Chapter Officers

President

John A Grella, CBAP

John has 44 years of experience in a number of different roles in information systems starting at The Travelers and currently at the Hartford Financial Services Group. Among his roles were developer, technical lead, project manager, business analyst and data modeler. Most recently he has served as a Senior Business Data Analyst on source system integration into large corporate data warehouses.
John has held multiple positions in the chapter since its founding in 2006.
John holds a Masters degree in Insurance from the University of Hartford and received the Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) designation in November, 2007 and recertified in November 2022.

 

Vice President Membership

Brendan Griggs, CBAP

Brendan has over 20 years' business analysis experience in both the private and public sector within large scale financial services/insurance organizations and governmental agencies.  Joining the IIBA in 2010, he appreciates all the resources available to stay current in Best Practices and especially enjoys performing the role of liaison between Business and Technology.  

Brendan holds a Bachelors in English and Cultural Anthropology from Fordham University and a Masters in Urban and Transportation Planning from Hunter College- City University of New York.  He received his CBAP designation in 2016.

 

Vice President, Education

Steven Jones, CBAP

Steve is a passionate analyst and BA manager with more than 20 years of experience in improving processes, services and software; working across all areas of software development lifecycle, business change and business analysis. He rejoices in solving complex business problems and increasing process reproducibility and compliance through the application of business analysis tools, techniques and communication. He is a certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, Six Sigma Green Belt and holds a MS in Information Management and Communications.

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Maria Benita, CBAP

Maria Benita, a business analyst professional who has worked in the Information and Technology sector for over 18 years, is deeply passionate about business analysis, product management and change management. She was involved in digital programs on creating a more seamless customer journeys involving AI. She loves using the business analysis techniques and knowledge to derive the solution designs. 
Maria received the Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) designation in April 2015.