Our Staff
Several of our longest-serving staff have over 30 years of experience working with young people interested in construction, while newer staff bring energy and fresh ideas to program delivery.
Program
Aiyana Lakes, BTE/FMA Program Manager
Nathan Polk, Interim Pre-Apprentice Manager
Mary Thomas, Math and Science Instructor
Neil Daniels, Designery Program Manager
Emily A. Chowdhury, Lead Designer
Liam Alves - Facilities Maintenance Program Manager
Brandon Lund - Recruiter and Alumni Coordinator
Vocational
Danyson Tavares, Project Development Manager
Ken Richardson, Construction Manager
Darius Smith, Vocational Instructor
Victor Subero, Facilities Manager
Serge Belizaire - Vocational Instructor
Dakota Baylor- Vocational Instructor
Administrative
Brian McPherson, Executive Director
Adilia DaSilva, Controller
Ianee Gomes - Alumni Enrichment Administrator
Board of Directors
Our board is made up of a diverse group of professionals from construction, development, education, and other industries. If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Brian McPherson, Executive Director.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Ken Willis - Co Chair
VP Housing & Community Investment, Federal Home Loan Bank
Amanda Forde - Co Chair
President, Taitt Gittens LLC
Liem Tran - Treasure
Assistant Dean of Academics/Director of Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
David Harris- Clerk
Managing Partner, Interim Executive Solutions
Melvin A Vieira Jr.
The Vieira Group - RE/MAX Destiny
Ellen O’Connor
(Retired) University of Massachusetts, Boston
OFFICERS:
Tom Goemaat
Founder and Principal, Tom Goemaat Construction Consulting
John Wolff
Real Estate Market Executive, Bank of America
BOARD MEMBERS:
Amenyonah Bossman
Construction Manager, Bossman Construction Management
Troy Depeiza
Principal, DREAM Collaborative
Steve Eustis
Executive Vice President, CV Properties LLC
Al Gogolin
Chief Operating Officer, Synergy Services
Scott Harrington
National Director, Starlite Building Services
Ellen O’Connor
(Retired) University of Massachusetts, Boston
Shaun Leonard
Rise Boston
Melinda Giovengo
Chief Program Officer, Victory Programs
Edward “Tony” Ransom
Deputy Director of Energy and Sustainability, Commonwealth of MA (DCAMM)
Liem Tran
Assistant Dean of Academics/Director of Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Melvin A Vieira Jr
The Vieira Group - RE/MAX Destiny
Travis Watson
Director of Racial Equity and Community Engagement, Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation
Shelley Webster
President and CEO, In Order Business Development Inc.
Brooke Woodson
Shawmut Construction
Jill Lacey Griffin
VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Accordia Partners
Matt Grosshandler
VP Operations, Bald Hill Builders