NEW: Raimondo Picks O'Malley Staffer for Chief of Staff
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NEW: Raimondo Picks O'Malley Staffer for Chief of Staff

“I am excited to have Steve help lead my team as we work to move Rhode Island forward, his experience working for governors in Maryland, North Carolina and Missouri will be invaluable as we work to find new and creative solutions here," Raimondo said of Neuman.
Currently, Neuman is the Director of Public Affairs in Maryland for O'Malley, where he serves as the chief liaison to the Maryland Department of Business and Economic and other agencies. Previously, Neuman worked for North Carolina Governor Beverly Purdue and was an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He is a graduate of Washington University School of Law and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Steve was a key part of the team as we increased the minimum wage to $10.10; passed the EARN workforce development initiative; and enacted the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act to support 57,000 jobs by building roads, bridges, and transit projects,” said Governor O'Malley. “We appreciate his service to the citizens of Maryland, and wish him the best as he helps Governor-elect Raimondo achieve results for middle class families in Rhode Island.”
Gina Raimondo CGF Campaign Donations
Beshar Family Contribution
Total Contribution: $13,500
Jacqueline G. Beshar, Co-Chairwoman of Capital Good Fund
- 9/27/2011 $1,000
- 10/3/2012 $1,000
- 3/4/2013 $1,000
Robert Beshar, Law Offices of Robert Beshar
- 12/9/2012 $1,000
- 12/15/2013 $1,000
Peter Beshar, Marsh & McLennan
- 9/15/2010 $500
- 8/22/2011 $1,000
- 9/23/2012 $500
Christine Beshar, Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP
- 12/9/2012 $1,000
- 12/15/2013 $1,000
Frederica Beshar
- 10/5/2012 $500
Scot Jones, Groov-Pin Corp. (Husband of Jacqueline G. Beshar)
- 5/9/2010 $250
- 6/4/2010 $750
- 12/05/2011 $1,000
- 10/3/2012 $1,000
- 3/25/2013 $1,000
Hower Family Contribution
Total Contributions: $10,000
Lee Hower, Co-Chairman of Capital Good Fund
- 12/16/2009 $1,000
- 3/11/2010 $1,000
- 7/7/2011 $1,000
- 3/30/2012 $1,000
- 2/16/2013 $1,000
Heather Hower, Brown University
- 12/30/2009 $1,000
- 3/11/2010 $1,000
- 7/9/2011 $1,000
- 3/30/2012 $1,000
- 2/16/2013 $1,000
Tobias Lederberg
Former Vice President of Capital Good Fund
Total Contribution: $5,000
- 12/21/2009 $1,000
- 3/30/2010 $1,000
- 9/23/2011 $1,000
- 3/31/2012 $1,000
- 3/19/2013 $1,000
Daugherty Family Contribution
Total Contribution: $4,125
William Daugherty, ANC Sports
- 6/15/2012 $1,000
- 3/24/2013 $1,000
- 11/27/2013 $1,000
Tracy Daugherty, Homemaker
- 11/29/2012 $125
- 3/24/2013 $1,000
Note: Tracy and Bill Daugherty are individual donors to CGF.
Jessica Ricci
Member of Capital Good Fund's Board of Directors
Total Contribution: $1,550
- 10/14/2010 $50
- 9/30/2011 $1,000
- 10/31/2013 $500
Citizens Bank
Total Contribution: $10,625
Edward O. Handy III
- 3/25/2010 $750
- 9/25/2010 $250
- 3/28/2012 $500
- 7/15/2013 $1,000
Maria Carlino
- 9/27/2012 $1,000
- 11/22/2013 $500
Donna Brady
- 3/17/2010 $150
- 10/5/2010 $250
- 1/20/2012 $100
- 7/15/2013 $200
- 11/7/2013 $100
Barbara C. Garrahy
- 8/24/2010 $100
- 10/5/2010 $250
- 9/12/2011 $250
- 7/9/2013 $500
Stephen P. Higginbotham
- 6/22/2010 $250
- 10/5/2010 $250
- 12/2/2013 $200
Michael Kennally
- 9/6/2010 $150
- 10/5/2010 $250
- 7/15/2013 $250
James M. Hagerty
- 5/3/2010 $250
- 6/29/2010 $150
- 10/6/2010 $250
Kenneth W. Robinson
- 10/5/2010 $250
- 7/15/2010 $500
Joseph Gleason
- 9/12/2013 $200
- 11/20/2013 $250
Kenneth B. Martin
- 7/22/2013 $250
Gregory Kirwan
- 10/4/2010 $250
Terrence W. Allen
- 10/5/2010 $250
Anthony A. Botelho
- 10/5/2010 $250
Gail Ginnetty
- 9/26/2013 $50
- 9/30/2013 $100
Peter R. Bakkala
- 6/22/2010 $125
David Grassini
- 2/6/2010 $100
Patricia E. Wegrzyn
- 8/15/2012 $100
Stephen Craven
12/31/2013 $50
Hassenfeld Family Initiatives
Total Contribution: $4,000
Alan G. Hassenfeld
- 6/23/2010 $1,000
- 8/17/2011 $1,000
- 6/5/2012 $1,000
- 9/5/2013 $1,000
Bank Rhode Island
Total Contribution: $1,375
William C. Tsonos, Bank RI
- 6/17/2010 $125
- 9/13/2011 $250
Linda Simmons, Bank RI
- 6/17/2010 $125
- 9/12/2011 $250
Emanuel E. Barrows, Bank RI
- 9/13/2011 $250
Mary E. Leach, Bank RI
- 6/17/2010 $125
Steven M. Parente, Bank RI
- 6/21/2010 $125
Robert H. Wischnowsky, Bank RI
- 6/21/2011 $125
Sovereign Bank
Total Contribution: $2,225
Kevin J. Sullivan
- 6/24/2010 $1,000
Michael Lee
- 10/27/2012 $100
- 12/31/2013 $25
TD Bank
Total Contribution: $1,575
Robert A. Kolb Jr.
- 6/16/2010 $1,000
John Conte
- 6/22/2010 $250
Rosalin Acosta
- 6/30/2010 $150
Scott H. Sanborn
- 6/22/2010 $125
Amy Beauchamp
- 9/29/2013 $50
Ariel Investments
Total Contribution: $1,000
John W. Rogers Jr.
- 9/15/2010 $1,000
New Roots Providence
Total Contribution: $325
Sabina Matos
- 3/31/2010 $25
- 6/20/2010 $25
- 9/12/2011 $250
- 12/30/2013 $25
Rockland Trust
Total Contribution: $250
William Lavelle
- 6/24/2010 $250
Social Venture Partners Rhode Island
Total Contribution: $250
Kelly Ramirez
- 6/6/2010 $100
- 12/10/2012 $25
- 9/24/2013 $25
- 9/30/2013 $100
Rhode Island Foundation
Total Contribution: $100
Carol Einhorn
- 3/31/2010 $100
