General Advisory Board
General Advisory Board
The General Advisory Board is made up of Post Education Representatives, Organized Labor Representatives and the chairperson from each career area. The Chairperson from each career area attends the General Advisory Board Meeting to represent the career area and present the recommended budget for each shop. Below you will find the minutes to our most recent meeting.
Board Members
General Advisory Board (representing all programs) - Tom Raiche
Adv. Manufacturing Technology - David Joaquin
Automotive collision repair & refinishing - Robert Levy
Automotive Technology - Al Croteau
Biotechnology - Andrew Ciarla
Business Technology - Lisa Cascio
Carpentry - Brad Jones
Cosmetology - Elvira McCloskey
Culinary Arts - Michael Lewis
Dental Assisting - Julie Breen
Electricity - Jeremiah Spanks
Environmental Science - No chair at the moment
Health Careers - Nicolas Troisi
HVAC - Ken Nielsen
Information Technology - Chris Meehan
Landscaping Construction/Horticulture - Mark Michaud
Medical Assisting - Elizabeth Torres
Metal Fabrications - Jason Vining
Plumbing - James Quinlan
Robotics & Automation - Jen Stephens
Advisory Board
Advanced Manufacturing
Members
- Chairperson: David Joaquin
- Richard Brooks
- Thomas Ignatowicz
- Adam Lavelle
- Kaitlyn Maloney
- Michel L. Marion
- Greg Mills
- John Mills
- Sally Monroe
- Michael Munday
- Eric Pechinsky
- David Pennelli
- Maria Silva
- Zyel Silva
- John Sullivan
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Automotive Collision and Repair
Members
- Chairperson: Robert Levy
- Roy R. Bean
- Keith Burdin
- Sophia Cormier
- David Doyle
- Reynaldo Duran
- Ken Hatem
- Gary Kalip
- David Martineau
- Robert J. McElhiney
- Jonell Oquendo
- Jose A. Tejada
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Automotive Technology
Members
- Chairperson: Al Croteau
- Jordy Diaz
- Charlie Fernandez
- Matthew Lamontagne
- Michael Dixon
- Nick Pavloskin
- Shadee Paulino
- Jeff Price
- Enrique Rosario
- Kenneth Webster (pending
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Aviation
Members
- Chairperson: TBA
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Biotechnology
Members
- Chairperson: Andrew Ciarla
- Norline Crossdale-Walker
- Sheila DeWhitt, Ph.D
- Sabrina Boggio
- Peter Gaines, Ph.D
- Renee Procopio-Melino
- Michael Dixon
- Reginald Swift (pending)
- Reynaldo Duran
- Kimberly Waligora, Ph.D
- Ming Yu
- Matthew Thomas
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Business Technology
Members
- Glenn Annis
- Sabrina Boggio
- Christian Brothers (pending)
- Lisa Cascio
- Jordana Cepeda
- Marko Duffy
- Stephany Infante
- Euriz Inoa
- Enrique Rosario
- Sheyla Inoa (pending)
- James Murphy
- Kristen Quinn
- Rose Marie Scott (pending)
- Emily Taveras
- Matthew Thomas
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Carpentry
Members
- Chairperson: Bradley Jones
- Rick Bienvenue
- Peter Blanchette (pending)
- Nick Boucher
- Michael Dixon
- Bob Carbone
- Bill Chase
- Darren Crosse
- Oscar Garcia
- Douglas Legare
- Russell Mailloux
- Ronald Mailloux
- Jean Marion
- Daniel R. Melo
- Gail Sweeney
- Mark Torrisi
- Gene Walsh
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Cosmetology/Barbering
Members
- Chairperson: Pierre Sahyouni
- Kerri Coggswell
- Marysol Cueto
- Eileen D'Agati
- Mary N. DiZazzo
- Natasha Lagasse
- Inaya Marinez
- Elvira McCloskey
- Eulalia Sierra
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Culinary Arts
Members
- Chairperson: Donald Smeriglio, Owner-Operator
- Bruce M. Challinor
- Mr.Al DeStefano
- Thomas Jones
- Dennis J. King
- Sal Lombardi
- Anderson Lopez
- Brianna Lopez
- Jose Lopez
- Juana Lopez
- Kevin Montijo (pending
- Samuel Putnam
- Steven Pfingst
- Lawrence J. True
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Dental Assisting
Members
- Chairperson: Yahaira Diaz
- Tyana Aquino
- Margaret (Peg) Bloy
- Randall Davis
- Lilian Desjardins
- Tayeece Diaz
- Peter Gangi
- Ann Marie Hollis
- Karen Holmes
- Ana Santos
- Jerra Verrette
- Meaghan Verrette
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Electrical
Members
- Chairperson: John Thompson
- Patrick Bavis (pending)
- Dan Cuddy
- Beverly Kennedy
- Paul Kennedy, Jr.
