An experienced finance executive with a background in marine port services, Michael “Mike” Vasaturo serves as vice president of New Haven Terminal, Inc., in Connecticut. A longtime Yankees fan, Michael Vasaturo continues to follow Yankee great Derek Jeter, one of his favorite players in franchise history. Along with former Florida governor Jeb Bush, all-time Yankee great Derek Jeter is an investor in a group looking to purchase the Miami Marlins. Multiple media reports over the past several months have indicated that Jeter and Bush are spearheading a $1.3 billion bid to buy the team from current owner Jeffrey Loria. The deal would be subject to approval by Major League Baseball. Since retiring as an active player, Jeter has been vocal in his desire to own a team. While it’s not clear how much he would contribute as an investor, media reports have indicated that Jeter would have an active role in the club’s baseball operations if the sale is finalized.
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As the vice president of New Haven Terminal in New Haven, Connecticut, Michael "Mike" Vasaturo has over 25 years of experience in managing finances for the seaside port company. When not busy fostering banking relations or overseeing human resources and risk management, Michael Vasaturo enjoys watching his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. His favorite all-time player is former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Drafted by the Yankees sixth overall in the 1992 MLB Amateur Draft, Derek Jeter made his big league debut in 1995, playing in only 15 games. He took over the shortstop position full time the following season, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 78 runs en route to winning the American League Rookie of the Year. Jeter's durability was one of his greatest assets during his 20-year career, as upon becoming the team’s full-time shortstop he played fewer than 119 games just once in his career -- and that was in 2013 when he was 39 years old. The New Jersey native was a cornerstone of the Yankees franchise, providing stability at shortstop for two decades while remaining an effective hitter. Jeter retired following the 2014 season with career totals of 260 home runs and a .310 average. Along the way, he was named to 14 All-Star Games and won five championships, five Gold Gloves, and five Silver Sluggers. Michael “Mike” Vasaturo studied accounting at Saint John’s University in New York City. For nearly three decades, Michael Vasaturo has led New Haven Terminal, Inc., as vice president. When he is not managing financial strategy and general business operations, he enjoys following professional baseball. His all-time favorite player is New York’s Derek Jeter. Over the course of his career as a New York Yankee, Jeter twice led Major League Baseball (MLB) in regular-season hits. Interestingly, Jeter’s two record-setting seasons occurred 13 years apart. Jeter first led the league in hits in 1999, his fifth season as a professional. He finished the season with 37 doubles, 9 triples, and 12 homeruns as part of his league-best 219 hits. He also led the league in plate appearances that season, with 739, and had a healthy batting average of .349. Between 1999 and 2012, Jeter eclipsed 200 hits five times, but it was not until his 216-hit 2012 campaign that he once more claimed the spot of the league’s most consistent hitter. He again led the league in plate appearances, this time with 740. Jeter’s extra base hits and runs batted in (RBI) were down compared to 1999, though he moved up from 10th place in Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting in 1999 to 7th in 2012. As the vice president for the New Haven Terminal, Inc., Michael (Mike) Vasaturo is responsible for overseeing financial areas of the company as well as human resources. Outside of work, Michael Vasaturo enjoys following Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. The Yankees organization announced in December that the team would be retiring Jeter’s number in May of 2017. Known for being player number two, Jeter will be honored for his contributions to the team with a plaque in Monument Park. This will make all single digit numbers retired by the Yankees. Jeter played all 20 years of his major league career with the New York Yankees. Among his accomplishments playing for the team, Jeter had over 3,400 hits, sixth all time in MLB history, and over 250 home runs. He also was on World Series-winning teams in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. Other team players whose numbers were also recently retired by the Yankees include Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera. Jeter's five world series wins were alongside these teammates. Michael “Mike” Vasaturo has functioned as vice president of New Haven Terminal Inc. for nearly 30 years. When he is not managing the company’s financial activities and business operations, Michael Vasaturo enjoys spending time with his wife and children, all of whom are major Disney fans. Walt Disney Animation Studios has accounted for three of the 10 highest grossing animated films of all time, while Disney-owned animation studios have produced four of the five most successful animated films at the worldwide box office. Released in 2013, Disney’s Frozen is the most financially successful feature film in the history of animation. The movie grossed $1.287 billion dollars, making it the fourth highest grossing Disney film and ninth highest grossing film of all time. Toy Story 3, a Pixar production, grossed over $1 billion during its release in 2010 and stands as the third highest grossing animated film, behind Frozen and Minions. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar are the only studios with multiple films to surpass $1 billion worldwide. Frozen and Toy Story 3 are joined by Zootopia and Finding Dory, both released in 2016. The Lion King, at $968 million, and Finding Nemo, at $940 million, round out the top eight most successful animated movies. Disney films stack up well when accounting for inflation, too. