Leadership

Our Leadership Staff

Ted Wilson

INTERIM Executive Director

twilson@beverlybootstraps.org

View Ted's Bio

Director of Development and External Affairs

communications@beverlybootstraps.org

Richard (Richie) Jache

Director of Client Services

rjache@beverlybootstraps.org

View Rich's Bio

Michael Gant

Director of Thrift Operations

mgant@beverlybootstraps.org

View Michael's Bio

Rob Tilton

Director of Support Services

rtilton@beverlybootstraps.org

View Rob's Bio

Stacy Mazzarella

Director of Finance

smazzarella@beverlybootstraps.org

View Stacy's Bio

Bethany Riley

Director of Human Resources

briley@beverlybootstraps.org

View Bethany's Bio

Ted Wilson

Interim Executive Director

Before spending the last 7 years in various interim leadership positions, Ted has spent over 45 years working in various leadership capacities in child-serving, mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Following a tour of duty as a naval officer, Ted began working in a church-sponsored residential treatment center in Maryland and then held management positions in child care agencies, independent schools, and residential children’s programs in several states which led him to become Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ National Home for Children (Michigan) and ultimately CEO of a diverse consortium of private schools based in Arlington, MA called Schools for Children, Inc.

Director of Development and External Affairs

Bio coming soon!

Richard (Richie) Jache

Director of Client Services

Richie has recently joined our team at Beverly Bootstraps. He brings over 20 years of experience in Human Services, having worked in several capacities within YMCAs and agencies that serve people with varied abilities. Richie is known for his expertise in building relationships and providing for the needs of those he serves. As the Director of Client Services, he is responsible for supporting the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry, Educational Programs, and Case Management. Richie and his family reside in Swampscott. His hobbies include shopping, traveling with friends, and spending time with his family and grandson.

Michael Gant

Director of Thrift Operations

Michael recently joined our team at Beverly Bootstraps. Michael brings almost eight years of operations management experience and has spent several years in retail management. He sat on the board of a nonprofit and has experience managing the operational aspects of nonprofit organizations. Michael’s specialties lie in efficiency, team productivity, and building a positive and instructive work environment, even in intense settings. As the Director of Thrift Operations, Michael oversees the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, Donation Center, and associated efforts. He resides in Beverly, MA, with his family and enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.

Rob Tilton

Director of Support Services

As Director of Support Services, Rob oversees the operation and maintenance of our 23,000 sq ft building and all equipment. He is also responsible for all the IT needs of the staff. A true fixer of all problems big and small, Rob does everything from maintaining our fleet of vehicles, to ensuring the staff has working computers and can safely and securely navigate the many computing programs and databases needed to run the organization. Starting out as a volunteer in 2013, Rob has steadily grown from a food pantry driver to his current Director position. Rob resides in Danvers having been a Beverly resident for nearly 30 years, and enjoys spending time with his three children and his dog Fin or watching any New England sports team.

Stacy Mazzarella

Director of Finance

Stacy joined Beverly Bootstraps in February 2025 as the Director of Finance. She brings over 20 years of experience in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. With a strong foundation in accounting, she has successfully led teams to enhance financial accuracy and streamline processes. She will be responsible for overseeing the Accounting Department and managing all aspects of financial reporting and compliance. Stacy and her family live in Peabody. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children who keep her very busy with their sports and activities.

Bethany Riley

Director of Human Resources

Bethany Riley, goes by “Riley,” joined Bootstraps in June 2021 as the Director of Human Resources. She comes from a nonprofit management background with the majority of her time being spent in the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Some of what Riley oversees includes matters related to employee relations, organizational culture, and payroll/benefits. Riley is excited to work with the employees at Bootstraps to best support them so they can in turn support our community and clients.

2025 Board of Directors

Thank you to our dedicated Board of Directors for their time and support.

Board Login

Marilyn Schlein Kramer, President
Melissa Dane, Co-Vice President
Meredith Sobol, Co-Vice President
Stephen Curran, Treasurer
Allison Dollery, Assistant Treasurer
Jeff Roberts, Clerk

Charlotte Bednar
Martha Bednarz
Christopher Birotte
Sarah Bondarev
Ed Cahill
Laurence Chase
Amanda Dobbins
Morgan Day Harris
Allan Huntley
Carolyn Lackey
Jessica Waggett

Friends of Beverly Bootstraps

This group of former board members and members of board appointed committees have accepted our invitation to join this group of dedicated individuals and be recognized for their involvement in guiding us to be the organization we are today.

View List Of Friends

Advisors & Community Members

Advisors are community members with specific expertise asked by the Board of Directors to advise Board Committees. Advisors attend committee meetings and the Annual Board Meeting in November. Advisors serve one-year, renewable terms that begin in January. Thank you to our 2025 Advisors: