20210211 2021-2024 Brochure

Robert Annunziata

Bob, and his wife, Patty have lived in Frenchman’s Creek since the fall of 2004, for 17 seasons. They spend 8 months a year in Frenchman’s and the remainder in Sherman, Connecticut on Candlewood Lake. Together they have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Bob has over 40 years in the Telecommunications industry. After 17 years at AT&T, Bob created local telephone competition in the United States by forming Teleport Communications Group (“TCG”). As Chairman and CEO, TCG intro-

duced broadband fiber optic services to the nation, expanding to 85 cities, with over 10,000 miles of fiber optic cable installed. TCG was instrumental in the Congressional Telecommunications Act of 1996. This Act not only encouraged competition in the Telecommunications industry, but also provided number porta- bility allowing users to keep their telephone number while switching service providers. Bob later returned to AT&T as the President of Business Services. In 1999, Bob became CEO of Global Crossing which was the first company to install sub sea & land fiber optics from Germany to Japan. Bob served on the NYC Board of the YMCA for 8 years and was the Chairman for 5 years. He was a mem- ber of two HOA Boards in Northern communities and has participated on the Marketing and ARB Commit- tees at Frenchman’s Creek. 1. Why do you want to become a member of the Board and what motivates you? As our community changes and our society changes, I feel I can contribute with our community deci- sions for solving today’s issues and focus on the community needs for our future. Besides ensuring our community provides the best services and security for its members, we need to focus on our member harmony and individual respect for each other. Every member should enjoy the various stages of their time and journey at Frenchman’s Creek. 2. What is your vision for the future of Frenchman’s Creek, and as a member of the Board, what specific action plans would you advocate for now to execute your vision? Frenchman’s needs to communicate to all our members the amenities we need to maintain, or add, to continue the great lifestyle we have. As the Board listens to our members and presents ever changing future options, it should then present action plans. The plans should provide current and future estimated costs along with the pros and cons of each initiative. Membership will vote how these initiatives will impact the future lifestyle of our community.

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