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 is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
