Board of Directors
Discover Central Massachusetts is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of leaders from across the region’s tourism, hospitality, business, and cultural sectors. Together, they provide strategic direction, industry insight, and regional leadership to support the organization’s mission of promoting Central Massachusetts as a vibrant destination to visit, live, work, and invest.
Through collaboration with local businesses, municipalities, attractions, and community partners, the Board plays a vital role in advancing tourism initiatives that drive economic impact and showcase the many experiences that make Central Massachusetts the Heart of the Commonwealth.
Executive Committee
Mary Simone, Chair
General Manager, AC Marriott Worcester
Jeannie Hebert
President and CEO, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Suzette Robert
President, Indian Ranch
Matt Moore
Communications Director, City of Worcester
Karen Pelletier
VP Government Affairs, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Diana Cassavechia
General Manager, DCU Center
Andy Davis
General Manager, Worcester Regional Airport
Board of Directors
Alan Seifert
President & CEO, The Hanover Theatre
KC Jones
General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
Fabian Barracks
Cultural Development Officer, City of Worcester
Ulyisis Youngblood
President, Major Bloom
Michael Glick
General Manager, Publick House
Kim Golinski
Vice President, Worcester Railers Hockey Club
Carolyn Bartley
President, LUXO Rentals
Ed Bemis
Owner, Bemis Farms Nursery
Steve Oliveira
VP of Marketing, Worcester Red Sox
Kate MacEvoy
Old Sturbridge Village
John Samek
Owner, Hardwick Winery
Grace Chapman Elton
Executive Director, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Luke Vaillancourt
President, Vaillancourt Folk Art
