Executive Committee
LeRoy Watkins, President
Viking Sports
leroy@vikingcamps.com
617-935-1465
vikingcamps.com
LeRoy J. Watkins III is the Co-Owner and Head of Business Development for Viking Sports, headquartered in Brookline. At the helm of Viking Sports, Mr. Watkins has seen the company partner with numerous municipalities, offering recreational services as a community partner. Mr. Watkins has also pioneered Viking’s private sector expansion by offering sports programs to employers and residential communities. Prior to purchasing Viking Sports, LeRoy was the CEO and Founder of a successful Boston area health and fitness start-up. Mr. Watkin’s business success has been noticed by national and local media outlets, including Business Week, Boston Business Journal, and New England’s Chronicle. Mr. Watkins also personally trains and develops Viking’s staff of over 40 full and part-time employees.
Andrea LaChance, Senior Vice President
Senior Director of Sales and Marketing
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline.
alachance@claremontcorp.com
617-935-0077
Andrea is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Brookline’s newest hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline. Andrea brings more than 15 years of hotel sales experience to the team. From planning and detailing events to coordinating large groups and revenue management, Andrea manages it all with a smile on her face. Creating positive experiences for guests is one of Andrea’s favorite parts about being in the hospitality industry. Brookline is a special place for Andrea; she attended Newbury College and earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Hotel Management. Andrea also met her husband at Newbury, and they have four daughters.
Doug Murstein, Treasurer
Doug J. Murstein CPA & Associates
doug@dougjmursteincpa.com
617-505-4121
dougjmursteincpa.com
Doug is a certified public accountant and has been working in public accounting since 1996. Doug started his practice in 2004 and provides individuals, estates & trusts, and small businesses with specialized services consisting of tax return preparation, tax planning, accounting & bookkeeping, and related consulting services. The firm of Doug J. Murstein, CPA & Associates extends the expertise of a large firm and the customer service of a small firm and prides itself on the ability to meet clients’ tax and accounting needs ranging from moderate to complex and in areas including multi-states, self-employment, rental properties, sales of company stock and options, home office deductions, publicly traded partnerships, and many other technical complexities. Prior to starting the practice, Doug’s work encompassed tax return preparation, financial statement audits and reviews, researching tax matters, and numerous consulting projects for a regional CPA firm in downtown Boston ultimately in a manager role.
Stephanie Campos, Secretary
Boston University
Office of Government & Community Affairs
Stephanie Campos holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Public Relations from Boston University. Originally from New York City, she moved to Boston to attend college and has since made it her home.
Stephanie serves as the Government Policy Program Administrator at Boston University’s Office of Government and Community Affairs, where she works alongside her colleagues to facilitate communication between the University, local residents, and elected officials. In her role, she focuses on fostering strong relationships and partnerships with the local community, particularly in Brookline. Stephanie also manages the office’s social media and marketing platforms to engage and inform the public. Stephanie is dedicated to strengthening community ties through collaboration.
David Gladstone, Chair of the Board
Brookline Bank
DGladstone@brkl.com
617-730-3580
brooklinebank.com
David has been in financial services industry for 16 years. He has managed branches and Sales Teams in Business Banking. David has been a business banking officer for 12 years. He has worked with the area community development corporations and has been helping small businesses grow on a consistent basis. David has in addition worked with many nonprofits as well helping both for profit and nonprofits grow in difficult business environments. David is also fluent in Spanish. David attended the University of Massachusetts with a BA in Economics. David is married with two children. David has a strong belief in giving back to the community and has had involvement with many local nonprofits including; Brookline Chamber, Brookline Merchants Association, Brookline Youth Baseball, Brookline Youth Soccer, Camp Rotary, Roslindale Board of Trade ,CDC 504 review Committee, Rebuilding Boston, Boston Senior Money Management State-wide Board, Tastes of Roslindale, Life is Good Children’s Festival, The Sunday School.
Elias Audy, V.P. Boylston Exchange/Brookline Village
Audy’s Village Mobil/Cypress Automart
eliasaudy@aol.com
617-738-4706
cypressauto.com
Born in Lebanon, Elias Audy came to the United States at age 19 to study at the University of Houston in Texas and then at Northeastern University. Elias owns and operates 2 Mobil stations in Brookline and a used car dealership, Cypress Automart. Outside of his businesses and being a very devoted family man, Elias likes to spend his time sharing and caring for people in need. Elias was the first recipient of an annual Elias F. Audy Civic Award given by the Brookline Police Mutual Aid association, for promoting civic unity and encouraging efforts in addressing neighborhood issues. Elias has also received awards from the Kids Clothes Club, the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, the Brookline Educators Union, and Mobil Oil. Elias is a very active Rotarian and served as the president of the Brookline Rotary Club 1999-2000. He has also served on the Boards of the Brookline Music School and the Brookline Foundation, and is a Member of the Commercial Area Committee for the Town of Brookline.