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, would have grossed in excess of $938 million in 2016 dollars in the United States alone, good for the 10th slot of all time highly grossing animated movies. Michael “Mike” Vasaturo serves as vice president with New Haven Terminal, Inc., where his responsibilities include diverse aspects of insurance and finance operations. A lifelong New York Yankees fan, Michael Vasaturo is a fan of retired Yankee great Derek Jeter. Recently, Derek Jeter surprised 100 children at a baseball camp in Flushing, New York, when he showed up to field their questions. The camp, for children 8 to 13 years old, instructs them in the basic fundamentals of baseball, such as proper batting and baserunning techniques. Jeter took questions for about a half-hour from the group. He didn’t do any baseball work with the kids, however, saying that he hasn’t even touched a ball or a bat since retiring in 2014. He did, however, have a strong message for kids with major league aspirations, admonishing them to work hard and resist the urge to make excuses. With the right work ethic, Jeter said, any of the children there could make it to the big leagues. As chief financial officer with New Haven Terminal, Inc., Michael Vasaturo leverages extensive experience managing port operations and labor contracts. An avid traveler, Michael Vasaturo enjoys trips to Florida and Las Vegas with his family, and is a longtime fan of Disney movies and shows. One of the most popular Disney movies of recent years was Frozen, which is a loose, contemporary interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Snow Queen. The Disney animated film creates a snow-filled landscape in the imaginary Scandinavian kingdom of Arendelle. The heroine Elsa inherits the land after her parents perish in a shipwreck, and she becomes embroiled in conflict with her sister Anna, who plans to marry a sweet talking prince from a nearby land. As a result, a terrible spell is cast, an eternal winter comes to Arendelle, and Elsa retreats to a mountaintop ice palace. Frozen focuses on Anna’s attempt to rescue her sister and undo the spell, and emphasizes the importance of being there for friends and siblings, despite life’s challenges. Mike Vasaturo and his family also enjoy watching older Disney classics, from Snow White to Cinderella. Michael Vasaturo serves as chief financial officer of New Haven Terminal in Connecticut, where he maintains responsibility for financial aspects of operations. In his free time, Mike Vasaturo enjoys running and swimming. Running is one of the best forms of exercise—but many runners eventually suffer from painful shin splints. Known in the medical world as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints typically occur when a runner increases his or her mileage too quickly. Shin splints are easy enough to identify. They either show up as a dull ache or a sharp stabbing sensation in the lower leg and can occur in one or both shins. Once runners have determined they have shin splints, they should stop running for the meantime while also icing the shin. Most runners cross-train during this time, allowing their shins to heal while still getting a workout. To avoid shin splints altogether, runners are advised to increase their mileage by no more than 10 percent each week. Furthermore, they should invest in solid running shoes. Those who are prone to shin splints should stretch their calves and Achilles regularly. The vice president and chief financial officer of New Haven Terminal, Inc., Michael “Mike” Vasaturo has nearly 40 years of business experience. In addition to his professional work with companies like Ernst & Young and Logistec USA, Michael Vasaturo has volunteered with several charitable organizations, including Special Olympics Connecticut (SOC). Located in Hamden, Special Olympics Connecticut is dedicated to giving children and adults with intellectual disabilities a place for training, athletic competition, and community in an Olympic-type setting. Its partnership with the Special Olympics Unified Sports program and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference supports more than 14,000 athletes at its facilities and over 190 schools statewide. In addition to its programs and competitions, Special Olympics Connecticut offers a number of health education and self-esteem resources for its participants. To be eligible for any of SOC’s 27 Olympic-style sports during its four seasons or its four major competition events, athletes must complete a medical form and agree to the Athletes Code of Conduct and Eligibility Statement. Children with intellectual disabilities can also participate at school through the Unified Sports program. Athletes also have the option to participate in Special Olympics Connecticut’s Athlete Leadership Programs. Designed with a range of leadership skills in mind, its main seminars train people to become Global Messengers to inspire others and raise awareness of SOC throughout the state. Based in Connecticut, Michael “Mike” Vasaturo serves as the chief financial officer of New Haven Terminal and oversees cash and risk management, among other functions. A fan of Broadway theatrical productions, Michael Vasaturo enjoys the opportunity to get away to other entertainment meccas such as Las Vegas. One of the popular traveling shows featured on the Vegas Strip is “Disney On Ice Presents Frozen.” Based on the world’s top-grossing animated movie, the show is designed to provide fans of all ages with a captivating story and song-filled extravaganza performed by ice skaters. Audience participation is fully encouraged; children sing along and are coached by professional skaters in "The Snowman” dance before the show even begins. The Disney enchantment is not limited to Anna and Elsa, as the show features perennial favorite characters such as Donald Duck, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and Cinderella and Prince Charming in various musical numbers. As always, Minnie and Mickey Mouse host the show, which includes elegant costumes and breathtaking jumps and back flips on ice. |
AuthorMr. Vasaturo returned to New Haven Terminal in 2008. He currently serves as the organization’s CFO. Archives
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