The Leadership Team

Thomas M. Richert, Chief Development Officer

Tom Richert is a project executive with nearly 30 years experience in all facets of complex, multi-project program planning and execution. An authority on the optimization of project work, based on collaborative workflow processes, he is one of the first project professionals in the United States to employ lean project delivery methods to the management of construction projects. He is a member of the Lean Leaders Guild, an invitation-only membership group of project management professionals, and a member of the core leadership team for the New England Chapter of the Lean Construction Institute. more


Carl Yankowski, Brand Development & Marketing

A principal at Westerham Group, LLC, a management and consulting group that delivers breakthrough competitive advantage to Clients through disruptively creative products, branding, and demand generation. With highly experienced leaders, world-class core services, and value-added partners, the firm addresses the complete strategic and tactical business-building process. This includes positioning, elegant design, marketing, budget optimization, and results measurement.


Patrick Flaherty, Brand Development & Marketing

A principal at Westerham Group, LLC, in 2001, Patrick changed his focus from leading large multinational company’s marketing programs - and began working with small companies in and around the Boston area. Working with current management teams he leads the process of creating Positioning and Marketing strategies that help make these ventures focused, competitive and successful.


Grace Andrews, Park Staffing & Training Strategy and Implementation

Grace Andrews is an organizational development expert with direct experience in recruiting and training customer service teams in the hospitality industry. Grace is advising Tuscan River on property staffing and training. Grace’s consulting company provides expertise in management development, executive staffing strategy, board facilitation, and hospitality specific customer service training. Grace is a frequent keynote speaker and provides executive coaching services.


Doug Fleener, Retail Operations Advisor

Doug Fleener is a veteran retailer with over 25 years of hands-on retail experience with world-class retailers including Bose Corporation and The Sharper Image. He has also owned and operated his own specialty stores. In his ten years at Bose, Doug grew the Retail Direct Group from four to 100 stores and was instrumental in developing Bose’s unique and engaging retail methods.


Richard M. Presti, Senior Real Estate Advisor

The founding principal of Chapel Partners, Inc., Rich’s background includes extensive experience in finance, construction, and real estate, all performed exclusively for institutional clients. His recent work includes an engagement as development manager for a $17 million on-campus hospital project, with additional responsibilities of strategic planning, financial analysis, physician lease negotiations, and community relations. Through Chapel Partners, Rich has been responsible for over 1.5 million square feet of real estate development, development advisory services, and brokerage for medical research and related institutional markets.