David Rumrill, ‘91 | Chairperson
Jeremy David | First Vice Chairperson
Tom Magee ‘91 | Second Vice Chairperson
Steve Goodyear ’90 | Treasurer
Sharon Mutrie | Secretary
Tom Arrighi
Paul Bonitto ‘87
Dr. Kelly Duggan ‘06
Kathleen Flaherty ’91, G ‘19
Christian Gonsalves, Esq. ‘96
Aenis Harris, Jr. ‘94
Lori Hindle ’97, G ‘23
Wayne Lombardi ‘92
Sydney McKee ‘26
Michelle O’Connor ‘88
John Parsons, Esq. ‘81
Joseph St. Laurent ‘88
Michael Taylor
Kevin Costa, Esq. ‘15
BSUF Chairperson
Dave Rumrill serves as Chairperson of the Bridgewater State University Foundation and sits on all committees of the Board of Directors. A 1991 graduate of Bridgewater State University, he is currently an Executive Director at JP Morgan in Boston.
Dave has been on the Foundation Board since 2016 and on the Ricciardi College of Business Advisory Board since 2017. His focus is on student engagement activities such as the annual Bear B.I.D.S (aka Shark Tank) event, the business school bus trip to Boston to shadow alums, the scholarship selection committee and the student-led investment club to name a few.
He is married to fellow BSU graduate KK Rumrill, '92, and they continue to be close friends with many of their former classmates. They have two sons, Cooper and Charlie. Personal interests include curling, basketball and golf.
First Vice Chairperson
Executive Committee
Audit Committee
Real Estate Committee, Chairperson
Jeremy David holds the positions of First Vice Chairperson on the Bridgewater State University Foundation Board of Directors, a member of the Foundation’s Executive and Audit Committees, and Chairperson of its Real Estate Committee. He is also a founding member of Little House Capital, LLC., an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor specializing in institutional capital management and individual wealth management, financial and estate planning, tax and fiduciary services.
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts with major concentrations in Political Theory and French from Franklin & Marshall College and a Juris Doctorate with estate planning and tax concentrations from Suffolk University Law Review. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and is admitted to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. He also holds a certificate in financial planning from Boston University and is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner.
Second Vice Chair
Executive Committee
Investment Committee, Chair
Tom Magee holds the positions of Second Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Investment Committee on the Bridgewater State University Foundation board. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in social studies and secondary education teaching certificate in 1991 from BSU.
Tom works at Fidelity Investments as a vice president in the private client group as an advisor in Boston.
He and his wife Laurie have been married for 23 years and live in Foxboro. They have three children, two of whom are currently students at BSU.
Treasurer
Executive Committee
Budget and Finance Committee, Chairperson
Steven Goodyear ’90 serves as Treasurer of the Bridgewater State University Foundation Board, where he also sits on the Executive Committee and chairs the Budget and Finance Committee. An accomplished executive in the competitive, fast-changing consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, he is widely recognized for building brands, driving growth, and leading high-performing teams. With more than 30 years of experience, Steven has held senior leadership roles at Summit Hill Foods, Nestlé Nutrition, and Novartis Consumer Health, and he currently serves as President and CEO of Summit Hill Foods.
Throughout his career Steven has spent more than 15 years serving on the boards of several nonprofits supporting autism charities and youth-based programs, including Knights of Columbus, Autism New Jersey, Cornerstone Family Programs, and Mt. Olive Junior Athletic Club. Whether in the corporate or nonprofit sector, his collaborative approach and analytical outlook have helped to empower others in his organization and create lasting success.
Steven earned his B.S. in business management with a minor in marketing from Bridgewater State University. He completed leadership development and finance programs at London Business School and Harvard University. A trusted advisor to executive and board teams, he is passionate about leveraging his leadership skills to transform operations and achieve corporate goals.
