State Representative Selim G. Noujaim's active involvement in his community and his focus on economic development and job creation in the Greater Waterbury area have made him a highly effective advocate for the people of Waterbury at the Connecticut General Assembly.

A respected local businessman, Representative Noujaim, who was first elected to the state House of Representatives in a special election in February, 2002, was tapped by then-House Republican Leader Robert M. Ward, R-Northford, to become the House Ranking Member (Republican Leader) on the General Assembly's Commerce Committee during his first full two-year term (2003 - 2004).

Recognizing him for his record of leadership on the Commerce Committee from 2002 through 2006, House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk, selected Representative Noujaim as one of his assistant leaders for the 2007 – 2008 legislative sessions.

He was re-appointed as an Assistant Republican Leader for the 2009-2010 legislative sessions. Representative Noujaim also was appointed as the House Ranking Member on the Labor & Public Employees Committee. He is a member of the Commerce and Higher Education & Employment Advancement committees. He is a former member of the Select Committee on Aging and the Human Services and Transportation committees.

Representative Noujaim, whose business expertise and leadership at the State Capitol has contributed significantly to commercial and industrial growth in the Greater Waterbury area, believes the state must become more business-friendly to foster economic growth and create secure, well-paid jobs for the people of Connecticut.

Representative Noujaim serves on the General Assembly's Commerce, Higher Education & Employment Advancement, and Transportation committees. He is a former member of the Human Services Committee and the Select Committee on Aging.

Representative Noujaim is executive vice-president of the family-founded and operated Noujaim Tool Company, Inc. in Waterbury. He had previously held senior management positions with leading corporations in the field of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.

Specializing in employee motivation, training and development, Representative Noujaim is a qualified "Train the Trainer." A former president and CEO of the Washington, D. C.-based American Production and Inventory Control Society, Representative Noujaim has presented motivational seminars, keynote speeches, and technical presentations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, France, New Zealand, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Representative Noujaim is certified in Resource Management at the fellow level and is a graduate of Post University, Central Connecticut State University, and the University of New Haven, where he received a master's degree in Business Administration. He has lectured at Post University, Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College, and is a member of the President's Council of Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College. In May 2004, he received an honorary doctorate degree from Teikyo Post University (now Post University).

Representative Noujaim is actively involved in civic and community affairs. He has served as first vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, the Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens, and Saint Mary's Hospital. He was co-chair of the 2001-2002 United Way Campaign Cabinet, and a member of the Workforce Connections/Private Industry Council.

Representative Noujaim has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Seven Angels Theater, Saints Peter and Paul Church Parish Council, the Economic Development and Manufacturer's Councils, and The Maassir Lebanese-American Charitable Society.

Representative Noujaim has been honored for his community service over the years. He has received The Distinguished Alumni Award from Teikyo Post University; the Merit Award from the Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges of Connecticut, the 1998 Board Award from Workforce Connections, and the Saints Peter and Paul Medal of Honor of 2003.

Representative Noujaim also has been chosen as the City of Waterbury's "Lebanese Mayor for the Day." In addition, he is often invited to serve as Master of Ceremonies for charitable events in Waterbury.

The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce named Noujaim Tool Company, Inc. Small Manufacturer of the Year in 1998. That same year, Representative Noujaim received the Leadership in Business Award for his contributions to the manufacturing profession. In 1999, the Anderson Boys Club honored him with its Humanitarian Award. He was listed in the 1997, 1998, and 1999 editions of "Who's Who In International Business Professionals."

In March 2003, Rep. Noujaim received the Mayor Raymond Snyder Award from the Waterbury Republican Town Committee for excellence in public service, and in April 2004 he was honored by the Central Naugatuck Valley Senior Service Network for his dedication to Senior Issues.

In 2006, Representative Noujaim joined the Board of Trustees of Post University. In 2007, he was appointed by Archbishop Henry Mansell to serve as a member of the Strategic Planning Council for St. Mary's Hospital.

Representative Noujaim and his wife Linda have been married for 36 years. They have three grown daughters, Bridget, Rebecca, Jessica, and a son-in-law Anthony who was married to Jessica in November 2006.