Tim Kickham, VP Washington Square
Harvard Green Company
timothy.kickham@gmail.com
617-538-3512
Tim is originally from Brookline and is a trustee for the Harvard Green Company, a commercial real estate holding company located in Brookline, Massachusetts. In addition to Tim’s position as trustee for the Harvard Green company, Tim is in the mortgage banking industry. Tim graduated from Brookline High School in 1979 and the University of Massachusetts/Amherst with a B.A. degree in political science and economics. Tim is an Ambassador for the Brookline Chamber of Commerce and is always seeking ways for Brookline businesses to improve their business with advocacy and assistance from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce.
Alyssa Stanley, VP Coolidge Corner
Dream Spa Medical
alyssa@dreamspamedical.com
Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing from Barry University in Miami, Florida. Moving to a different state helped me to grow personally and I was able to form many valuable connections. It also helped me to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups. During my study at Barry I was able to receive many certifications and awards. I am OSHA certified and proficient in Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data collection and projects. I am proactive, a go-getter, and a problem solver. These skills have allowed me to excel in my career at Dream Spa Medical tremendously. I started at Dream Spa Medical as a receptionist in April of 2023. I was promoted several times and can now proudly say that I am the Office Manager of our entire Brookline location. I am proud to lead such an amazing team and to ensure that the day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Debbie Pepper, VP St Mary’s
Hospitality Homes
dpepper@hosp.org
Since 2020, Deborah Pepper has been the Executive Director of Hospitality Homes and has been a volunteer host since 2016. Hospitality Homes offices are located in Brookline and is a Boston based non-profit that provides no-cost and low-cost short-term housing in volunteer host homes and donated accommodations for patients, families, and their caregivers who travel to Boston for specialized medical care at any hospital with any diagnosis. Since 1983 this home away from home experience reduces barriers to accessing medical care and provides much-needed relief from the emotional and financial strains of medical treatment. We offer a place to stay to anyone traveling from outside the area to receive care at any Boston-area hospital, regardless of income level, background, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, diagnosis, or treatment facility.
Deborah’s professional experience spans corporate and higher education along with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector with a focus on strategic planning, relationship management, collaboration and marketing. She brings an entrepreneurial energy and enthusiasm to each position she has held, loves to make people laugh, to entertain, to write and spend time with friends and family.
Board
Helen Glotzer
Helen is the CEO of Allandale Farm, a vegetable farm and plant nursery on the border of Brookline and Jamaica Plain. In addition to sustainably growing food and plants, Allandale Farm hosts community and private events and runs an outdoor summer program for children ages 4-13. Helen oversees all aspects of the business together with her committed and talented team.
For nearly 30 years, Helen has been pursuing her passion for building strong community systems and shaping business to be ethically driven toward profitability in a quality work environment. Prior to shifting to agriculture/horticulture full time in 2005, Helen was a clinical social worker serving children and families. She has an MSW from Simmons School of Social Work, has served on the board of Massachusetts Horticultural Society, has held multiple leadership roles in school parent associations and is actively involved in partnerships with many community organizations.
Diana Brouillard
Director and Marketing Committee and Program Committee Member
Owner of Dream Spa Medical
Diana graduated Bentley University with a Degree in International Business and went on to complete the executive program, as well as the advanced marketing program at Marcus Group Enterprises (MGE).
Diana served as the business director at Dream Smile Dental Companies from 2005 to 2013 until she partnered with Dr. Joseph Russo, Dr. Konstantin Ronkin and Dr. Evetta Shwartzman to create Dream Spa Medical in May of 2013. In August of 2014, the Dream Spa Medical group founded a second location in Brookline, MA. Diana is the CEO and partner of both the Brookline and Canton locations.
“I love when our clients tell us that they have never felt and looked better. I’m proud to know that we can give people that feeling of confidence. Understanding and being recognized for being able to change people’s lives is what I’m most proud of.” says Diana.
Nick Mallia
Program Committee Co-Chair
Paris Creperie
nick@pariscreperie.com
617-232-1770
pariscreperie.com
Nick is the Catering & Events Manager / Catering Sales Director for Paris Restaurant Group, and is the face of their brick-and mortar location, The Paris Creperie, in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner. In addition to focusing on customer satisfaction, Nick’s longtime commitment to Paris Restaurant Group includes managing a unique financial model of open book management, which gives employees a stake in the financial health of the company. As the Co-Chair of the Chamber’s annual holiday celebration, Nick brings the fun… and the crepes… to the Brookline community.