- Kevin G. Misurnca
- Anil Navkal
- William Nutter
- Hank Pike
- Ron Sanders
- Andrew Sheehan
- John Steenbruggen
- Barry Williams
- Jorge Valentin
- Pedro Valentin
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
Environmental Science
Members
- Chairman: TBA
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs
General Advisory Board
Members
- Adv. Manufacturing Technology
David Joaquin
186 Pillsbury Road Londonderry,
NH 03053
603-479-6803
David.joaquin@tecomet.com
Eng. Manager Tecomet
781-782-6421 - Automation & Robotics
Jen Stephens
384 Autumn Lane Carlisle
MA 01741
20jenn10@comcast.net
978-287-6196 - Automotive collision repair & refinishing
Robert Levy
Don Kennetts Paint Inc.
395 Broadway Street, Lawrence,
MA 01841
(978) 683-6712
lal84@comcast.net - Automotive Technology
Al Croteau
196 Shawsheen Road, Andover,
MA 01810;
978-475-7094;
littlee195hillside@yahoo.com - Biotechnology
Andrew Ciarla
284 Andover Street Lawrence,
MA 01843
978-682-5496
arac824@gmail.com
Senior Scientist Pfizer - Business Technology
Lisa Cascio
148 Mount Vernon Street Lawrence,
MA 01843
Cascio.lisa@gmail.com
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership Public Relations Manager 81 Hartwell Ave Suite 220 Lexington MA 02421 - Carpentry
Brad Jones
Jones & Co. Gen. Contracting
97 Druid Hill Road, Methuen, MA 01844
W: 978-688-7307
C: 978-994-6601
eagletr50@aol.com - Cosmetology
Elvira McCloskey
36 Chelmsford Street Methuen,
MA 01844
978-390-6896
edislag@msn.com
AE Brows and Lashes Lounge
978-809-3275 - Culinary Arts
Michael Lewis
7 Heron Drive Londonderry
NH 03053
603-339-7262
mdlewis4@comcast.net
Café Services 749 E. Industrial Park Drive Manchester,
NH 03109
Director, Safety & Operations Support Services - Dental Assisting
Julie Breen
16 Mackey Drive Tyngsboro
MA 01879
978-656-3055
Breenj@middlesex.mass.edu
Middlesex CC Academic Clinic Coordinator 88 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01851 - Electricity
Jeremiah Spanks
978-387-7386
162 Water Street No. Andover,
MA 01845
jays@gmes.com - Environmental Science
No chair at the moment - Health Careers
Nicolas Troisi
978-66-9081
26 Louisberg St Lawrence,
MA 01843
ntroisi@partners.org
Mass General Brigham Medical Laboratory Science Training Program Manager 399 Revolution Dr. Somerville MA 02145 - HVAC
Ken Nielsen
14 Grand Street reading,
MA 01867
Accuaire Inc (President) 72 Concord Street No. Reading MA 01864
k2rn@msn.com
781-944-2211 - Information Technology
Chris Meehan
Instructor of Information Technology Haverhill Campus NECCO
cmeehan@necc.mass.edu
392 Brandy Brow Road Haverhill
MA 01830 - Landscaping Construction/Horticulture
Mark Michaud
978-265-3018 22Hamlet Street Lawrence, MA 01843 dmmichaud81@hotmail.com General Lawn Care Co LLC Owner - Medical Assisting
Elizabeth Torres PMA/HFH
Elizabeth_marie16@hotmail.com
978-221-0157
108 Mount Vernon Street Lawrence, MA 01843 - Metal Fabrications
Jason Vining
978-774-2100
jasonv@salemmetal.com CEO/President Salem Metal. Inc 21 Lonergan Road Middleton
MA 01949 - Plumbing
James Quinlan
Plumbing & Gas Inspector; City of Methuen, 41
Pleasant St., Suite 313;
Methuen, MA 01844
jmquinlan@ci.methuen.ma.us - *Tom Raiche
Serves on General Advisory Board representing all programs
Merrimack Valley CLC Office
169 Merrimack Street Lowell,
MA 01852
Tom Raiche (AFLCIO Community Services Liaison) at 978-441-1939 or tom.raiche@gmail.com.