Secretary
Executive Committee
Real Estate Committee
Student and BSU Community Engagement Committee
Sharon Mutrie holds the position of Secretary of the Bridgewater State University Foundation and serves on the Real Estate and Student and BSU Community Engagement Committees. Ms. Mutrie joined the Foundation’s board in 2021. With her extensive knowledge of sales/sales management, she has been recognized on the national level repeatedly as top in the industry. In May 2021, she received the prestigious national “2021 Blockbuster Difference Maker Award” from ENX Magazine.
Ms. Mutrie received a degree in Criminal Psychology from the University of Maine. A resident of Bridgewater for over 20 years, she is an avid golfer, skier, sky diver, and previous power-lifting champion. Ms. Mutrie has been a resident of Bridgewater for over 20 years. She has a strong passion of giving back to the community in many areas such as education, housing and nutrition. She has served on the boards of South Shore Habitat of Humanity and Fontbonne Academy and in various roles for the South Shore Chamber of Commerce on their Women Business Network and Athena Program.
BSUF, Immediate Past Chair
Joseph St. Laurent, '88, is the Immediate Past Chair of the BSU Foundation and a 1988 graduate of Bridgewater State University. Joseph is the President and CSO of Koda Therapeutics as well as Co-Founder of Elebend, LLC. Furthermore, he serves as Co-Chief Scientific Officer for Olatec Industries, LLC.
As Immediate Past Chair of the BSU Foundation, Joseph believes it is extremely important to remember that his BSC education provided the strong foundation for his successful career and family life. He and his wife, Linda, '88, G'16, reside in Lakeville, MA, where they raised three daughters: Kathryn, '12, Emily, and Nicole. He enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, spending time with his grandchildren, and travel.
Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees, Chairperson
Michael Taylor began his career as a Community Organizer in a public housing project in Boston and until recently was President of the Urban College of Boston (UCB). UCB’s student population is over 90% minority making it one of the most diverse private (non-profit) two-year colleges in New England. Prior to UCB, Michael served as the Commonwealth’s Director of Workforce Development and as President of the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Earlier in his career, Michael was the Executive Director of the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Under his leadership, the PIC established Project Pro-Tech which became the model for a $250 million-dollar national school to work transition initiative established by President Clinton’s administration.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Boston State College and a Master of Education from Harvard University. Michael was an adjunct faculty member at Boston College/Woods College of Advancing Studies. Michael has received numerous awards and recognitions, among those are the: Balfour Foundation Fellowship, Boston State College’s Education for Service Award and Robert M. Coard Distinguished Leadership Medal.
Investment Committee
Tom Arrighi is the president of A&A Metro Transportation, a company that has grown from his father’s small-town taxi service into a global transportation leader. Founded in 1952 by World War II veteran Bill Arrighi, the business began as Bill’s Taxi Service, headquartered in the family’s kitchen and parlor in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. In 1988, Tom and his brother Mike purchased the company, and under Tom’s leadership, it was renamed A&A Metro Transportation in 1991. Since then, Tom has expanded the business from five employees to over 200, with four divisions and a worldwide affiliate network, while preserving the company’s strong family-oriented culture.
With over three decades of experience in transportation and corporate development, Tom emphasizes diversification and the importance of strong relationships with clients, employees, and the community. His vision and ability to forecast industry needs have been central to A&A Metro’s growth and success. In addition to leading A&A Metro, Tom also operates A&A Gasoline, contributing to his expertise in business development. His leadership has earned him national recognition, including the TLPA National Paratransit Operator of the Year award in 2009.
Beyond business, Tom has been deeply involved in civic and community activities. He has served on the Bridgewater Recreation Commission since 1982, holding the position of chairman for 18 years, and has been instrumental in numerous community projects, such as the development of Olde Scotland Links golf course, local basketball leagues, and youth recreation programs. He has also coached Little League and basketball, served on multiple town and nonprofit committees, and co-chaired the Annual St. Thomas Aquinas Charity Golf Tournament since 1998. His dedication to his community earned him the Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award in 2004. Tom is married to Pam Arrighi, and together they have three children: TW, Taryn, and Tesslyn.
