James B. Cosgrove

First Selectman James B. Cosgrove graduated from Branford High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of New Haven in 1996. After graduating from college, he began work at his family’s Branford business, Cosgrove Construction, where he served as Project Manager for over 20 years.  In his capacity as Project Manager, he was responsible for preparing estimates and budgets, negotiating, contracting and managing schedules.

James B. Cosgrove was elected as First Selectman in November 2013, after serving on the Board of Selectmen from 2011 to 2013.  In addition, he previously served on the Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM), the town’s legislative body from 2009 to 2011.  While on the RTM, he served on several committees, including Administrative Services and Rules and Ordinances.

Currently, he serves as a member of South Central Connecticut Council of Governments; South Central Connecticut Council of Governments Transportation Committee; Regional Economic Xcelleration Executive Board and Workforce Alliance Executive Board.  In addition, he serves as the President of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee.

He and his wife, Nicole, have two young daughters, Ava and Lila.