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Anthony Cervoni approaches everything he does like a seasoned athlete. In the Non Profit world, he's flexed his muscles as a fundraiser/event planner, everywhere from the Mark Twain House and New Britain Museum of American Art, to the Hillstead Museum and Hartford Hospital. Scoring big as a top producer for Coldwell Banker, Anthony has recently kicked off a second career and joined the all star team at Bearingstar Insurance (and CABO Corporate Gold Member) as a Consultant. Affinity Marketing Director Pamela Horton says that “Anthony’s enthusiasm and passion for doing right by his clients will be the driving force to his success." He also demonstrates that same kind of athletic prowess in the kitchen, holding a culinary degree. Recently, we spoke to this all around champ for this month’s CABOography.
You had a successful career in the business community. What makes CABO so special to you?
In Connecticut, it is very hard to find gay men and lesbians and market to them as a group. CABO helps to define our community and, in turn, LGBT business owners and organizations get to give or earn support from our "family." I've been able to meet a great group of people who really care about CABO and want to support the GLBT community. My husband is also a CABO member for his art business. He draws custom home portraits and the response through CABO has been amazing.
How did you come to work at Bearingstar?
As a Realtor, I was on the front lines of one of the most volatile markets in our economic history. I did very well for a long time but realized that I wanted a more stable income. My friend, Kate Houlihan, a banner CABO member, suggested I think about a career change and come work for Bearingstar. So I did.
What is the most fulfilling part of your role there?
I like that I can save money for people on a product that they need. At the same time, I make sure their major assets are protected. Having been in Real Estate, I've seen what could happen when people don't have enough or proper insurance when disaster strikes.
Explain to our CABO members how you might be able to help them?
Bearingstar is a great supporter of CABO and members can receive a discount up to 30% off our current home and auto insurance rates. That's a vast savings! Also, nonprofit members of CABO can use our amazing fundraising program to raise funds for their organization with no obligation. Each month in 2011, we will be featuring a different nonprofit member and hope we can donate a lot of money. Click here for more information on this program.
If you had to describe yourself to someone, what would you say?
I'm a determined, organized, compassionate person with a great sense of humor. I really enjoy getting to know people and making them smile. If you give me a belly laugh on one of my jokes, you have a friend for life! I also enjoy helping people. If you need anything and I can be of service, whether its help finding a good plumber in your area, giving you a recommendation on a great restaurant, or helping you save money, I will go out of my way to make sure you get the information and it works for you.
One of your greatest passions is cooking...
Good food is the spice of life! Seventeen years ago, I met my husband through a mutual friend. We both came from the same area in New Britain and both of our families have the same ethnic background. A perfect weekend for us is entertaining friends and family with dinner on Saturday and then spending a day for just the two of us on Sunday touring some local wineries. I love to travel especially to warmer climates. I love to cook, read, and socialize. I also think a martini is a great way to start off a fun evening!
Give Anthony a call at 860-258-2946.
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