Richard Borer

H. Richard Borer Jr. is an American public servant and nonprofit executive who served as mayor of West Haven, Connecticut from 1991 to 2005. Since 2006, he has been the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern New England, a regional nonprofit headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut.

Early life and education Borer was born and raised in West Haven, Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Charter Oak State College and an Executive MBA from the University of New Haven.

Career Borer served as the mayor of West Haven for 14 years, beginning in December 1991. During his tenure, he led the city through a financial crisis, implemented payroll reductions, and helped launch major infrastructure projects including a new Metro-North train station and a new police headquarters.

In 2006, Borer became president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern New England. The organization serves communities throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, providing workforce development, training, and support services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Under Borer’s leadership, the organization has 15 retail locations and served over 1,100 clients.