Richard Borer
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H. Richard Borer Jr.
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| Mayor of West Haven, Connecticut | |
| In office 1991–2005 | |
| President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of Southern New England | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | H. Richard Borer Jr. West Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Residence(s) | North Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of New Haven (Executive MBA), Charter Oak State College (BS) |
| Profession | Nonprofit executive, former mayor |
H. Richard Borer Jr. is an American public servant and nonprofit executive who served as mayor of West Haven, Connecticut from 1991 to 2005. Since 2006, he has been the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern New England, a regional nonprofit headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut.
Early life and education
[edit]Borer was born and raised in West Haven, Connecticut.[citation needed] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Charter Oak State College and an Executive MBA from the University of New Haven.[1]
Career
[edit]Borer served as the mayor of West Haven for 14 years,[citation needed] beginning in December 1991.[2] Early in his tenure as mayor, Borer inherited a severe financial crisis in West Haven that led the State of Connecticut to take direct control over the city's budget.[2][3] During his tenure, he led the city through a financial crisis, implemented payroll reductions, and helped launch major infrastructure projects including a new Metro-North train station and a new police headquarters.[citation needed]
In 2006,[citation needed] Borer became President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern New England. The organization serves communities throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, providing workforce development, training, and support services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.[4] Under Borer’s leadership, the organization has 15 retail locations and served over 1,100 clients.[1]
As of 2025, he currently serves on the Milford Development and Housing Commission, the National Easter Seals Leadership Circle, and the Goodwill Industries International Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Farnum House.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Borer resides in North Haven, Connecticut.[citation needed] He was previously married to Dorinda Keenan Borer, who also served as mayor of West Haven and as a state representative.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "H. Richard Borer Jr. – Gateway Community Foundation". Gateway Foundation. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Johnson, Kirk (1992-04-02). "West Haven Bailout Plan Calls for Hartford to Take the Rudder (Published 1992)". Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Yarrow, Andrew L. (1992-04-03). "Ailing West Haven Struggles to Understand Its Troubles". Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Administration – Goodwill Southern New England". Goodwill SNE. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ "Special election brings back Borer family name in West Haven". CT Mirror. December 11, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2025.