Katherine Richardson has always loved all forms of the performing arts, particularly dance, and is thrilled to support MoCo Arts as a Board member. She currently serves as Director of Development and Community Relations at Cheshire Medical Center and before this, Katherine was Campaign Manager at Monadnock United Way, overseeing many aspects of their annual $2 million campaign. Before United Way, she was a Marketing and Admissions Coordinator at Antioch University New England and began her career with a Fortune 500 company in New York City. Katherine and her husband, Patrick, moved to Surry in 1990 from Connecticut and have never looked back.

Passionate about children, Katherine is active in the community and is currently a member of Keene Elm City Rotary, has served on the Board of Directors for Sophia’s Hearth, volunteered at the Keene YMCA, the Monadnock United Way, and briefly with the Keene Housing Kids Collaborative. One of her most rewarding volunteer roles was with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a Big Sister. Katherine is a member of the Association of Hospital Philanthropy and is a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive).

Michael Jordan is an estates and trusts attorney at the law offices of Norton & Abert in Keene. He is a graduate of West Virginia University and the University of Maryland School of Law and is licensed to practice in California, Maryland and New Hampshire. Mike has spent his entire legal career in the field of estate planning and administration. He works with individuals and families to create estate plans which address concerns and issues specific to the family. He often collaborates with financial advisors and accountants. Mike relocated to the Monadnock Region seven years ago, has enjoyed his time here, and would like to become more involved in the community. He has a daughter who attends MoCo Arts dance classes.

Bry Kingsbury grew up in the Monadnock region and, after leaving to spend some time traveling, she landed in California where she attended the University of San Francisco, earning a BA in International Studies with an emphasis in Economics. Bry and her husband Bryan then spent several years in Boston before deciding to return to the area to start a family. These days Bry, her husband and their two daughters, Pippa and Josie, live in Harrisville where she works as the Director of Business Operations for Harrisville Designs, Inc., a textile manufacturer and one of the last remaining family-owned woolen mills in the US. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Historic Harrisville. Bry’s love of dance started at the age of three when she took her first ballet class and dance remained a big part of her life for many years. After a long hiatus she is thrilled to be back dancing at MoCo along with both of her daughters who have been proud and happy “MoCo Kids” for the past six years.

Kalie Oinonen
Secretary

Kalie Oinonen joined Cheshire Medical Center in 2020 as a Human Resources Business Partner. Originally from Southern New Hampshire, she attended Keene State College and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Social Science. Shortly after graduation, Kalie moved to Las Vegas but always knew she would return to Keene and give back to the community. The majority of Kalie’s professional career has been in recruiting and enhancing employee experience. She is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to MoCo. In addition to being a Board Member at MoCo Arts, Kalie volunteers with Linda’s Closet and is a recent graduate of Leadership Monadnock. Kalie lives in Keene with her soon-to-be husband, Brandan, and her cat, Hunter.

Catherine (Rin) Peterson has lived in Keene for almost 40 years with her husband Barnes. After attending St. Anselm College, she worked at Cheshire Medical Center on the Mental Health Unit. In 1996, she joined Antioch University New England as the Administrative Director of the doctoral program that trains psychologists (PsyD Program). In addition to her full-time work at Antioch, Rin owns The Simple Nest in Keene. The shop brings together her interior design and textile talents and her love of meeting new people and creating home and office spaces with intention. In her free time, she loves to travel to see her daughter, Helen Sophie Peterson, MoCo Alum, who lives in Santa Monica, CA.

Dr. Jillian Perry, pediatrician, joined Cheshire Medical Center in 2021 after completing her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She received her DO from Campbell University in North Carolina in 2017. Jillian grew up in Jaffrey and is happy to be back in her native Monadnock region to continue her career and raise her family. Jillian has two boys – Logan (4y) and Oliver (2y) and loves exploring the outside, being creative, reading, and singing with her boys, even if off-key. She is passionate about keeping kids active and healthy and helping them find their passion.

Jaclyn Headings has been involved with MoCo Arts since moving to Keene in 2010. She has worked on the Lights. Camera. KEENE! Planning Committee since 2014 and been a MoCo Arts Development Committee member since 2019. She has also ushered at MoCo shows and volunteered backstage. Her 2 children participated in MoCo classes and camps. Jaclyn is a member of the Keene School Board. She was also involved in the PTA and parent groups in her children’s schools. Jaclyn works from home for an educational software company she has been employed with for 31 years. Jaclyn brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her Board work on behalf of MoCo Arts.

