Y’s Men Membership News

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Introducing the latest new members of Y’s Men:
Victor Arrington, Richie Silver, Steve Karpel

Victor Arrington

Education highlights:

  • BA from Juniata College (1968)
  • MA from Temple University (1972)
  • MBA from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania (1975)


Career snapshot:

  • Currently: Senior Fellow, Clean Energy Buyers Association
  • Previously: SVP at Conservation International
  • Consulting firm non-profits 2000-
  • McKinsey and Company Paris, Madrid, Naples, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Atlanta
  • Citibank Muscat Oman
  • Teacher India


Personal interests:

  • Sports: Tennis (3.0-3.5 doubles), biking, swimming, hiking
  • Other: Traveling, non-fiction reading, grandparenting


Additional roles:

  • Adjunct professor, Dolan Graduate School of Business


Unique expertise:

  • Clean energy development in the corporate sector
  • Conservation
  • Management consulting and problem-solving
  • Global perspective: Lived and worked in nine countries


If you would like to contact him, Victor.L.Arrington@gmail.com


Our thanks to George Kalan and Baxter Urist for the referral!



Richard (Richie) Silver


Richard Silver: From the garment business to ski and travel journalist.


• I was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, lived in Boston where I met my wife of 43 years, Debbie, after college and currently a 35-year Weston resident. We have two daughters: Allie who is in the World Music business, splitting her time between Berlin and Mexico City, and Carly who is an Editor and Historian living in Brooklyn, NY. I’ve had two distinctly different careers: wholesale and retail clothing sales, and then ski journalism and luxury travel.


• Education: Brandeis University, 1973-1977


• Business:

Began my career in the garment business during the inception of the designer jean craze working for seven years at Jordache Jeans.

Founder and Owner of J. Silver Clothing for 25 years, a specialty women's clothing retailer with 38 locations.

Journalist and Editor at Weston Magazine Group, focusing on ski-related luxury travel.


• Current interests: Travel, Skiing, Pickleball.


• Special expertise: All things ski gear and equipment, boot fitting, mountain travel, etc.


If you would like to reach out personally to welcome Richard, here is his contact information: rms1090@gmail.com 


Our thanks to Steve Rothenberg for referring Richard!




Steve Karpel


• Westport, CT resident since 2020. Previously resided in Stamford.


• IT professional with experience at major financial firms.


• Former VP of Information Technology at XL Capital.


• CUNY graduate (BS, 1977). Masters Program, Pace University Info-Systems.


• Avid pickleball player. Enjoy travel, hiking, walking, kayaking, snorkeling/sailing, biking and playing guitar and keyboards.

 

• Keen interest in a healthy lifestyle, world affairs, finance, and STEM discussions.


• Brings expertise in technology and musical collaboration.


Our thanks to Mitch Fitter for the referral.



Is there someone you would like to refer? Here’s the link to enable them to apply: https://www.ysmenwestportweston.org/membership/membership-application/


Warm regards,


Allan


Allan Siegert

Membership Chairman

Y’s Men Westport/Weston


597 Westport Ave. B240

Norwalk, CT 06851

(203) 246-0385

news@siegert.us