Stephen T. Penny graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. degree in 1970, and from the University of Connecticut School of Law with a J.D. degree in 1973.  Since that time, he has been engaged in the general practice of law in the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, including real estate, general litigation, labor relations, municipal, and zoning law.

Mr. Penny is a former mayor of Manchester, having served on its Board of Directors for 10 years.  He currently sits on the Town Pension Board, and has been a member of a number of others boards and commissions over the years.

Steve has remained active in the community, is currently President of the Manchester Rotary Club (1999-2000) and Announcer at the Manchester Road Race, one of the oldest and most respected such races in the country.  He is also a member of Friendship Lodge of Masons, Sphinx Temple Shriners, and the Manchester Racquet Club.