Corporate support--even to the altar. (People).Not long before August 13, when the gay group Human Rights Campaign released its ratings of major U.S. companies on their gay-friendliness, the CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of one of the top companies--FleetBoston--was showing just how close to home his company's pro-gay policies ring. Charles "Chad" Gifford, who heads the nation's eighth-largest bank, was among the 100 or so guests gathered in Nantucket, Mass., on August 4 to celebrate the commitment ceremony of his 28-year-old son, Rufus Gifford, and 43-year-old Russell Bennett. Also at the reception: U.S. senator John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. (D-Mass.) and New England Patriots Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled until (UTC) due to vandalism. owner Robert Kraft. Always a strong supporter of gay issues, CEO Gifford testified before Congress in February in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act This article documents a proposed statute that is being considered. Information may change rapidly as the bill progresses. . His son and Bennett met nearly seven years ago in Providence, R.I., where Gifford was a student at Brown University and Bennett was renovating houses. The couple now lives in Los Angeles. |
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