Board of Directors

Jim was an owner of Elman Labels, Inc. before merging his company into S Freedman & Sons in 2011. He has a deep understanding of budgets and how to work…

Mary joined Hope Connections for Cancer Support as President & CEO, July 2018. She is originally from a small farming town in County Derry, Northern Ireland.  For the last 25+…

Cathy was introduced to Hope Connections by Sherry Haber, who was a former member of the Board.  When her husband, Arnie, was diagnosed and struggling with an incurable cancer, there…

Holly Funger was first introduced to Hope Connections as a participant in the caregivers group when her late husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2012.  On coming to Hope Connections,…

Pamela founded her creative agency, Clark Concepts, LLC., 22 years ago. She is a design and marketing services and professional with an extensive background designing and developing branding strategies for…

Larry is the participant representative on our Board.  He is also on staff and has been facilitating Relaxation & Tranquility since 2013. He is a M.Ed. & Reiki Master. His…

Joshua [Josh] H. Aronson is the executive vice president of Community Realty Company, Inc., a Washington DC based real estate firm that has been in business since 1963. Mr. Aronson…

Michael Aquilino is newly retired from Wells Fargo Bank, where he served as Managing Director for Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, an originator and servicer of multifamily loans. Prior to Wells…

Katey Grogan joined the Board at Hope Connections in 2017. She serves as President of K&G Enterprises, a government proposal support company. She has worked for fifteen years in government…

Abigail joined the Board at Hope Connections in 2018, where she is currently the Vice Chair.  She has served as Treasurer and been an active participant on the gala committee.…