Economist Kench Named to Orange Chamber Board
Brian T. Kench, PhD., Dean of the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven was elected to the Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
An expert in behavioral and experimental economics and the economics of organization, Kench is also a consultant in the areas of unemployment, economic damages and economic impact analysis. For over two decades, Kench has been working closely with faculty and staff which has led to increases in enrollments, rankings, retention, student placement and satisfaction, faculty recruiting, alumni engagement, corporate partnering, fundraising, new curriculum design, and the development and launch of online degree programs.
Kench’s appointment comes one month after the University of New Haven renewed its membership with the Chamber.
Barry Lee Cohen, Chamber Executive Director, said, “Brian is a respected leader and trusted business partner who will create significant value for the Board. We are excited to have Brian on our team and look forward to collaborating with UNH as we continue to expand programs and professional educational opportunities for our members, businesses, and the Greater Orange region “
The Orange Chamber of Commerce provides meaningful programs, initiatives, advocacy, and networking opportunities for our members, businesses, and the communities in the Greater Orange region. We promote and help foster economic growth through these channels while demonstrating the unique value our members and the region offer. By establishing strong partnerships and through close collaboration with members, government officials, and other key stakeholders the Chamber plays an important role in creating a Connecticut where businesses and families work, live, and thrive.
