Role: Board of Directors

Kevin Husson Kevin Husson is a career educator with 30 years of experience, having spent the majority of his career as a classroom teacher and currently serving as the Assistant Principal at Howe-Manning Elementary School in Middleton, MA. He is also the owner and founder of Seacoast Technology Workshops, which organizes hands-on technology workshops centered […]

Beth Wonson Since 2010, Beth Wonson, CEO and Founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®, has coached hundreds of C-suite professionals in Fortune 500s and the non-profit sector to have meaningful, drama-free conversations. Clients learn to end miscommunication mishaps, chaos, and costly conflicts. In turn, they create a culture that fosters greater employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. […]

Chris Ortiz Chris Ortiz is the Associate Director of Leadership Development and oversees the Team Development Center at Shaver’s Creek. He is also an instructor for the Recreation Parks and Tourism Management Department at Penn State University where he teaches Leadership and Group Dynamics.  Before returning to academia, Chris worked for 10 years at High […]

Beth Buoro Beth Buoro currently works as the coordinator of the Southwest Center for Educator Support at Keene State College. Prior to this, she was a member of High 5’s Edge of Leadership (EOL) team for three years. Beth earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from William Paterson University followed by a Master’s […]

Elizabeth Bianchi Elizabeth Bianchi currently works at Kindle Farm School, an alternative school in Newfane, Vermont, serving boys ages 10-18, as the clinical supervisor.  In her role, she supports students clinically while also helping staff and teams best support these students’ emotional growth and development. An average day for Elizabeth might include hiking, snowboarding, observing […]

Nicki Hall Nicki Hall brings to her Board service thirty years plus in adventure education in a career that included various roles: trainer coordinator, program designer and facilitator, program administrator, and co-founder of High 5 Adventure Learning Center. Officially retired, Nicki remains active(eliminated a phrase) in coaching, in addition to serving on the board. She is […]

Tom Skinner Tom Skinner serves as the current President of the Board of Directors at High 5.  He retired in 2015, following a professional career including 17 years of government service in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and 19 years in high-tech management for the likes of Digital and E. I. DuPont De Nemours. […]

Brian Kirk Brian Kirk is Head of Mergers & Acquisitions with SunEdison. He joined the Board in 2017 and brings extensive experience in financial planning, risk evaluation, and strategic planning and restructuring. Brian lives in Winchester, MA, with his wife and two sons. Brian graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. degree in Political Science, […]

John Martin John Martin is a founding member of the High 5 Board of Directors since January 2000, and past President. He has served for all of our 24 years. Recently retired, John was the head of Security for C&S Wholesale Grocers; one of the 10 largest privately owned companies in the U. S., with annual […]