Colby-Sawyer College Elects Alumnus as New Trustee
Colby-Sawyer College's Board of Trustees has elected Anthony “Tony” H. Librot '94 as a member of the Board to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015.
Librot earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Colby-Sawyer College in 1994 and a Master of Science in finance from Suffolk University in 1997. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Massachusetts.
In 2002, Librot joined Waldron H. Rand & Company, PC, one of the oldest public accounting firms in Massachusetts. As a CPA and partner, he provides accounting, audit, corporate tax and management advisory services to a diverse client base in a range of industries, including hospitality, technology, real estate and manufacturing. Prior to joining Waldron Rand, Librot was a supervisor in the audit department of KPMG, LLP, where he gained national firm experience serving Internet, communications and software companies. Earlier in his career, he was an accountant for a privately-held stock brokerage firm.
As an undergraduate at Colby-Sawyer, Librot took a leadership role in campus life serving as the co-president of the Student Government Association, the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, and as a member of the Community Council. In addition, he was a community service volunteer, and he co-founded and played on the men's tennis team.
A former Alumni Council member, Librot serves on the President's Alumni Advisory Council (PAAC). Several times a year, he is a guest lecturer in accounting and economics classes within the Business Administration Department. He also lends his expertise to the Managerial Communications and Business Senior Seminar courses as a mock interviewer. In addition to his work with students, Librot is an alumni leader serving on class reunion committees; he and his wife, Susan, hosted a campaign feasibility event in June 2014. In recognition of his extraordinary service to Colby-Sawyer, Librot received the Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2009.
A frequent speaker to industry groups, Librot is active in the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he serves on the Accounting and Audit Committee, and he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, Librot sits on the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Leadership Council in support of its mission to advance Dana-Farber's research and patient care initiatives through financial support, advocacy and leadership.
An avid golfer, Librot is a current member and past treasurer of the Spring Valley Country Club in Sharon, Mass. Librot and Susan live in Sharon with their sons, Harrison and Brandon.
About Colby-Sawyer College
Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive college that integrates the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. The College's faculty, staff and students strive for excellence in an engaged teaching and learning community that fosters students' academic, intellectual, and personal growth. With a strong emphasis on learning outcomes, including breadth and depth of knowledge, self-growth, creative and critical thinking, and effective communication, Colby-Sawyer prepares students to thrive post-graduation and make a positive impact upon a dynamic, diverse, and interdependent world.
Founded in 1837, Colby-Sawyer is located in the scenic Lake Sunapee Region of central New Hampshire. Learn more about the College's vibrant teaching and learning community at www.colby-sawyer.edu.
