Michael J. Purcaro Email & Phone Number

Under the direction of the Tribal Council, the Chief of Government Administration:1. Oversees the day-to-day operations of various government departments and serves as an executive liaison on their behalf to the Tribal Council.2. Provides for the development of and adherence to effective government policies and procedures.3. Facilitates the efficient and effective performance of administrative and operational staff.4. Plans, implements and enforces various Tribal Council directives. 5. Upholds and maintains tribal laws and tribal government programs.6. Serves as a strategic advisor to community and government leaders. 7. Protects and preserves the Tribe's sovereignty by ensuring efficient, productive, and cost-effective government operations. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of American's greatest come-back stories which is featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resorts in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises, including Connecticut’s premiere luxury golf experience, Lake of the Isles and the decadent Spa at Norwich Inn. The Tribe's health and wellness company, Pequot Health Care, is an industry leader in tribal and commercial health plan management and pharmaceutical services throughout the United States.As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted millions of visitors and provided billions in slot revenue payments to the State. The Tribe has also contributed millions in donations and sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States.

Vernon, Connecticut

The Town of Vernon, Office of Emergency and Risk Management provides vision, direction, and subject matter expertise in order to coordinate the Town's all hazards emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts and to develop an overall culture of safety.

Vernon, Ct

The Town of Vernon is a celebrated place to live, work, and play. From its beautiful parks and lakes, to its vast trails and historic homes and buildings, Vernon has it all. With a resident population of approximately 30,000 and occupying 18.03 square miles, Vernon combines a balanced appreciation of history, and a strong economic base for growth, both residential and commercial.The Town of Vernon is a full service local government, offering a wide range of benefits to its residents including public education, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, social services, senior center, police, fire, and emergency medical services. The Town of Vernon government is proud of the services we offer to our residents, and practices a management philosophy of continuous improvement.

Vernon, Connecticut

The Vernon Public Schools, in partnership with family and community, is committed to provide a quality education, with high expectations, in a safe environment where all students become independent learners and productive contributors to society.

Hartford, Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Public Health protects and improves the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy;Preventing disease, injury, and disability, andPromoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Established the Foundation in 2005 as a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax exempt corporation to further address the public health needs and priorities of the state.Worked in partnership with the Board of Directors to manage the Foundation’s operations and growth.Managed and supervised staff comprised of Program Directors, Grant Specialists and administrative support personnel.

Hartford, Connecticut

The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a section of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responsible for managing Federal government's medical response to major emergencies and disasters. CT-1 DMAT is part of NDMS. The overall purpose of the NDMS is to supplement an integrated National medical response capability for assisting State and local authorities in dealing with the medical impacts of major peacetime disasters and to provide support to the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical systems in caring for casualties evacuated back to the U.S. from overseas armed conventional conflicts.NDMS’s federal partners include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).NDMS also interfaces with state and local Departments of Health, as well as private hospitals.

Hartford, Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Public Health protects and improves the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy;Preventing disease, injury, and disability, andPromoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

Hartford, Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Public Health protects and improves the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy;Preventing disease, injury, and disability, andPromoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

Connecticut, Massachusets, And New York

Hamden, Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut

New Haven, Connecticut

Master'S Degree, Business Management, Summa Cum Laude (4.0)

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Therapy