MoCo Arts Board of Directors
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.
Vice 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.
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.
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.
Board Members
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.
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 Association (APA). She received the APA Advocacy Award for her work as a Federal Education 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 consultation; 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.
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.
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.
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 Vice-Chair of the Keene School Board, presently in her second 3-year term. She was also involved in the PTA and parent groups in her children’s schools. She served 5 years on her Church Vestry, including as Clerk. 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.
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.
Catherine Peterson has lived in Keene for more than 35 years. After attending St. Anselm College, she worked at Cheshire Medical Center for six years before leaving to take a position at Antioch University New England. Catherine has been at Antioch since 1995 in the role of Administrative Director of the doctoral program that trains psychologists (PsyD). Catherine and her husband, Barnes raised their daughter (Helen) Sophie Peterson who is now 26 years old and living in Santa Monica, CA.
Sophie attended MoCo in its early days on Railroad Street at the age of 5—MoCo was like a second home. She truly loved dance and performing and, in her last years at MoCo with the unlimited plan, she took 19 classes a week. Sophie attributes many of her academic and personal accomplishments to the discipline of dance education she received from ballet, pointe, modern, hip-hop, and jazz, as well as the opportunities to perform in musical theatre.
In addition to Catherine’s full-time work at Antioch, she owns and manages a small business in downtown Keene, The Simple Nest, bringing her creative and design energies together with her love of meeting new people and creating home and office spaces with intention. Catherine enjoys collaborating and (after 8 years of an empty nest) is looking for ways to restore and expand her sense of community. She loves volunteering and supporting organizations and has missed having the chance to help and work with others. While her family contributes to non-profits, Catherine also donates monetarily or by in-kind gifts through The Simple Nest for raffles, fundraisers, and other community events.
Kalie Randlett 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.
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).
