Arthritis Foundation names new chair of the N.E.Region Board

ROCKY HILL – David Federman, managing partner of Federman, Lally & Remis LLC, was recently installed as chairman of the Arthritis Foundation, New England Region Board of Trustees. 

 Federman has been involved with the Arthritis Foundation for many years, having served on the National Board from 2008 to 2010.  In addition, he was chairman of the board for the former Northern and Southern New England Chapter and most recently served as treasurer for the New England Region.  In 1999, he was awarded the National Volunteer Service Citation by the Arthritis Foundation.   

Federman is currently active in a number of Hartford area organizations, including life officer of the Mandell Jewish Community Center, corporator of Hebrew Health Care, and member of the board of governors for Hartford Hospital.  He has in the past served as president of the Mandell Jewish Community Center, annual campaign chairman for the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and founder and president of Jewish Links, Inc.   

The Arthritis Foundation, New England Region serves nearly 2.8 million adults and 13,200 children with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.   

"We are very fortunate to welcome Mr. Federman in his role as chairman.  His commitment and dedication to the organization will allow us to continue to be one of the leading regions in support of our mission," said Stephen Evangelista, CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, New England Region.     

About the Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is the leading health organization addressing the needs of the 50 million adults and 300,000 children living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. The Foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; supporting research and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.