Board Members

BOARD MEMBER

Steven Ezzes

Steve has a career in investment banking and investment management.  He was an original member of the leverage finance group at Goldman Sachs & Co. followed as a partner at Bass Investment Limited Partnership.  Steve has served on a number of boards of directors in the United States and Australia.

Prior to moving to Weston, Steve was a member of Westport’s Board of Finance for a decade serving as Chairman for eight years.  Moving to Weston, he was elected to Weston’s Board of Finance where he also was Chairman for eight years.  Steve has been a member of the Building Committee and the Facility Optimization Committee. Governor Lamont appointed Steve to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation where he is a member of the Executive Committee. 

Steve has three children including a son who teaches middle and high school in Australia.

Position: Board Chairman

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: stevenezzes@westonps.org

Member Since: August 2022

Term Expiration Date: November 2025

Committee Memberships:  Finance, Facilities & Operations (Chair), Policy, Educational Optimization Committee

BOARD MEMBER

David Felton

David is the owner of Canaan Technology, a Managed Service Provider (IT Services) that he founded in 2002. At Canaan Technology, David is responsible for the development and execution of the Company’s strategy, day-to-day management, identifying and evaluating new products and services, and working closely with clients and staff during the entire project lifecycle. David is frequently called upon by trade publications to provide expert commentary and analysis of tech industry trends and events. Prior to founding Canaan Technology, David held management-level positions in the IT field at the University of Hartford, Yale University, the Hamden Public Schools, and several privately held companies.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Criminal Justice from the University of Hartford. 

He has lived in Weston since 2011.

Position: Board Member

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: davidfelton@westonps.org

Member Since:  November 2021

Term Expiration Date: November 2027

Committee Memberships:  Communications (Chair), Curriculum (Chair), CES Representative

BOARD MEMBER

Sharon Ferraro

Sharon is a retired sales professional who specialized in both traditional and new media sales. She has developed and managed large global teams of sales professionals throughout her career. She has a BA in Telecommunications from Indiana University, Bloomington. Since moving to Weston in 2016, Sharon has been on the executive committee of both WMS and WHS PTO’s as well as involved in various fundraising and community activities. She has also served as the president of the Weston Women’s League.

Sharon and her husband, Dana, have a total of six children in their blended family.

Position: Board Member

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: sharonferraro@westonps.org

Member Since:  November 2021

Term Expiration Date: November 2027

Committee Memberships: Policy (Chair), Communications, WEF Representative 

BOARD MEMBER

Peter Gordon

Peter brings broad experience in the global photonics industry focusing on developing and deploying solutions to enhance human health and drive high bandwidth connectivity. He holds engineering degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and UC Santa Barbara, and a history degree from Edinburgh, Scotland University.

Peter and his family enjoy living in Weston, hiking locally, gardening, horseback riding, attending Lachat Town Farm community events, skiing, and playing tennis.

Position: Board Vice Chairman

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: petergordon@westonps.org

Member Since:  November 2021

Term Expiration Date: November 2027

Committee Memberships: Finance, Facilities & Operations, Educational Optimization Committee (Chair)

BOARD MEMBER

Michael Guido

Michael has built a career in finance spanning more than 20 years. Most recently, he has led Investor Relations programs, serving as the primary representative to Wall Street analysts and investors on behalf of pre-IPO and publicly-traded companies. As the first Head of Investor Relations at Reddit, he established the IR function, developed a quarterly earnings process, and prepared the company for a successful IPO. Prior to Reddit, he was the VP of Investor Relations at WWE, where he was responsible for the company’s external reporting and financial communication to investors globally.   

Michael earned a Bachelor of Science from Boston College, an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, and he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Michael has lived in Weston since 2017 with his wife and two children.

Position: Board Member

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: michaelguido@westonps.org

Member Since: November 2023

Term Expiration Date: November 2027

Committee Memberships: Finance, Facilities & Operations, Policy

BOARD MEMBER

Chad Hoeppner

Chad is the founder of an education and training company and has designed curriculum for charter and private high schools, as well as higher ed institutions like the Columbia Business School PhD program. As an advisor and consultant, he has worked with deans of Ivy League universities, US Presidential candidates, and multiple start-up incubators, including the second most active VC firm in the US. Chad has been on the executive committee of the Hurlbutt PTO. He graduated phi beta kappa from Colorado College in history and philosophy and holds an MFA from NYU.

Chad is the proud father of two children in the Weston Public Schools.

Position:  Board Member

Address:  24 School Road

Email Address: chadhoeppner@westonps.org

Member Since: November 2022

Term Expiration Date: November 2025

Committee Memberships: Curriculum, Communications

BOARD MEMBER

Lisa Luft

Lisa Luft moved to Weston with her husband Harvey and their three children over 30 years ago. She is deeply rooted in the community, cherishing her 45-year marriage, her children, and her five grandchildren. After taking a ten-year hiatus to focus on raising her children, Lisa’s passion for education led her to return to work shortly after moving to Weston.

Lisa dedicated 32 years to the New York City Board of Education, where she served as an Accounting and Business Teacher before advancing into administration. Her roles included House Coordinator for 650 students, Assistant Principal, and Principal for 250 to 3500 students. Notably, she excelled as a turnaround principal and served as the Director of the Office of New Schools, where she developed policies for multiple school campuses and supported the creation of 400 new schools. She also championed library renovations, securing grants and political backing to modernize two major libraries.

Lisa holds administrative licenses in both Connecticut and New York and earned her MS degrees in Reading and Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University and in Executive Leadership from the University of Connecticut.

Though she retired in September 2022, she continues to coach principals in New York.

Position: Board Member

Address: 24 School Road

Email Address: lisaluft@westonps.org

Member Since:  September 2024

Term Expiration Date: November 2025

Committee Memberships: Curriculum, CABE Representative