Board of Directors
Charles Clarkson: Board Chairman (2009) & Secretary
After 20 years as a leader in the robotics, industrial control and non-telecom fiber optic fields, where he acquired, founded and managed various companies, Charles Clarkson retired as CEO to devote all of his time to family, travel and helping those in need.
His career began in New York City with a large consulting and financial services firm, where he was involved with many global petroleum, manufacturing, shipping and telecommunication clients, and served as head of that firm's practice in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with responsibilities for certain client activities in Latin America and West Africa.
His career path later took him on a northerly trajectory, with positions in Connecticut and the Boston area, where his corporate office was located. During his business career he had the opportunity to observe and experience many cultures in Asia, Africa and South America, helping form his belief that life is precious and fragile, and the stronger must reach out to assist others less fortunate.
Mr. Clarkson lived with his two daughters and Airedale Terrier in Europe before returning to New Hampshire and is also involved with other not-for-profit organizations.
Martha (Marty) Lefebvre: Board Treasurer
Marty Lefebvre is currently Vice-President, Asst. Treasurer and Finance Officer of Franklin Savings Bank where she has worked for 27 years. She is a lifelong New Hampshire resident, and is a graduate of Franklin High School and Plymouth State College. She continued her banking education at the New England School of Banking at Williams College, and the Moore School of Business at USC.
Marty has three daughters, Nicole, Julianne and Suzanne, all graduates of Winnisquam Regional High School, and two granddaughters, Olivia and Izabella. She is an avid sports fan, from her daughters' Lassie League, softball and field hockey days, to the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics. She loves to walk, write and spend most of her free time with her family. Her daughters live in Northfield, Rhode Island and California, her parents in Lebanon, NH and her brothers in New Mexico, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Paul Lavallee: Board Member, Past Board Chairman (2008) & Incorporator
Paul Lavallee volunteers as a board member and brings more than 30 years of extensive leadership experience both in the software business and in industry. Paul has served as chairman and director on several boards and founded VentureFuel. He volunteers on the board of RiverzEdge Art Project (a non profit that helps teens in Northen R.I.) and the Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative.
Paul holds an M.B.A. from Providence College and a B.S. in Accounting from Roger Williams University where he volunteers on the advisory board of the Gabelli School of Business. He is a passionate motorcycling enthusiast and has built custom Harley Davidson motorcycles. Paul also enjoys boating, racquetball, golf and snowmobiling.
Paul and his wife live in Bristol, NH and in RI. His daughter and son-in-law live, for the moment, in Switzerland where she is a psychologist for the University of Basel and editor of an international psychology magazine and he is a cancer researcher. His son and daughter-in-law live in RI with his granddaughter where he is a contract digital video professional, and she is a graphic artist. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paullavallee.
Cell: 508 942 2530
Jeff Caron: Board Member and Incorporator
Jeff Caron leads Mount Prospect Academy as Executive Director with over 18 years of dedication to Becket Family of Services beginning as residential staff at the Becket Academy in 1990. Residential Director, Principal, Head of Schools, and Admissions Director are all leadership roles that Jeff has achieved throughout his tenure at Becket. Jeff's experience provides him with a wealth of leadership skills placing him at the head of Mount Prospect Academy today.
Mr. Caron earned his Masters of Education in School Guidance from Plymouth State College in 1991. Jeff continued his professional development interests and received his Masters of Education for School Principal K-12 and Certificate for Advanced Graduate Studies, Curriculum Development, and Academic Leadership in 2001. Jeff resides in Plymouth, New Hampshire with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Richard and Rebecca.
Jeff has initiated major changes at MPA, such as leading reformation of the residential building and integrating Community Clinicians in the residential dorms. Jeff strongly believes in using a hands-on approach with administration. "We need managers in the dorms to guide our students and mold our faculty to be on the cutting edge of staff development." Jeff's insights and advice coming from his expertise in the recovery field and as it relates to running residential programs and non-profits are invaluable.
