L-R: Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin, AIMSE members Obie L. McKenzie and Virginia Pokora. Mr. McKenzie is a highly respected financial services executive and former President of AIMSE, known for his senior leadership roles at BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and UBS, and for his service on various boards and philanthropic foundations.
On Wednesday, September 17, Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin was honored to speak at the Association of Investment Management Sales Executives (AIMSE) Summer Soiree, held at the beautiful Shore & Country Club in Norwalk.
AIMSE is the only professional organization dedicated to serving the needs of investment management, sales, and marketing professionals. This year’s gathering was made even more meaningful as Carver was selected as the charitable beneficiary, thanks to the leadership of Larry and Virginia Pokora, AIMSE members and longtime Carver friends. Their advocacy resulted in the Soiree raising $10,000 to support Carver programs.
In her remarks, Novelette drew a powerful connection between the financial sector and Carver’s mission:
“Your industry manages more than a trillion dollars in assets. At Carver, we are managing something just as valuable—human potential.”
This spirit of shared purpose was reflected in an invitation to AIMSE members to engage with Carver in ways that go beyond financial support—by mentoring students, introducing them to career paths, opening doors to corporate connections, and joining Carver’s signature community events such as the May gala and June golf outing.
Carver is deeply grateful to AIMSE, the Pokoras, and all who attended for their generosity and vision. We look forward to continuing this partnership and exploring new ways to connect AIMSE’s professional expertise with Carver’s work of helping young people thrive.
Virginia and Larry Pokora standing with Novelette Peterkin