MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
The mission of Support the Pink House Inc is to to preserve and protect the iconic Pink House for generations to come,
support community initiatives, programs and events that center on The Pink House,
and encourage artistic expression, learning, and community building.
The people below are among the leaders who have devoted countless hours of their free time to achieve that goal.
support community initiatives, programs and events that center on The Pink House,
and encourage artistic expression, learning, and community building.
The people below are among the leaders who have devoted countless hours of their free time to achieve that goal.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Rochelle Joseph, Executive Director
Rochelle Joseph was a founding member of Support the Pink House community group, serving as their spokesperson since 2015 and Chair of their Steering and Leadership Committees. She is devoted to spreading awareness and involving federal, state and local elected officials and organizations to come together for a solution. Professionally, Ms. Joseph is an Image and Marketing Consultant and Instructor. Ms. Joseph brings a passion for the cause, a wide network of supportive officials, community, colleagues and friends, organizational expertise, non-profit event and fundraising experience to the Organization. She has also done exhaustive work on the house structure and the process of restoration. |
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Jeff Ackley, Director
Jeff Ackley brings decades of skill in sales, PR, events and marketing when he joined the Support the Pink House community group’s Leadership in 2018. Mr. Ackley has done extensive networking and strategic planning Support the Pink House. Professionally, Mr. Ackley is the Executive Director of EcoEnlighten.org, a non-profit organization that promotes climate change awareness and initiatives. Mr. Ackley brings experience in non-profit management and governance and strategic planning. He also brings knowledge of the issues that have faced preservation of The Pink House and a wide network of friends and colleagues in the community. |
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Kelly K. Page, Director
Kelly Page has been involved with Support the Pink House community group from its earliest days, volunteering for events, attending meetings, and getting her family involved. In early 2018, she became the group’s Instagram manager, exploding the group’s Following, in addition to serving as an administrator on STPH's other social media platforms. She is a founding member of the PH Leadership Committee. Ms. Page brings to the Organization expertise in social media, photography and digital art to the Organization’s PR efforts. She speaks publicly about the mission of the Organization from the perspective of the heart of the community. |
ADVISORY BOARD
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phyllis Craine - Global Strategic Procurement at Rolls-Royce. Negotiating and drafting of Federal contracts, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory and administrative law.
Greg Jardis – Philanthropist, owner of Amesbury Industrial, Founder of the Jardis Center for Our Neighbors Table.
William Barrett – HIC/CSL builder, owner of Plum Island Construction, Plum island Property Management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phyllis Craine - Global Strategic Procurement at Rolls-Royce. Negotiating and drafting of Federal contracts, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory and administrative law.
Greg Jardis – Philanthropist, owner of Amesbury Industrial, Founder of the Jardis Center for Our Neighbors Table.
William Barrett – HIC/CSL builder, owner of Plum Island Construction, Plum island Property Management.
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.
FOUNDING STEERING COMMITTEE
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Alison Odle - Founder, Research 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.
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Rochelle Joseph - Chairwoman, Outreach - Rochelle believes that it’s important not to tear down things that give a place it’s character and make it so special. Since the only way to change anything is to do something, she joined Alison to co-create the Support the Pink House community group. Since then, she has been devoted to spreading awareness, and involving federal, state and local elected officials, area experts and project-related organizations to come together for a solution.
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Eric Hoover - Creative Director, Artist Liaison - Eric was an art teacher for 35 years before retiring to open an art studio in Newburyport in 2016. Through Facebook, he discovered that the Save the Pink House Discussion Group was founded by his former art student! Like many who live in the area, Eric loves seeing The Pink House and feels an affinity with this local landmark. He began by designing the STPH logo, then joined the Steering Committee. He has since created and branded all PH merchandise: stickers, banners, brochures, and t-shirts and more. The logo, a black house with a pink background, will have its colors reversed once a permanent solution to save The Pink House has been reached!
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Jeff Ackley - Public Relations, Marketing - Jeff joined the Steering Committee in 2018, bringing decades of skill in sales, PR, events and marketing. Jeff is moved by the ability of The Pink House to inspire amazingly creative and unique art and sees the house as bringing people together and building community. Jeff is also the Founder and Head Surgeon of BrainGrab Studios, an attention-getting digital media company.
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Sandy Tilton - Historical Research, Photographer - 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.
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David Dempsey - Building and Land Specialist - David retired after 31 years as a Special Education Administrator and High School Coach. A Plum Island resident for over 11 years, he became involved with Support The Pink House after he read that it was scheduled for demolition. Because most of the historic structures that tell the story of Plum Island have been demolished, David feels strongly that the Pink House should be spared. David purchased and restored the beloved Plum Island Kitchen, which had sat unused for years, and has refurbished several homes on Plum Island. He is married to Carol Dempsey and has two daughters, one of whom teaches at Triton Regional H.S. and lives on Plum Island.
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Jonathan Elcock - Photography and Web Design - Originally a bird photographer, Jonathan found his inspiration for landscape photography by photographing compositions of the Pink House. Now a published and awarded landscape photographer, Jonathan learned of the impending demolition of The Pink House and offered the use of his images as a way of supporting the cause. He donates a portion of every sale of his Pink House images to our organization. Since getting involved, he has assisted with social media and web design and maintenance.
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