Jennifer Goodell grew up in Swanzey and earned her BA in physics at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. She spent several years teaching high school physics in St Louis, MO, and Demarest, NJ, before going back to school herself. In 2018 she earned her MS in electrical engineering at Boston University, and in 2020 she returned to the Monadnock region where she is an Applications Engineer for the Sensors Group at Timken. While moving about the country, Jen relied heavily on dancing to foster social connections. Over the years she has practiced a range of styles, salsa being her favorite, and she is now taking advantage of the adult dance classes at MoCo. As a teacher, she organized community service opportunities, art activities, field trips, and other special events for her students. Jennifer hopes that she will be able to bring her skills and enthusiasm to her role on the MoCo board.

Mary Delisle, a lifelong resident of Keene, is pleased to return to the MoCo Arts Board, having previously served for 9 years which included the successful capital campaign and the move to MoCo’s beautiful new home. Recently retired as the Director of Development at Monadnock Family Services, Mary also served as Campaign Director at Monadnock United Way for 8 years and before that, worked for over 20 years in the field of Human Resources. She has been a proud member of the Keene Elm City Rotary Club for over 20 years, during which time she’s held the roles of Secretary and President. For over 30 years, Mary has enjoyed volunteering with numerous nonprofits in the region and was honored for her dedication and service to the community in 2007 when she was named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce.

Kathy Barrett Blair was born and brought up in Keene at Bretwood Farm, now Bretwood Golf Course, her family’s business. She attended Keene’s School District and received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire. After a long, rewarding career as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Kathy retired and is now enjoying 3 adult dance classes a week at MoCo Arts (Tap, Hip Hop/Jazz, and Ballet), along with MoCo’s newest adult theatre class offering, Adult Improv. Kathy joined the MoCo Arts Board of Directors in June 2022. She enjoys golf and many outdoor sports, quilting, reading, travel, and time with family and friends.

Christine Greenwood
Secretary

Christine Greenwood is a Residential Mortgage Loan Officer with Savings Bank of Walpole, providing trusted banking service to the customers of the Keene area for over 15 years. A native of the Keene area, and a child of two deaf parents, Christine’s first language is sign language. She is dedicated to volunteering time in our community with many non-profit organizations. Christine is a current board member of the NDHHS (Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.), past President and current Treasurer of the Keene Lions Foundation, a Past District Governor for the Lions Clubs in the State of NH, past board member of Camp Takodah and the past Treasurer for the Keene Chamber of Commerce. She is a recipient of a Melvin Jones Fellowship and Granite State Fellowship for her dedicated humanitarian services to Lions Clubs International and the State of NH.

Beth Wright
Treasurer

Beth Wright was born and raised here in Keene. She attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she earned her Bachelor of Science, and then went on to Bentley University, where she earned her Master of Science in Accountancy. After working for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston for several years, she and her husband Ron relocated back to Keene in 2008. Beth worked in the Finance Department at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. for more than seven years and now is the Director of Finance for Acuity Cloud Solutions. Beth is currently serving as the Treasurer for the Symonds School PTA and has served as a board member and Treasurer of the Keene Family YMCA.

Beth and Ron have two daughters, Audrey and Alayna, who have been dancing at MoCo for more than six years. During this time, they have witnessed firsthand the confidence and dedication to hard work that MoCo instills in its students and have seen the ways that this benefits MoCo students not only in the dance studio but in all areas of their lives. Beth is honored to serve on the Board of MoCo to continue to move the organization forward in its mission for area youth.

Gordon Kendall
President

Gordon Kendall is a Director of Product Management at Vertafore, an insurance software company. He has over 20 years of progressive experience within the Property and Casualty insurance industry with specific expertise in setting vision for strategic products and leveraging technology as a solution. He is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH with a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master of Business Administration. Gordon is a trustee for two funds that support the Jerusalem Lodge 104 Masonic Association (Free Masonry), as well as a community board member at Keene Montessori School. Gordon lives in Keene with his wife Katie and their daughter Ava, who loves being at MoCo which has been and continues to be an amazing experience for his family. In his free time, he is an avid cyclist, and outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his family, especially his folks who reside in Harrisville on a lake.

