We are a small team with a huge goal in mind, help support and strengthen our community. We love what we do, and we do it with passion.

Debra (Carn) Deptula

President

I am proud to call Naugatuck my hometown! My family has lived in Naugatuck for over 70 years.

  • Vestry Member- St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Naugatuck
  • Organizer – St. Michael’s Naugatuck Artisan Fair

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

Pablo Picasso

Dawn (Huculak) Marchant

Vice President

Naugatuck has been my home since 1981. I have raised my 3 children here and part of the next generation is being raised here also.

  • Volunteer – United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls

“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

Ronald Reagan

Jo-Ann Niski

Secretary

My hometown is Naugatuck and my passion is supporting NEON as a board member and a community volunteer.

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”

Helen Keller

Lucas Podpolucha

Treasurer

I have resided in Naugatuck since 2016 with my husband and four fur babies. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration and bring 11 years of project management and finance experience to the board. I work in big pharma by day overseeing the scientific operations department.

“The more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for.”

Walt Disney