We rely on our Board of Directors for guidance on important issues and decisions that affect the mission and direction of MEFA.

CHAIRMAN

Joseph F. Hunt, Esq.
Managing Partner (retired)
Bingham McCutchen LLP

Mr. Hunt is retired from the law firm of Bingham McCutchen LLP. He formerly served as Managing Partner.

MEMBERS

Michael T. Duffy
Executive Director
City on a Hill Charter School

Mr. Duffy is Executive Director of a Boston-based charter school that prepares students for college and develops the habits of good citizenship. He also oversees the school's budget and fundraising, including a capital campaign. Previously, he served as Head the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation; Head of the AIDS Action Committee; Founding Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Media and Technology Charter High School; and a Member of the Human Rights Campaign.



James P. McIntyre, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President
Boston College

Dr. McIntyre is the Senior Vice President of Boston College and formerly served as Vice President for University Relations from 1976 to 2006, and as Vice President for Student Affairs from 1968 — 1976. He began his career at Boston College in 1959. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he has also taught a variety of courses and has published numerous articles in professional journals. Dr. McIntyre has been actively involved in numerous professional and civic organizations throughout his career. 

Mr. Keswick is the President of Keswick Consulting LLC, a Boston-based government relations and business development firm.   Previously, he worked in the Massachusetts Governor’s Office for Governors Weld, Cellucci and Swift in several high-ranking positions including Deputy Chief Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff.   Mr. Keswick serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Bridgewater State College and is a member of the New England Governors’ Conference and the Republican Governors’ Association. He is an alumnus of Boston College.

William J. Papp, Jr.
Managing Director of Institutional Equity Sales
Pacific Crest Securities

Mr. Papp is the Managing Director of Institutional Equity Sales at Pacific Crest Securities. Mr. Papp has held similar positions with Lehman Brothers, BancIreland, Bank of Boston, and Prudential Equity Group, Inc.




Keith C. Shaughnessy
President & CEO
Metapoint Partners

Mr. Shaughnessy is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Metapoint Partners, which he co-founded in 1988. He was previously Division Executive/Managing Director of the Acquisition Finance Division of Bank of Boston.


EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Leslie Kirwan
Secretary
Executive Office for Administration and Finance (Represented by Henry Dormitzer, Undersecretary)

Daniel O'Connell
Secretary
Executive Office of Economic Development (Represented by Kevin Sanginario, Department of Business and Technology)