Macari Tapped to Helm Stamford History Center

Stamford, CT. The Board of Directors of Stamford’s History Center has named Michael Macari, a Stamford native and career producer, writer and businessman as Executive Director effective July 1, 2026. Macari succeeds long-time Director, Tom Zoubek, who directed the Center from 2002- 2026.

Macari’s TV and documentary years began with EagleVision, an international production firm he ran with his partner for over 20 years. EagleVision produced hundreds of programs and communications for CBS, PBS, NBC and Discovery, as well as brands such as Nestle Waters, Gartner, Bayer HealthCare, the Knights of Columbus and AmeriCares, to name a few.

EagleVision’ s successor company, EVTV, produced many large international events and documentaries in Rome, Madrid, Haiti and Los Angeles including such venerable locales as The Palacio des Desportes and the Los Angeles Coliseum.

The 2015 broadcast documentary, “Unbreakable: Beyond Hope, Healing” chronicled the aftermath and hope-filled recovery of Haiti’s people following the devastating earthquake which hit the country in 2010. “Unbreakable” was awarded “Best Global Humanitarian Film” at the Miami International Film Festival.

Another joint production with the Knights of Columbus, “From Benedict to Benedict”, was the first western film ever to debut at Rome’s historic Roman Forum in 2009.

In 2015, Macari and lifelong friend, Stamford Attorney Joseph Richichi, produced and chronicled their hometown, from its 1600s agrarian roots to the dawn of the 21st century. “Stamford: A Small Town Remembers” has its theatrical debut in over five sold-out performances at Stamford’s Avon Theatre and Ferguson Library before being entered into the archives of the then Stamford Historical Society.

During his tenure with EagleVision and EVTV, Macari and teams were awarded over 40 awards for production, writing and technical achievement. In 2005, Macari was named one of America’s Top 100 Communications Producers by Audio Visual magazine.

For the past ten years, Michael helmed MMC Communications, a communications and marketing consulting firm serving several Catholic high schools in Connecticut and New Jersey, as well as a number or organizational and professional services clients in the northeast.

For the Stamford History Center, Macari hopes to bring a renewed sense of wonder, pride and excitement to preserving and presenting Stamford’s rich history to a wide variety of audiences. Preservation and exhibiting artifacts, treasures, research, storytelling and anecdotal historical insights from Stamford’s founding nearly 400 years ago in 1641 to the present era, he seeks to instill pride in Stamford as one of the America’s truly great, modern small cities.

From enhanced historical exhibits and events, a more visible presence in the community, increased digital access and expanded educational programs for both elementary though high school students, Macari is embracing the wide and varied challenges of helping re-establish the Stamford History Center here in the 21st century.

In addition to his professional career, Macari is a former Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Stamford, and a founding member of “Level the Playing Field” which serves children and families with special needs and has raised over $1M to-date (www.leveltheplayingfieldct.org ).

Macari has served on the Bishop’s Committee for Trinity Catholic and was a past-President, Board member and coach at Springdale Little League. He is a frequent speaker, presenter and master of ceremonies for several local organizations and events. He is a 25-year lector at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Stamford.

Michael lives in Stamford with his wife Sally, and nearby their 5 children and their families. They have 8 grandchildren.

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For more information, contact Emily Derr, Second Vice-Chair of the Stamford History Center at Emily.derr@gmail.com .