Vin Cipolla
Vin Cipolla (born 1956) is an American entrepreneur and civic leader noted for his contributions in both the private and public sectors. He is the founder of three media and information technology marketing firms and has served as chief executive officer for six U.S. corporations in the financial services, telecommunications, consumer goods and media industries. Additionally he served on nine corporate boards throughout his career. He is a supporter of the arts and an active proponent for environmental preservation and sustainability as evidenced by his positions on the board of directors for more than twenty-five non-profit organizations including the National Park Foundation and the Municipal Art Society of New York, where he also served as president. Currently, he is serving as president and CEO of Historic New England. Early life and education A native of Massachusetts, Cipolla attended Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was awarded Bachelor of Arts degrees magna cum laude in both English and government studies, was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and received an honorary induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, the MBA Honors Society. Career Entrepreneurial Cipolla launched a number of successful entrepreneurial endeavors in his early career. The Cipolla Group, a direct marketing