Leise Jones, Director, Chamber Photographer
Leise Jones Photography
leise@leisejones.com
617-671-5572
leisejones.com
Since 2009, I have specialized in making authentic, natural-looking photographs of people and events. I work with couples, families, small businesses, and non-profit organizations of all kinds who are looking for photographs to tell their story, commemorate their important days, and communicate their missions.
Cameron Merrill
Co-VP Legal/Government Committee Chair
Merrill & McGeary
cmerrill@merrillmcgeary.com
617-523-1760
merrillmcgeary.com
Cameron joined Merrill & McGeary as an Associate in August, 2012. His practices focus primarily on real estate litigation and transactions and all aspects of condominium law. Cameron oversees Merrill and McGeary’s Landlord Tenant practice and routinely defends individual clients and Condominium Associations in Municipal Code enforcement hearings. He has litigated and assisted in the litigation of cases in all levels of Massachusetts’ Courts.
Cameron graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut with a B.A. in Philosophy with a concentration in Political Philosophy. While in college Cameron interned at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. After college, Cameron attended New England Law Boston while working at the Law Offices of Robert Allen, Jr. in Brookline. Starting in 2009, Cameron worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. In that position, Cameron prosecuted and assisted in the prosecution of a wide variety of cases from drug and gang related offenses to large scale white collar embezzlement in both the District and Superior Court levels. After 2 years in the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court, Cameron was promoted to Supervising Assistant District Attorney of the Brighton Division of the Boston Municipal Court.
Cameron served for 4 years as an elected Brookline Town Meeting Member before moving from Brookline to Boston. He continues to support Brookline’s civic associations and is active in several charitable and nonprofit institutions and Trinity College Alumni groups. Cameron is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Community Associations Institute, the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts and the Trinity Club of Boston.
Keith M. Pauletti
Boston Metro Branches, HarborOne
Vice President, Regional Manager
Keith Pauletti leads the Bank’s engagement in the market and surrounding communities utilizing HarborOne’s team-based approach for both consumer and small business customers. His team of bankers are focused on building strong and long lasting relationships throughout Boston.
Pauletti comes to HarborOne Bank with over 15 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining HarborOne Bank, Pauletti served as the Regional Manager, Vice President at Century Bank’s East region. In this role he effectively managed a region of 14 branch locations, 14 direct reports consisting of 75 employees. He also participated in quarterly Profit-Vision meetings, presenting branch efficiency ratios and performance, and provided clear direction to a retail team through multiple channels including Lending, Business Banking, Investments and Human Resources. He resides in Beverly, MA with his wife and his two children.
Danielle Schlesier
Director and Program Committee Member, Marketing Committee Member
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Danielle.Schlesier@NEMoves.com
617 -731-2447
danielleschlesierrealestate.com
Danielle is an enthusiastic and results-oriented real estate agent with diversified experience in sales leadership, marketing, and relationship building. As a Realtor® at Coldwell Banker in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner, Danielle demonstrates a unique ability to truly understand customers’ needs and create first class customer experiences. Danielle has excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Working with buyers and sellers, Danielle will help you navigate your purchase or sale with care and professionalism treating your home as if it were her own. A resident of Brookline, Danielle enjoys spending time with friends and family – especially her niece and nephew.
Nicole Heisler
NETA
Nicole is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in business ownership,
education, and the cannabis industry. With a degree in Communication from Bethany College and a
Master’s in Education from Emerson College, she has a solid foundation in both academic and practical
knowledge.
Currently serving as the Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager at NETA, Nicole ensures that the
organization maintains standards of compliance and quality. Her attention to detail and in-depth
knowledge of industry regulations enable her to navigate the complex landscape of the cannabis
industry with confidence and precision.
Throughout her career, Nicole has been recognized for her exceptional leadership abilities, thriving in
fast-paced and ever-changing environments. Her innate ability to adapt, coupled with her passion for
learning and growth, sets her apart as a versatile professional capable of overcoming challenges and
achieving success.
Nicole’s unwavering commitment to excellence, combined with her multifaceted expertise in business
ownership, education, and the cannabis industry, makes her a valuable asset to any organization
Nick Angel
Nick Angel is a hospitality business professional, sommelier, wine educator, and former general manager whose mission is to curate incredible and individualized guest experiences rooted in kindness, compassion and community.
