A collaborative effort to enhance and sustain the momentum of Worcester’s renaissance
The Worcester Homecoming team is aimed at driving inclusive economic growth in the region and building a strong network of notable alumni who feel deeply connected to our city and community.
Our Team
Homecoming Board Co-Chairs
Sherri Pitcher, Notre Dame Academy
Thomas E. Ryan, Brakeley Briscoe, Inc.
Honorary Chair
Megan Fletcher, Benefit Cosmetics
Finance Co-Chairs
Chancellor Michael F. Collins, MD, UMass Chan Medical School
Ralph Crowley, Jr., Polar Beverages
John C. Roche, The Hanover Insurance Group
Finance Committee
Michael P. Angelini, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey
Ronald Fraser, Avidia Bank
Abraham Haddad, D.M.D
Marketing Committee
Catherine Mailloux Deane
Timothy Hally, Munq
Deborah Penta, PENTA Communications, Inc.
Program Committee
Melanie Bonsu, Saint-Gobain
Dennis Kerrigan, The Hanover Insurance Group
Troy Siebels, The Hanover Theater
Noreen Johnson Smith, Ecotarium
Expat Committee
Paul Demoga, Esq.
Roseann Fitzgerald
Patricia N. Peterleitner, Journey Education
Peter Stanton, Worcester Business Journal
William Wallace, Museum of Worcester
Ex-Officio
James P. McGovern, Congressman
Mayor Joseph M. Petty
Eric D. Batista, City Manager
Harriette L. Chandler, Former Senate President
Executive Director
Edward P. Madaus
Program & Operations Manager
Kara Metraw
Event Director
Suzanne DeGeorge