The GBA Board of Directors is an active group of 15 local business people who decide the direction of this association. Terms last two years, and board members attend monthly meetings, serve on GBA committees, and volunteer for GBA event throughout the year. GBA Board Members connect with Greenfield business owners and bring energy to promoting Greenfield.

GBA Board of Directors 2012-2013 Committees:

Elizabeth Fisk, President, Executive Committee
George Gohl, Vice President, Executive & Finance Committee
Kriste Joy, Treasurer, Executive & Finance Committee
Patti Waters, Secretary – Executive & Membership/Nominating Committee
Mary Walsh-Martel – Events Committee
Rich Fahey – Membership/Nominating & Events Committee
Tami Beauregard – Events Committee
Stephen Oates – Events & Media Communications Committee
Jim Zaccara – Membership/Nominating Committee
Michael Ramon – Media Communications Committee
Belinda Clapp – Membership/Nominating Committee
Bill Baker – Membership/Nominating Committee
Mark Wisnewski – Media Communications Committee
Nancy Pretto – Events Committee

Meet the 2012-2013 Board:

Bill Baker, Baker Office Supply

Tamara A. Beauregard has worked at Wilson's Department Store for 40 years, beginning as a high school student salesperson on weekends; through her college years at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she graduated with a degree in fashion merchandising; and continuing today as vice president, responsible for sales promotion, marketing and personnel.

Retail is in her blood, she says. Her father was transferred to the Greenfield Main Street JC Penney store (located where Greenfield’s Market is now) from Ohio in the 1960s. So, actually, she’s worked in retail since she could hold a broom and help her Dad clean the store in the evenings!

Belinda Clapp, Greenfield Savings Bank

Rich Fahey, The Recorder

Elizabeth Fisk, WHAI/Bear Country

George Gohl, Garden Cinema







Kriste Joy is a branch officer for Freedom Credit Union. Educated in the Deerfield schools, she graduated from Frontier Regional School and then attended Associated School of Travel and Tourism in Miami, FL, where she received a certificate. Kriste is currently a part-time student at Greenfield Community College-Isenberg School of Business Transfer Program. She is active in the local schools where she has started a Financial Literacy Program. She also meets with the seniors at the Franklin County Technical School and talks about lending and credit. Kriste is Treasurer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County. She is also treasurer for The Greenfield Business Association.

Stephen Oates was born and raised in Greenfield, where he currently resides. Steve is involved in the local community through his affiliation with the Franklin County Rotary Association, as a board member with the Greenfield Business Association, and by participating in various local fundraising activities. Professionally, Steve is the Managing Broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, The Masiello Group in Greenfield.

Nancy Pretto, People's United Bank

Michael E. Ramon is an independent insurance broker who specializes in insurance, investments, and benefits for individuals and employers. A graduate of Frontier Regional High School, Michael spent 10 years in the IT industry designing and installing networks and Cisco Unified Communication systems. Michael joined the GBA Board of Directors to promote area businesses because he believes in the value of doing business locally and supporting local communities through numerous volunteering opportunities.

Patti Waters, of Franklin Community Cooperative — which owns Green Fields Market and McCusker’s Market — has worked in the natural foods industry since 1977. During those years she’s done everything from baking artisan bread to stocking organic produce. A member of the general management team, Patti enjoys the vitality of the downtown business community. She finds solace in nature and studies yoga.

Mary Walsh-Martel, Magical Child

Mark Wisnewski, Greenfield Town Councilor at Large

Proud Greenfield resident and co-owner of sister restaurants Hope & Olive and Magpie Wood-fired Pizzeria, board member Jim Zaccara believes the old adage, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Along with his business partners Evelyn Wulfkhule and sister Maggie Zaccara, Jim feels that it is possible for a local economy to beat the economic odds when it focuses on creative marketing and community building, along with smart growth. When not busy at work, Jim is busy at home with his partner Cathy and their two great boys, Henry and August.

Meet the GBA Coordinator:

Catherine Snyder was a journalist and communications writer before heading to the Conway School of Landscape Design for a master’s degree in sustainable landscape planning and design. She now uses her passion for economic development and arts and culture to promote Greenfield as the coordinator of the Greenfield Business Association. She also speaks and writes about sustainable land use, volunteers at her sons’ school garden, and helps clients connect to the natural world through landscape design.

Office Hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

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