Student and BSU Community Engagement Committee
Paul Bonito, ’87, has more than 25 years of experience as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Boston College, and currently sits on the Bridgewater State University Foundation Student and Community Engagement Committee.
Throughout his tenure at BC, Paul has implemented several effective diversity and inclusion policies with a focus on first-generation students and students of color. Thanks to his efforts Paul was awarded the Sarah A. Lewis Distinguished Alumni Award by the Bridgewater Alumni Association in 2019. As a member of the BSUF he hopes to promote further diversity and inclusion initiatives and lead us all to a brighter future.
Kelly is a proud 2006 graduate of Bridgewater State University, where she earned her B.A. in Physical Education. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in 2009.
Kelly is the founder of Physical Therapy U, an outpatient PT/OT practice with three locations in Bridgewater, Buzzards Bay, and Middleboro, Massachusetts. In addition to serving patients, PTU provides internship opportunities for BSU students pursuing careers in physical and occupational therapy.
Deeply committed to her alma mater, Kelly has served on the BSU Alumni Association Board, the Ricciardi School Advisory Board, and the Physical Education Alumni Council. She is also an active board member of the New England Physical Therapy Network. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Kelly enjoys family life with her husband, a 2007 BSU graduate, and their three children.
Kathy Flaherty is the Executive Director of the Information Technology Project Management and Service Management Office at Bridgewater State University, where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance technology services across campus. A two-time BSU alumna, Kathy earned her B.S. in Accounting and Finance in 1991 and her M.P.A. in 2019. She also holds an M.B.A. from Bentley University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Before transitioning to higher education in 2014, Kathy spent 23 years at State Street Corporation in the financial services industry. Deeply committed to her alma mater, she has served on the Bridgewater Alumni Association Board, co-chaired the Major Awards Committee, and continues to support the university through the Scholarship Committee and as a Career Services mentor.
Kathy lives in Bridgewater with her husband, Shawn, and their daughter, Emma.
Christian graduated from BSU in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 2000. He is currently the Deputy General Counsel at the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. Prior to his current position, Christian had a solo law practice where he represented parents and children in court-appointed Care and Protection cases. He also represented clients in personal injury and consumer law matters.
Christian enjoys giving back to the BSU community and has done volunteer work at the Volunteer Lawyer Project and for the Freedom House in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He is a past Vice President of the BSU Afro-American Alumni Association and member of the Cape Verdean American Lawyers Association.
His personal interests include traveling, exercising, and spending time with family.
Membership Committee, Vice Chair
Executive Committee
Aenis Harris Jr., ‘94 holds the position of Chairperson of the Membership Committee and serves on the Executive Committee on the Bridgewater State University Foundation Board. AJ is a veteran of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and holds a BS in business management from the Bridgewater State University, class of 1994. Aenis is a past president of the Afro-Am Alumni Association.
Aenis Harris is a dynamic Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience. He has established a reputation as a trusted strategic business partner with a proven track record of driving engagement, effectiveness, and profitability among global teams across diverse industries. Currently, Aenis serves as the Head of Human Resources for Thermo King Americas at Trane Technologies, where he provides strategic HR leadership for the company’s refrigerated transportation business.
He and his wife, Melody, reside in the Charlotte, NC area, and are proud parents of four children—Cheyenne, Isaiah, Marissa, and Kyndall—and grandparents to two grandchildren, Jeremiah and Lylah.
Student and BSU Community Engagement, Chairperson
Executive Committee
Lori Hindle serves as the Chairperson of the Student and BSU Community Engagement Committee. She is a 'Double Bear' earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1997, and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 at Bridgewater State University.