Health Careers
Members
- Chairperson: Holy Braid
- Amelia Butman
- Terri Catalano
- Grace T. Clancy
- Abigail Cordero
- Israel Cordero
- Rosana Cordero
- Alexia Courteau
- Star Courteau
- Victor Lappost
- Kay Morales
- Jeanne Molloy
- Judi O'Hara
- Isabel Ramirez
- John Sarro
HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration)
Members
- Chairperson: Ivan Quinchia
- Allan Berry
- Jeffrey Cote (pending)
- Richard Dupre (Pending)
- Keith Guilmet
- Richard (Chad) Haskell
- Michael Hayes
- Patrick Hayes
- Samantha Jusino
- Barbara Lagergren
- Paul Marchant
- Tom Penney (Pending)
- Arthur Pickett
- Ron Villeneuve
- Jason Webster
Information Technology
Members
- Chairperson: John Alesse
- Nicholas Alesse
- Felix Benitez
- Matthew Evans
- Michael Hobbs
- Kedson Jean
- Robert Newell (pending)
- Robert Newell Sr. (pending)
- Jay Termini
Landscape Construction & Sustainable Horticulture
Members
- Chairperson: Russell Stott
- Tom Busta
- F. Dagata
- Lou Desisto
- Steve Harris
- Chris Layne
- Heather McMann
- John Nardozza
- Andrew Pelkey
- Magdalena Rivera
- Adelina Vargas
Medical Assisting
Members
- Chairperson: Holy Braid
- Amelia Butman
- Terri Catalano
- Grace T. Clancy
- Abigail Cordero
- Israel Cordero
- Rosana Cordero
- Alexia Courteau
- Star Courteau
- Victor Lappost
- Kay Morales
- Jeanne Molloy
- Judi O'Hara
- Isabel Ramirez
- John Sarro
Metal Fabrication
Members
- Chairperson: Donald Johnson
- Jan Boles (pending)
- Felicita Camacho
- Carlota Castillo
- Tyler D'Agati
- Jessica Diaz
- Sean Flagg (pending)
- Robert Lavoie
- Ryan Manzi
- Malib Pastrana
- Osvaldo Pastrana
- Carlos Pena
- Jorge Polanco
- David White
Plumbing
Members
- Chairperson: Dave Martineau
- Alexander Acevado
- Jack Andersen
- Mark Andersen
- Mike Ash
- William Bernard
- Patrick Bernard
- Bienvenido Chalas
- Jordy Cuevas
- Rick Danforth (pending)
- Jose DeLeon
- Joe Deschamps
- Dennis Dube
- Zachary Ganias
- Jean Gomez
- Rafael Mejia
- James Quinlan
- Brian Roberts
- William Vasquez
Robotics and Automation
Members
- Chairperson: Senay Abbay
- James Carmilia
- Paul Chanley
- Rafael Fonseca
- John Galinato
- Lori Heymans
- Euridice Jimenez
- David Kazmer
- Eliecer Reyes
- Eileen Souliotis
- Gary Stewart
- Glenn Sundberg
- Robert Trottier
- *Francisco Brea Serves on General Advisory Board, representing all programs