MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Learn more about the leaders who have donated countless hours of their time to achieve the mission of Support The Pink House.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Rochelle Joseph - President
Rochelle Joseph has devoted her passion and energy, organizational and PR expertise, a wide network of supportive officials and colleagues, and fundraising experience to the cause since 2015. Professionally, Rochelle is an Image and Marketing Consultant and Writer. |
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Jeff Ackley - Treasurer
Jeff Ackley brings decades of skill in sales, PR, events, marketing, and experience in non-profit management and governance to Support the Pink House. Since joining in 2018, he has done extensive networking and strategic planning for the community cause. Professionally, Jeff is the Executive Director of EcoEnlighten.org, a non-profit organization that promotes climate change awareness and initiatives. |
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Kelly K. Page - Secretary
Kelly Page has been a part of Support the Pink House from its earliest days, volunteering for events, attending meetings, and getting her family involved. She brings an expertise in social media, as the group’s social media admin and the Instagram Manager since 2018, building a substantial following. She adds photography and digital art to the Organization’s PR efforts, and speaks publicly about STPH's mission from the perspective of the heart of the community. |
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Alison Odle - Director
After seeing the multitude of breathtaking images of The Pink House that was scheduled to be demolished, Alison knew something had to be done. She created a Facebook group that began the Support the Pink House movement. Encouraged by the overwhelming support of the community, she recruited members and volunteers to join the cause, and continues to participate in the community-wide effort to save The Pink House. Alison brings experience as a real estate agent and artist. |
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Sandy Tilton - Director
For Sandy, as a kid, passing by The Pink House signaled a great day was about to begin. As an adult, that feeling remains unchanged. Upon hearing of plans to demolish this iconic house, Sandy immediately wanted to help save it. The urban legend and beauty surrounding The Pink House have been photographic inspirations for Sandy. She has been more than happy to use her detective skills to research Pink House history, including who built it, lived in it and the legend that has made it such an important part of our local history. Sandy is a photographer, and is involved in many area wildlife and community causes. |
ADVISORY BOARD
George Hall Esq. - Partner at Anderson Kreiger, uniquely qualified expert in local government, zoning, environmental, conservation and other land use matters. George has held many appointed and elected positions in his own towns, including serving as Town Moderator in Topsfield, Massachusetts and chairing conservation commissions in Topsfield and Newburyport, Massachusetts, and is town counsel in Ipswich.
Paul Ayoub Esq. – Partner, Nutter McClellan and Fish, a real estate and philanthropy specialist, Chairman of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, former Chair of the Board of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Stephanie Niketic - Preservation advocate, Former Board Member, Newburyport Preservation Trust, and headed their advocacy program. Owns a house listed in the Newburyport National Register Historic District.
William Barrett – HIC/CSL builder, owner of Plum Island Construction, Plum island Property Management.
John Krawchuck- Executive Director of The Historic House Trust of New York City, in partnership with the Parks Department. Manages capital preservation initiatives and advocates for preservation of 23 publicly owned historic sites in the city's five boroughs. Registered Landscape Architect and architectural preservationist.
Greg Jardis – Philanthropist, owner of Amesbury Industrial, Founder of the Jardis Center for Our Neighbors Table.
Phyllis Craine - Global Strategic Procurement at Rolls-Royce. Negotiating and drafting of Federal contracts, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory and administrative law.
William "Buzz Constable, Esq. - Senior commercial real estate executive and developer, with civic leadership roles with his local planning and conservation boards as well as state conservation, environmental and regional planning agencies, including The Trustees and the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies.
Will Gerstmyer – Principal, Will Gerstmyer Architects. Past AIA and LEED AP BD+C. Nationally recognized design experience of projects from the Olympic Games to The Pink House.
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We cannot possibly thank the many people and organizations who donate their valuable time and expertise:
The Newburyport Preservation Trust for their sponsorship of the creation of a Form B to help establish The Pink House's significance with the state of Massachusetts.
Tom Hughes, Hughes Environmental Consulting
Nicholas Cracknell, Urban Planner, Land Use and Design
Attorney Jeff Roelofs, Environmental and Land Use law
Paul Donohoe, Donohoe Survey Inc
Eric Dray, Eric Dray Consulting
Michael Steinitz, Mass Historical Comission
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Nate Allard, President Newburyport, MA
Martha Taylor, Town Planner, Town of Newbury
Geoff Walker, Select Board, Town of Newbury
Peter Phippin, Mass Bays Estuary Program, Merimmac Valley Planning Comission
Bob Connors, R.D. Connors Corp
Don Goldberg, Goldberg and Associates, CPA's
Attorney Ellen Lubell, Non Profit law
Novak Niketic, preservation photographer
Craig Pessina, Restoration Consultant
John Wells, Wellsco/Century 21, Newburyport, MA
Attorney Doug Bolick, private civil practice
Kevin Wallace, RE/MAX on the River
Gillian Sickler, Keller Williams
Newburyport Historical Commission, Geordie Vining, Senior Project Manager
We are grateful to all the Federal, State and Local elected officials and area leaders who have been so supportive of this project, knowing it's value to the region and New England.