Josh Houle
President

Josh Houle is a partner and wealth manager for Monadnock Capital Group, located in Keene. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Josh is trained in financial planning, estate planning, insurance planning, investments, retirement planning, and tax planning. Josh is deeply committed to his community. Professionally, he provides ongoing social security workshops to educate individuals on optimizing retirement benefits. However, his community involvement goes beyond his professional life. Josh serves as the Program Coordinator for Monadnock Understands Childhood Hunger (MUCH) – where he leads the effort to provide food boxes to students in local area schools during school vacations, making a tangible difference in the lives of local families. He lives in Keene with his wife, Heather, and their four children, Jack, Isabel, Azalea, and Skye.

Kathi Borden, PhD, is a professor and Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England. She received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

After directing the clinical psychology doctoral program at pepperdine University, she moved with her family to the Monadnock Region, serving as Associate Chair and then Chair of the Clinical Psychology department at Antioch. Kathi is past president of a national psychology training organization and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Advocacy Coordinator. She is Editor-in-Chief of Professional Psychology:Research and Practice and serves on the Editorial Board of Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 

Dr. Borden is a licensed psychologist with interests in child, adolescent, and family issues; school consulation; legislative advocacy; and gender identity and sexual orientation. She is passionate about improving the lives of children, teens, and parents, and views MoCo as an important contributor to quality of life and good mental health in the Monadnock Region.

Jeff Saari
Vice President

Jeff Saari founded Workplace Culture Solutions in Keene, NH, in 2007, driven by a passion to support strategic leadership and cultural excellence in small to medium-sized businesses and organizations. My work with leaders and teams focuses on enhancing emotioinal intelligence, strategic planning, management skillfulness, teambuilding, executive coaching, and motivational speaking. With 18 years of coaching experience, a BA from Vermont College, and a Coaching Certificate from Coaching Training Alliance, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and tools to the MoCo Board. My skills and mindsets translate across diverse sectors, including non-profit, banking, service, retail, construction, manufacturing, and education.

As a faculty adjunct member at Keene State College, Jeff teaches a course called Behavior Change and holds certifications in Mindfulness Meditation, Mediation, Gentle Teaching, and Structural Thinking. His coaching extends to fitness, life, college, and couples. Residing in Keene with his wife and daughter, Jeff is passionate about fitness, nutrition, drumming, and family time. MoCo Arts has profoundly impacted his family, especially his daughter, whose experience at MoCo has been pivotal to her well-being. Inspired by MoCo’s dedication to youth development and community, Jeff is eager to serve on the Board to contribute to its mission.

Linn Herron has enjoyed the Monadnock region since moving to Richmond in the fall of 1987, with her family. Linn’s career was in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry. She worked in Claims, Marketing, Underwriting, Management, and Executive Management roles. Her most recent affiliation was Peerless Insurance Company/Liberty Mutual Linn was a United Way campaign chair for Peerless Insurance Company’s regional operaton, assisted as volunteer for the United Way in Richmond, served two years as Auditor for the Town of Richmond, Coordinator for volunteers supporting the NH Winter Special Olympics and assisted in fund raising at Peerless Insurance regional operation to benefit Cedar Crest. Linn enjoys gardening, painting, travel, and has spent many years attempting to be medicore at the game of golf. She is excited to be working with the Board in support of MoCo Arts and the wonderful opportunities they offer the community. 

Jerry Waters is a retired Certified Public Accountant and vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Main Street America Group. A career in finance has allowed him to develop skills in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and analysis. Jerry’s appreciation for dance has developed with his daughter’s love for the art. As a tutu-wearing toddler, a professional dancer, and a leader in the New York arts community, she has demonstrated the potential of dance. He believes dance and other performing arts promote strong and accomplished young people. The structure, care, and discipline the young artists enjoy through their instructors and studio environment are crucial to their development. Jerry has seen that MoCo Arts is doing its part to help and is proud to be a part of that. Jerry and his wife Janet reside in Keene, NH. 

Amy Lehr has been with Savings Bank of Walpole for 22 years working in the Commercial Lending Department. Her current role is SVP Commercial Credit Adminstration and she is also a member of the bank’s Senior Leadership Team. Amy has lived in the Keene area for most of her life and is blessed to have her 5 children and 5 grandchildren also living in the area. She has served on numerous boards and committees to include RISE for Baby & Family, Keene Chamber of Commerece, the Samaritans, and most recently Keene Housing Authority.

MoCo was an important part of her daughter’s life having attended CupCAKE and C.A.K.E. summer programs along with various dance classes. Her granddaughter also participated in multiple dance classes. She is excited to be on the MoCo board and be a part of an organization that enriches children’s lives in such a postiive way. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and reading a good book.