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John Fatteross
John Fatteross: Actor Turned Communicator
Born and raised in Hackensack, NJ, John was active in his high school’s theater program, landing roles in nearly every production. However, much as he loved acting, he chose a more practical path in college, earning a B.A. in English and Journalism from Rutgers in 1981.
After nearly a year working retail and scanning want ads during a tough job market, he landed an entry-level job at Panasonic. That early electronics experience helped him land a better role in Manhattan with an agency promoting the new IBM PC. He spent four years there before joining Ted Colangelo Associates in Greenwich in 1986. The quiet suburban social scene prompted him back into acting, and he became a regular in Fairfield County’s community theater world.
In 1993, John went out on his own, starting a branding and messaging consultancy. He aimed to earn half his prior salary in the first year—and ended up doubling it. Thirty-two years later, he’s still in business.
Soon after striking out on his own, John met his future wife through friends. She had grown up in the Hartford area and later became an executive at Rolex. They married in 1996 and raised two sons: Jack (UConn ’25) and Will (now a junior at Syracuse). A lifelong baseball fan, John passed that love to the family. They often take road trips built around MLB games—especially when the Mets are playing.
Thank you!
We thank the following Y’s Men who have referred new members in the new fiscal year:
Nabil Atweh
Jonathan Horowitz
Harvey Luft
Jim Marpe
John Brandt
Sam Mink
Paul Liistro
Art Levy
Maury Wind
Eugene Shapiro
Continued membership growth is crucial for the club’s long-term health and financial stability. Do you have a friend who’d be a good fit? Share the membership application link with them.
Best to you all,
Harvey
Harvey Luft
Membership Chairman
Y’s Men of Westport/Weston
32 Hidden Meadow Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 246-6888
Harveyluft@gmail.com
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