Congressman Seth Moulton
Minority Leader, Senator Bruce Tarr
Senator Ed Markey
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Governor Maura Healy's office
Rep Kristin Kassner
Rep Dawn Shande
Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon
Frmr. Governor Charlie Baker
Frmr. State Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives
Frmr.State Senator Diana DIzoglio
Frmr.Representative Lenny Mirra
Frmr. Representative James Kelcourse
Frmr. Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday
Frmr. Newburyport Counselor at Large Greg Earls
Frmr. Newburyport Counselor Bruce Vogel
Frmr. Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce President Frank Cousins
Paul Ayoub Esq. – Partner, Nutter McClellan and Fish, a real estate and philanthropy specialist, Chairman of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, former Chair of the Board of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Stephanie Niketic - Preservation advocate, Former Board Member, Newburyport Preservation Trust, and headed their advocacy program. Owns a house listed in the Newburyport National Register Historic District.
William Barrett – HIC/CSL builder, owner of Plum Island Construction, Plum island Property Management.
John Krawchuck- Executive Director of The Historic House Trust of New York City, in partnership with the Parks Department. Manages capital preservation initiatives and advocates for preservation of 23 publicly owned historic sites in the city's five boroughs. Registered Landscape Architect and architectural preservationist.
Greg Jardis – Philanthropist, owner of Amesbury Industrial, Founder of the Jardis Center for Our Neighbors Table.
Phyllis Craine - Global Strategic Procurement at Rolls-Royce. Negotiating and drafting of Federal contracts, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory and administrative law.
William "Buzz Constable, Esq. - Senior commercial real estate executive and developer, with civic leadership roles with his local planning and conservation boards as well as state conservation, environmental and regional planning agencies, including The Trustees and the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies.
Will Gerstmyer – Principal, Will Gerstmyer Architects. Past AIA and LEED AP BD+C. Nationally recognized design experience of projects from the Olympic Games to The Pink House.
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We cannot possibly thank the many people and organizations who donate their valuable time and expertise:
The Newburyport Preservation Trust for their sponsorship of the creation of a Form B to help establish The Pink House's significance with the state of Massachusetts.
Tom Hughes, Hughes Environmental Consulting
Nicholas Cracknell, Urban Planner, Land Use and Design
Attorney Jeff Roelofs, Environmental and Land Use law
Paul Donohoe, Donohoe Survey Inc
Eric Dray, Eric Dray Consulting
Michael Steinitz, Mass Historical Comission
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Nate Allard, President Newburyport, MA
Martha Taylor, Town Planner, Town of Newbury
Geoff Walker, Select Board, Town of Newbury
Peter Phippin, Mass Bays Estuary Program, Merimmac Valley Planning Comission
Bob Connors, R.D. Connors Corp
Don Goldberg, Goldberg and Associates, CPA's
Attorney Ellen Lubell, Non Profit law
Novak Niketic, preservation photographer
Craig Pessina, Restoration Consultant
John Wells, Wellsco/Century 21, Newburyport, MA
Attorney Doug Bolick, private civil practice
Kevin Wallace, RE/MAX on the River
Gillian Sickler, Keller Williams
Newburyport Historical Commission, Geordie Vining, Senior Project Manager
We are grateful to all the Federal, State and Local elected officials and area leaders who have been so supportive of this project, knowing it's value to the region and New England.
Congressman Seth Moulton
Minority Leader, Senator Bruce Tarr
Senator Ed Markey
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Governor Maura Healy's office
Rep Kristin Kassner
Rep Dawn Shande
Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon
Frmr. Governor Charlie Baker
Frmr. State Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives
Frmr.State Senator Diana DIzoglio
Frmr.Representative Lenny Mirra
Frmr. Representative James Kelcourse
Frmr. Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday
Frmr. Newburyport Counselor at Large Greg Earls
Frmr. Newburyport Counselor Bruce Vogel
Frmr. Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce President Frank Cousins
FOUNDING STEERING COMMITTEE
Alison Odle:
Founder, Research Director
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Rochelle Joseph:
Chairwoman, Outreach
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Eric Hoover:
Creative Director, Artist Liaison
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Jeff Ackley:
Public Relations, Marketing
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Sandy Tilton:
Historical Research, Photographer
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David Dempsey:
Building and Land Specialist
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Jonathan Elcock:
Photography and Web Design
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