He was the scrum half for the Litchfield Hills Rugby Club. Matt is a frequent backpacker on the Appalachian Trail. Matt is a blue ribbon winning gardener and a fierce combatant of the many invasive plants and insects now found in Litchfield which threaten our native flora. Matt has served on the Litchfield Board of Finance since 2021.
BIO
Board of Finance Alternate - Candidate
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How TOM TERHAAR embodies
COMMUNITY FIRST
Matthew grew up in Maryland, where his father was the County Attorney and his mother a stay-at-home mom who raised 5 children. In high school, he excelled as a wrestler and in his studies, graduating as Salutatorian. Matt attended the United States Naval Academy and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Civil Engineering and played Rugby.
As a Civil Engineer, Matt worked on projects for the United States Navy, Port of Houston, Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and the Smithsonian Institute where he worked building a research facility on Barro Colorado Island located in Lake Gatun in the Panama Canal. Matt led major construction projects and oversaw each project budget. He currently works for O&G Industries in Torrington as an Engineering Manager in the Power Division, where he heads up the engineering teams responsible for building fossil fuel power plants and alternative energy power systems in southern New England.
In 1977, Matt moved to the Litchfield area. His wife is a 4th generation Litchfield/Northfield native and together they raised a son, who followed in his grandfather's footsteps and became a lawyer. Matt volunteers as an Educational Counselor for MIT and helped draft Litchfield's Equity Statement for SustainableCT, where his efforts were focused on affordable housing.
A lifelong naturalist and outdoorsman, Matt enjoys backpacking, hiking, running, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. He has competed as a triathlete and has proudly run the Litchfield Hills Road Race about 30 times. He was the scrum half for the Litchfield Hills Rugby Club. Matt is a frequent backpacker on the Appalachian Trail. Matt is a blue ribbon winning gardener and a fierce combatant of the many invasive plants and insects now found in Litchfield which threaten our native flora.
How ROLAND GREENWOOD JR. embodies
COMMUNITY FIRST
Roland grew up in Thomaston in a family of eight children. His parents taught him about service and that it is important to set aside differences and barriers for the betterment of the future and the world. This led Roland to spend 33 years in the Military, in several different branches, the US Army, US Navy, and the Air Force Reserve. During his time in the Military, Roland was stationed in Georgia, Germany, Maryland, and Massachusetts. In 1990, he was activated for Desert Storm and again after 9-11, where he flew war missions and humanitarian missions.
Since 1995, Roland has run his own business, Stump Thumpers LLC which has serviced, homeowners, golf courses, institutions, and municipalities within the Litchfield community. For the last 12 years, he has lived in Northfield. Notably, Roland volunteers by fostering pets from the Spotty Dog Rescue and donates stump grindings to the Possum Queen, an organization in Litchfield helping residents in need.
INSURING OUR FUTURE
“Any time you sacrifice your own well being for the benefit of your country, you’re serving your nation. I have served the nation in the military and have wanted to make a difference and help people on the worst days of their lives. Over the course of the many years, I have lived in Litchfield, I have come to love its beauty, people, and the spirit the town possess.
Litchfield is home to many because of the wonderful outdoor activities one can partake in, like flying, hiking, boating, and skiing. This is one of the most magical places in the state, country, and world. Running a local business, I know how critical it is to make tough decisions with finances and resources. With this knowledge I want to contribute to the town that I love.“
My Pledge to the Community of Litchfield
“I pledge to evaluate all decisions fairly and honestly for all residents of Litchfield. It is about the people, their needs, and keeping a local mindset when approaching the finances of this town.”