Planned Giving Advisory Committee

At Gaylord we are very fortunate to have five distinguished, thoughtful and generous individuals serving on our Planned Giving Advisory Committee. These people help in many ways: by providing advice and guidance on specific gifts; by hosting events for our donors; and by sharing with others in the community the way that Gaylord helps all of us to stay healthy and independent. Thanks to all of them for their time, expertise and joie de vivre.

Margaret (Meg) Kezer Church
Trust and Estates Attorney

Meg Church is the principal in the Law Offices of Margaret Kezer Church in New Haven, CT. She has more than 30 years experience working with clients and advising them on matters involving estate planning (such as preparing wills and trusts), probate, trust administration and estate settlement.

William T. Donahue
Wealth Management Executive

Bill Donahue brings more than 20 years of wealth management, trust and estate administration, banking operations, compliance and risk management experience to his volunteer work at Gaylord.

Ingi-Mai Loorand
Trusts and Estates Attorney

Ingi Loorand is an Associate with the firm of Reid & Riege in New Haven, CT, and like Meg Church she specializes in trusts and estates. At her firm she advises clients on a wide range of issues concerning estate planning, probate, trust administration and estate settlement.

Edward S. Konowitz, Chair of the Planned Giving Advisory Committee

Ed retired as a Certified Public Accountant after managing a successful practice in Woodbridge, CT. He now commits much of his time to working with community organizations. He is currently the President of the Board of the Area Agency on Aging for South Central Connecticut.

Mary Ellen Nichols, CFP
First Vice President, Wealth Advisor, First Niagara Private Client Services

Mary Ellen is an experienced member of the banking community with decades of experience working with clients on managing their wealth and preparing financial plans for a secure future.