Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has appointed Fall River, Mass., resident Jeffrey
T. Karam, Vice President at First Bristol Corporation, in Fall River, Mass., as a
member of the Bristol Community College Board of Trustees.
Karam joined First Bristol Corporation in 2003 and has led their Hospitality Division since its inception the same year;
growing the portfolio to include eight hotels. He oversees all aspects of the hospitality
division from site selection and development to the day-to-day management.
Karam currently serves on the board of directors for the Newport County Chamber of
Commerce and is a board member of the Atlantis Charter School and the Providence Foundation. Karam previously served as chair of the Atlantis Charter School’s
Development & Facilities Committee.
He earned a bachelor’s in finance and management from Providence College in Providence,
R.I.
Bristol Community College’s Board of Trustees works tirelessly to ensure the college’s
institutional activities remain at the highest level of quality, and Bristol’s success
is attributed to their dedication and the dedication of our exemplary employees.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or
the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country.
Bristol’s Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses
and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
