Brenda Gould, Acting President
Business Optimization Specialist, Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants

Brenda joined the HFHGL Board in 2007 and has served 3 years as Treasurer, then elected VP in March 2010. She opened a business in spring 2010 - Business Optimization Specialist with Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants, where she works on a contingency basis to make sure companies get the best options and best prices for their telecommunication systems. Prior work experience includes 25 years of industry experience as a Business Operations Manager with Millipore Corporation in Billerica MA and Agamatrix in Salem, NH. Brenda lives in Westford, MA with her husband, Perry and two daughters, Jennifer and Danielle.She holds a BBA in accounting from Siena College in NY, and MBA in finance from Bentley College in Waltham.

James Saltonstall, Acting Vice President
Retired Executive

Jim retired in 2008 from Middlesex School, Concord, MA, where he served for 40 years as a teacher (French and Economics), coach, dorm head and, most recently, business manager. As business manager, he was responsible for budgets and financial accountability, buildings and grounds, human resources and he worked on many special projects with the head of school and trustees. In addition to the Lowell Habitat Board, Jim serves on the Boards of Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, the New England Grenfell Association and Communities for Restorative Justice in Concord. He lives in Carlisle with his wife, has two grown children and enjoys skiing, gardening and doing outdoor work around the house.

Jim Silva , Treasurer
Attorney and local/regional government official

Jim is an attorney with 10 years experience in intellectual property and business law. Additionally, he has served for 8 years as an elected or appointed local and regional government official. In particular Jim was a Selectman in the town of Westford from 2003 to 2006 and is a member of the Northern Middlesex Council of Government (2003 to present) for which he has been Chairman for the last three years. He also has extensive experience in municipal law regarding affordable housing having served on various local and regional affordable housing government groups.

Peter Mullin, Secretary
Attorney, Law Office of Peter J. Mullin

Peter J. Mullin is a sole practitioner attorney. His general practice law office concentrates in estate planning, small business and residential real estate. Prior to practicing law, he worked in high tech manufacturing as an engineering supervisor. He received a BA degree from Merrimack College, an MBA degree from Rivier College and a JD degree from Massachusetts School of Law. He is an active member of the Westford Rotary Club and sits on the Board of Directors for The Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Peter resides in Lowell with his wife, Ann. He has a stepdaughter, Robin, three grandchildren, Vanessa, Jonathan and Justin and one great-granddaughter, Emma.

Thomas Arrison
Certified Public Accountant, Arrison & Olden PC

I am a long time CPA and have been in my own practice in Littleton for about 20 years. Married and have two children and 3 grandchildren. I have lived in Westford for about six years. Grew up in Springfield, VT. Went to college at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst (when it was the only UMass) and Northeastern University. I would rather be playing soccer than writing this bio, other activities include biking and gardening.

Andy Barlow
Business Development, Parametric Technology Corporation

Andy Barlow is Senior Director of Business Development for Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC). PTC develops, markets, and supports product lifecycle management (PLM) software solutions and related services that enable companies to enhance their product development processes. Andy has been volunteering since college. He has been involved with the Lowell affiliate since 2000. He began by swinging a hammer. In 1995 he joined the board and has served as Vice President, President and currently chairs Board Development. While plastering a Habitat home he met his wife.

Daniel Bush
Senior District Executive, Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America

James L. Milinazzo
Mayor of Lowell, MA

James Milinazzo is a lifelong resident of Lowell. He is married to Anabel (Byrne), who is a school teacher. They have one daughter, Julie. James Milinazzo has a Master’s in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Merrimack College. Milinazzo is currently Vice President of Business Services at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union. He served the city as Executive Director of the Lowell Housing Authority from 1993-2002. He also served as the Director of the City of Lowell Division of Planning and Development.

Milinazzo was first elected to the Lowell city council in 2003. He served as the Vice-Mayor to Mayor William F. Martin, Jr in 2006 and 2007. Milinazzo has served on numerous subcommittees including Council Rules, Economic Development, Public Safety, and Zoning. Milinazzo has represented the city council on the North Middlesex Council of Governments and Community Teamwork, Inc.

Milinazzo has served the community on numerous boards and commissions: Lowell Plan, Inc., Lowell Development and Financial Corp., Lowell General Hospital, Community Teamwork, Inc., Massachusetts Real Estate Broker, Pollard Memorial Library, Adjunct Professor at Suffolk University, and Common Ground Development Corporation.

Marshall-Ben Tisdale
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

Marshall-Ben Tisdale has served on the Board since 2008 and has been President since 2009. Previously Marshall served on the board of the Roudenbush Community Center in Westford and is a current member and Past-President of the Westford Rotary club. Professionally, Marshall is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Marshall founded and has been managing the Edward Jones office in Westford, MA since 2004. Marshall and his wife, Beth have two kids.