driving GrowtH

Our leadership team works hard to create impactful opportunities for all of our members. We strive to provide resources which benefit all size companies, from home-based solopreneurs to our large, local chain stores. We build resources around our members' specific needs.

Adam Sachs, President

As President, Adam controls the agendas and presides at all Board of Directors meetings and Business Association Meetings. Adam also acts as the liaison between the ABA, and the Town of Ashland and the Community. Adam also leads the Social Media Internship program.  Adam, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC, AIF®, is a Financial Advisor with Centinel Financial Group, LLC and assists people in the accumulation and protection of wealth.

Wendy Pyne, Vice President

As Vice President, Wendy develops the agendas, acts as Parliamentarian for Board of Directors and Business Association meetings and chairs the Scholarship Committee.

Wendy, RFC® ChFC, is the Owner of Protegro, Inc., a boutique retirement financial consulting and insurance firm, headquartered in Massachusetts servicing the specific needs of pre-retirees and soon to be retirees.

Dick Bennett, Treasurer

As Treasurer, Dick is responsible for all ABA financial matters including maintaining records, accounts, and management of all funds. He also oversees active membership accounts and renewals. Dick is the owner of Metro West Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Inc.

Glenn Travis, Director

Glenn serves as our newest Board Member and brings a unique perspective as a past president of the Eastern Massachusetts National association of the Remodeling Industry. Glenn is the Principal of GMT Home Designs. Glenn has a love for both modern design and traditional New England architectural styles. Glenn received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Cynthia Whitty, Marketing 

As Marketing Director, Cynthia keeps the ABA present in the minds of its members and the public. She creates marketing and media content and promotes ABA's many programs and activities. 

Cynthia Whitty Communications helps businesses grow by increasing awareness and trust through print and online marketing and media. Cynthia has experience working in a variety of industries and  with Fortune 500 companies, small companies and government, municipal and nonprofit organizations.

Christine Reynolds, Clerk

As Clerk, Chrissy  prepares the minutes of Steering Committee meetings. She will also serve as the ABA's town government co-liaisons.

Chrissy is the owner of Annemarie’s Dance Centre (ADC), which has seen thousands of dance students through their studios for 40 years. ADC focuses on quality, consistent dance education in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, musical theatre jazz, pre-pointe and pointe (for students who qualify), and hip hop. 

Denise Loiselle, Membership Chair

As Membership Chair, Denise is responsible for welcoming new members and promoting membership growth. While Denise does not live in Ashland, she is entrenched in the Ashland community as the branch manager for Needham Bank in Ashland.

Ken Erdelt, Director

Ken has led instructive business meetings on strategic business planning and has been a thought provoking member of our board. As an AdviCoach, Ken works with small and mid-sized independent business owners to meet their goals by determining how to best use their time and resources. With his 35 years of corporate experience and  world-class AdviCoach® systems and tools developed through over 30 years of helping businesses excel, he can make a difference in one of the most important segments of our national and local economy - the independent, small and mid-sized entrepreneurs.

Beth Reynolds, Director

As Economic Development Director for the Town of Ashland, Beth serves as liaison between the Town and the ABA. The Economic Development department encourages, promotes, and supports growth and development within the town, which aligns with the goals of the ABA. Beth has served as Economic Development Director since 2015 and has been a tremendous asset to Ashland and the ABA Board.

Michael Kane, Events Committee Chair

Mike oversees thedevelopment of ABA’s calendar, including social and business meetings. The events committee provides valuable speakers and networking opportunities, while building a schedule of meetings. Mike is the owner of 126 Self Storage.

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