Prior to serving on the BSU Foundation Board, Lori served as Treasurer of the Bridgewater Alumni Association from 2017-2020. She served on the Massachusetts State College Building Authority from 2013-2018 and was elected Vice Chair in 2017. As a member of the Building Authority, she participated in the dedication of Weygand Hall, the re-dedication of Woodward Hall, and the renaming of Stonehouse Hall. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lasell University.
Lori's personal interests include agility sports with her dog, Breezy. She currently resides in Hull.
Audit Committee, Chairperson
Executive Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Wayne Lombardi holds the position of Chairperson of the Audit Committee and serves on the Executive and Budget and Finance Committees. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bridgewater State University, Class of 1992. Wayne is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Wayne is a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). His areas of focus include; information technology; risk management and controls; large-scale program and project management; operational assessment and performance improvement; and compliance. Wayne maintains a diverse client base of life sciences, healthcare payer and provider and technology clients.
Wayne is the recipient of the 2020 Dr. George A. Weygand BSU Alumni Award. He lives in Franklin, MA, with his wife Sandie, daughters Kathryn and Sophia and son William. He loves spending time with family, playing a variety of sports and is an avid Boston sports fan.
Budget and Finance Committee
Investment Committee
Michelle has been a member of the BSU Foundation board since 2024 and currently serves as the President and CEO of MEDITECH, where she began working shortly after graduating from Bridgewater State College in 1988.
While she began her career as a programmer, Michelle would soon find herself as the Vice President of Product Development, where she would completely overhaul the company’s legacy products and bring them into the modern age. Michelle excels at balancing the needs of her business with the needs of her staff, working hard to maintain their unique family-oriented culture.
Audit Committee
John is a 1981 graduate of Bridgewater State University with a BS in Special Education. He taught special education for several years in Norton, MA prior to attending Suffolk Law School, where he graduated in 1987. From 1988 to 2012, he served as Legislative Counsel, General Counsel and First Deputy State Auditor in the State Auditor’s Office. During this period John served on the Inspector General’s Council, State Comptroller’s Advisory Board, Witness Protection Board, MA Teachers’ Retirement Board, and the Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC).
From 2012 until his retirement in 2024, John served as General Counsel and then Executive Director at PERAC.
He is a member of the Mass Bar Association, MA Association of Public Pension Attorneys, and serves on the Winchester Retirement Board. He is also employed as a legal consultant to the State Retirement Board.
John resides in Dracut, MA and is a past board member and coach for the Dracut baseball, basketball, and soccer associations.
Honorary Director, With Distinction
Executive Committee
Mr. Ricciardi is a member of the BSU Class of 1980 and is CEO & President of Bristol Wealth Group, where three BSU alumni—half of his team—help manage over $800 million in client assets. He has served Bridgewater in many capacities and as a benefactor; the College of Business bears his name. He served two 10-year terms on BSU's Board of Trustees — 1989 to 1999 and 2004 to 2014 — including as chair from 1990 to 1994 and again from 2006 to 2014.
In 1990, Louis became a trustee of the University’s Foundation, serving as chair from 1996 to 2004. In that capacity, he co-chaired Bridgewater's first-ever capital campaign in 1999, raising $10 million. In April 2009, he was elected to the Massachusetts State Board of Higher Education, and in March 2010 was appointed Vice Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. He received an honorary doctorate from the University in 2015 and also serves as a trustee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Bridgewater Alumni Association President
Executive Committee
Kevin was elected President of the BAA in 2024 and currently practices law in Southeastern Massachusetts with a focus on Estate Planning, Estate Administration & Litigation, Personal Injury Law, and Employment Law.
Kevin graduated from BSU in 2015 with his BA in History. While at BSU, Kevin served as President of the Student Government Association, Homecoming King, President of the Honors Student Congress, an Orientation Leader, and a brother of Phi Kappa Theta. Upon leaving Bridgewater, Kevin attended Northeastern University School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2018. Kevin presently resides in Taunton with his wife and fellow BAA member, Gabriella, and their Maltese, Winston.
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United States
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