Board of Directors                                   

Thomas O'Keefe

President

Mass General Brigham

Tom has been in the retirement benefits and compliance industry for more than 20 years starting out as a registered representative before moving into a consultative role specializing in ERISA benefit plans. Tom most recently served as a Sr. ERISA Compliance Consultant with John Hancock and is currently with the Human Resources department working with their retirement benefits division at Mass General Brigham.

Before working with benefit plans, Tom spent more than seven years working for a regional chamber of commerce in multiple positions focusing on sales/fundraising, program development and operation, and government relations.

Tom is a graduate of St. Anselm College, a credentialed member of the American Society of Pension Professional and Actuaries (ASPPA0) and resides in Saugus, MA with his wife and two daughters.

Shawn Ford

Salem Five Bank

Shawn Ford is the SVP of Commercial and Business Banking at Salem Five Bank.  Shawn is a gifted sales leader and stellar presenter, with strong proficiencies in sales development and relationship building.  

Shawn’s knowledge of personal and business lending, salesmanship, coaching and development, and customer service has helped him achieve success in the financial sector for over 22 years, in markets from New Jersey to Maine and all markets in between.  His experience includes positions as a Market Director for HSBC, Regional Manager for Citizens Bank and presently as a Commercial Lender at Salem Five Bank.  Shawn also owns a Property Management company.

Shawn has a BS in Marketing from Plymouth State College. He enjoys volunteering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations such as Centerboard.  In his spare time, Shawn enjoys relaxing at Lake Winnipesaukee. He was born in Lynn, MA and now resides in Southern NH with his two children. 

Kemberly Sousa

American Income Life Insurance

Kemberly has an extensive sales background.  Working in the past at Citizens Bank, Santander Bank and currently as a Supervising Agent with American Income Life Insurance, Kemberly’s people skills and sales prowess have well-prepared her to engage individuals in Centerboard.  Making calls, meeting people and building relationships are part of her day to day routine. Kemberly believes that “becoming part of the family and not being a sales person” is something that has gotten her where she is today.

Kemberly is thrilled to be a part of “an amazing organization like Centerboard.” As a board member, she has helped obtain many donations for fundraising activities and events. 

Kemberly a mother to a wonderful daughter and to a four-legged daughter named Brooklyn. She is also a very proud aunt to 7 amazing little boys; two of which are autistic.  

Dolly Moser

Salem Five Bank

Dolly Moser is currently an Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at Salem Five Bank in Woburn. Dolly enjoys being in banking with strong proficiencies in sales development, building relationships and contributing in building the business of several financial institutions.  

Dolly’s knowledge of coaching and development, banking, salesmanship, along with her passion for customer service has helped her achieve success in the financial sector for over 22 years, mostly in the Boston, MA market.  Her experience includes positions as a Customer Service Manager at Peoples United Bank, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Citizens Bank, and Regional Manager in the Hospitality sector.  Dolly speaks 3 different languages and has traveled the world as a proud daughter of a US Army Veteran.

Dolly enjoys volunteering with nonprofit organizations such as Centerboard.  In her spare time, she kick-boxes and enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters and her wonderful Golden Doodle, who is like her third child.

Toyuwa Newton

M&T Bank

Toyuwa has been a leader in local banking for over 20 years. He is a mission driven person who takes special pride in recognizing, rewarding, and developming teams through in his career, but most importantly in helping his communities thrive and grow.

Toyuwa has degrees in Management from Northeastern University and Executive Management from the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors at Centerboard, he serves as the chair of the Salem Academy Charter School. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Pathways, Inc. in Lynn and the Rotary Club of Swampscott, where he was a past president.

Donna Martin

Mill River Winery

Donna is the owner of Mill River Winery, a fulfillment of her dream to make award-winning wines on the East Coast.

Donna has a PhD in Chemistry with extensive experience in product development, management, marketing, and operations. She is passionate about local viticulture and making wine with an emphasis on preserving the signature flavor of each varietal.

Donna strives to support local agriculture and tourism and celebrates everything the North Shore has to offer. Mill River Winery’s wine labels exemplify New England, its rich history, beautiful coastlines, and cultural activities.

Prior to joining the wine world, Donna was employed in the chemical industry and was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Rhode Island College.

Martha Sotiropoulos

Lamacchia Realty

Martha is currently a Realtor with Lamacchia Realty but has leveraged her previous experience as a real estate paralegal to ensure smooth closings for buyers and sellers. A graduate of the University of Southern Maine, Martha had explored various career paths before discovering her love of real estate.

As a member of the Northeast Association of Realtors, Martha has served on several committees over the years and enjoys being involved with community service projects. She has worked to help local schools fill backpacks with supplies and taken part in clothing, food drives, and helping purchase holiday gifts for children in need.

Martha was born in Lynn and still has friends and family in the area. She lives in Chelmsford with her partner and two children. In her free time, she loves to watch football, exploring new restaurants, dancing, and spend time with her family.