In May of 1955 a trust was established by local business leaders that was to be known as the Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation. The purpose for the establishment of the GNBIF was to work towards solutions that would increase employment in the city of New Bedford by a continuous effort to aid local industry in expansion while attracting new industries to the community.
The Trust is currently made of 114 members—this number cannot exceed 200. The Trustees established an Executive Committee for the purpose of administering the strategic leadership as well as the management of the GNBIF. The Executive Committee is elected from the GNBIF members and is comprised of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and not more than 14, nor less than five additional members.
Elizabeth Isherwood, Chair
Moore & Isherwood
David Cabral, Vice Chair
Five Star Companies
Jeff Vancura, Treasurer
Imtra & Maximum
Robert B. Mitchell, Secretary
R.A. Mitchell Company
Peter Anthony
Eastern Fisheries
Raymond L. Cebula
Former Vice President, Titleist
Kevin Carando
Titleist/Acushnet Company
Carl Ribeiro
Luzo Food Service Corp
Steven Neuger
AHEAD
Dave Martin
HTP Products
Robert A. Pereira
Former President, AFC Cable
Donald Rudnick
Former President, Nameplates for Industry
Michael Tavares
High Tech Manufacturing
Melvyn A. Holland,
Chairman Emeritus
1213 Purchase Street
2nd Floor
New Bedford, MA 02740
508.991.3122