Josh Chisholm
Chestnut Hill Realty
As the current Business Development Manager at Chestnut Hill Realty, Josh Chisholm brings over 13 years of experience with CHR, focusing the past six years on advancing the owner’s vision and brand. Josh’s role involves partnering with local communities to forge meaningful connections and integrate CHR’s brand values. By bridging the gap between the CHR’s strategic goals and community interests, he drives collaborative initiatives that align with overarching objectives and enhance the market presence.
Patt Hermida
Rockland Trust
Kasey Boston
Brookline Teen Center
Kasey Boston has over 15 years of youth development and nonprofit management experience. She has been the Executive Director of the Brookline Teen Center since September 2023. Before coming to Brookline, she attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education and received her masters degree in 2013. She began working at St. Stephen’s Youth Programs in the South End of Boston and finished her 10 years there as the Chief Program Officer, working closely with Boston youth, teens, and families. Some of the highlights and proudest moments in her work with teens include establishing service learning and college exploration trips during school breaks and supporting hundreds of teens to expand their skill set and bloom through their first employment opportunity. She strongly values long term relationships and supporting youth through the journey from young, inhibited middle schoolers to confident high school and college graduates.
Kasey is passionate about teen jobs and fostering the leadership skills and social and emotional development that is critical at this stage in adolescents. She has extensive experience in creating and sustaining employment opportunities and has already significantly increased teen employment at the Teen Center and is working to build out a town wide teen jobs program.
Observing Members
Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell
Brookline Police Department
brooklinepolice.com
Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell was born and raised in Brookline. He attended grammar school at the Lincoln School and then went to Brookline High School. After graduating high school he went on to get a bachelor’s degree from UMass/Amherst and a law degree from Boston College Law School. After finishing law school, Deputy Campbell made the decision to change directions and enter the field of law enforcement.
Deputy Campbell joined the Brookline Police Department in September of 1998. He was promoted to Sergeant in May of 2004, to Lieutenant in 2009, and then to Deputy Superintendent in October of 2022. He is currently assigned to the Community Service Division, where he oversees community outreach, department training, and serves as the department’s Public Information Officer.
Anne Meyers
EDAB
Anne Meyers spent over 30 years working in the public and non-profit sectors, as Deputy Director of Development for the Massachusetts Port Authority and President of the Downtown Crossing Association in Boston. Now retired, she Chairs Brookline’s Economic Development Advisory Board, and does pro-bono management consulting for non-profits with the SOAR Management Consulting Group. She has a BA from Skidmore College and an MBA from Boston University, and has lived in Brookline for almost 50 years.
Aaron Norris
Economic Development
Town of Brookline
Aaron Norris is the Senior Economic Development Planner for the Town of Brookline, where he leads initiatives to enhance commercial vitality and foster community engagement. His work focuses on public art activations, placemaking, and supporting local businesses, bringing strategic expertise and a collaborative approach to building stronger, more vibrant communities.
Originally from Alabama, Aaron’s career includes roles with the Alabama Department of Commerce and various community-focused organizations, where he developed a deep knowledge of business development, urban planning, and public-private partnerships. Holding Master’s degrees in Community Planning and Public Administration from Auburn University, Aaron combines strategic thinking with innovative solutions to drive local economic growth.
Chobee Hoy
In Memoriam
Chobee Hoy Group Compass
chobee.hoy@compass.com
617-513-6073
chobeehoy.com
Buying and selling a house is more than the transfer of property—it’s finding the right place to call home. You can trust Chobee Hoy Group Compass to provide the perfect balance of experience, market knowledge and unexpected service. Chobee is a longtime member of multiple community focused organizations throughout Brookline.
Roger Lipson
Emeritus
Law Office of Roger R. Lipson
rlipsonlaw@aol.com
617-566-2300
brooklinelegal.com
Roger is an attorney specializing in real estate, landlord tenant, zoning and municipal law with an office in Brookline Village. Roger was a legal aid attorney when he was hired to be Director-Counsel of the Brookline Rent Control Board, a job he held for 16 years. He left to work for a real estate law firm in Boston and to attend Boston University Law School part-time for his LL.M in tax law. He has served as President of both the Brookline Chamber of Commerce and Brookline Rotary Club, been a member of the Brookline Advisory Committee, and a Town Meeting member. Roger is President of the Brookline Improvement Coalition, Inc. (BIC), a non-profit affordable housing corporation providing housing to low income tenants. Roger is also a volunteer with the Brookline Legal Assistance Bureau (BLAB) providing free legal consultations at the Senior Center for low income senior citizens.