Bill Dailey: Board Member and Incorporator
Bill Dailey is retired and is active in charity work in New Hampshire. He is involved with the Bridge House Homeless Shelter in Plymouth which is a 22-bed facility serving individuals and families. The shelter helps residents move successfully from homelessness to independent living. He is also on the board of the Plymouth Area Community Closet, an organization assisting needy individuals in the 10-town surrounding area. PACC distributes funds to assist people with their fuel expenses, maintains a food pantry, provides free meals on a weekly basis, and operates a clothing thrift shop. The proceeds from the PACC Thrift Shop finance the other services.
Prior to retiring as Chairman and CEO of Pezrow Food Brokerage Companies, and moving to NH, Bill lived in the NY metro area.
Bill has been actively involved in a number of charities. While living in NJ, he helped build a 50-person homeless shelter in Paterson. He served on the Board of the NJ Food Bank and was an active fund raiser from many other charitable organizations in the area. Bill has also served as the chair of the Plymouth Congregational Church Mission Committee, which has be instrumental in starting many not for profit organizations locally.
Bill lives with his wife Nancy in Holderness. They are the parents of three daughters and have eight grandchildren. He is very excited about the positive work that is being accomplished at Webster Place Recovery Center, and has been instrumental as a guiding force.
George Howard III: Board Member, Incorporator and Past Treasurer
George Howard III is an attorney and lives with his wife in Holderness, NH. He volunteers as Chairman of the Little Church Theater, whose mission is to initiate, develop and offer programs, events and instructions in theater, music, dance, art, literature, crafts, cooking and recreation in order to enrich, educate, entertain and empower the people of Holderness and the surrounding municipalities.
Practice Areas: Asbestos Litigation; Negligence; Products Liability; Real Estate; Medical Malpractice; Civil Litigation; Wills and Estates. Admitted: 1979, Pennsylvania; 1981, New Jersey; Law School: Washington College of Law of American University; University of Baltimore, J.D., 1977; College: East Carolina University, A.B., 1971; Member: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Law Biography: Law Clerk to Hon. Nicholas S. Nunzio, 1978 and Hon. Eugene Hamilton, 1979, Associate Judges, Superior Court, Washington, D.C. (also at Cherry Hill, New Jersey Office); Born: Alexandria, Virginia.
George has been instrumental in helping to ensure the legal advice sought by, and the legal structure of, the organization and provides the proper foundation for governance and compliance with regulatory statutes. George works closely with the board and our attorneys of record: Sulloway & Hollis P.L.L.C.
Past Chairmen:
Paul Lavallee (2008: Start-up Operations Opening Year)
Doug Smith (2007): Start-up Construction Renovations)
Past Board Members:
Melanie Fisk: Retired Board Member, Retired Incorporating Board Member with service from 2007 through May, 2010
Melanie "Mel" FiskM is a NH native who returned in 1985 from western NY to pursue a more countrified life for herself and her son. A semi-retired medical para-professional she has worked in DNA research, surgery, and Fast Squad/Rescue training. Mel is a Hospice volunteer, private-duty in-home elder care worker, avid gardener, farmer and mentor to young women at risk.
She lives in Holderness with her 91-year-old mother and helps to maintain a small farm in the Connecticut valley that uses working steers and oxen as its major farm "machinery".
Photo top left: Bishop Gene Robinson Poses with members of the Webster place Board of Directors. Left to right seated: Bishop Robinson, Martha Lefebvre, CFO of Franklin Savings Bank and Board Treasurer, Alex Ray, Owner of The Common Man and Founder of Webster Place. Standing: Atty. George Howard, Founding Board Member, Bill Dailey, Founding Board Member, Paul Lavallee, Founding Board Member and Board Chairman, Charles Clarkeson, Board Secretary, and Mel Fisk, Founding Board Member.
