Cape Cod Business Networking

Board of Directors

Erin Madden: Marketing Consultant, Cape Cod Broadcasting Erin has been with Cape Cod Broadcasting and CapeCod.com since June of 2003. She works as a Marketing Consultant for the media group and helps businesses grow their market share with effective advertising. She has seen how successful radio is in helping businesses to achieve their goals, however, believes every business should use a mix of media to reach their target market. Her involvement with the Cape Cod Young Professionals has been an extremely positive experience both professionally and personally. She encourages others who are interested in expanding their network and meeting some wonderful new friends to join the Cape Cod Young Professionals. She says, "people like to do business with people they know and trust, so if you want to be successful, you have to get out there and network." In addition to her involvement with the Cape Cod Young Professionals, Erin is a leadership team member of the Village Business Partners BNI chapter in Osterville, and is an active member of the Cape Cod and Hyannis Chambers of Commerce. Erin grew up in the Mid-Cape, graduated from Barnstable High School in 2000 and from Suffolk University in 2005 with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Public Relations. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and friends. Erin resides in West Barnstable with her boyfriend Patrick.

Gary Sheehan: President & CEO, Cape Medical Supply Mr. Sheehan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cape Medical Supply. In this role, he oversees all operations of Cape Medical Supply with particular focus areas of growth, government affairs, strategic partnerships, financial planning and forecasting, strategic planning, marketing, acquisition related activity, and on maintaining the highest service levels possible.  In additon to his role at Cape Medical Supply, Mr. Sheehan serves the following organizations through Directorships, Advisory Roles, and Consulting Assignments; Cape and Islands United Way, Cape Cod Young Professionals, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Focus, Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod, To Your Good Health: A Healthcare Newsletter, Gerson Lehman Group, and Guidepoint Global.  Mr. Sheehan is frequently quoted in industry publications and the local media and has spoken at national conventions, to groups of investing professionals, and to federal legislators on the state of affairs in the home medical equipment and respiratory care industry.   Mr. Sheehan also writes a regular column in "To Your Good Health: A Healthcare Newsletter," in which he shares his views on the healthcare industry and discusses relevant and timely information pertaining to legislative issues, personal health matters, and new technologies available to patients in their homes.  Mr. Sheehan is a graduate of Boston College and earned his MBA from Suffolk University; he lives in West Yarmouth with his wife and son.

Moira Noonan-Kerry: Director of Economic Development, Community Development Partnership Moira Noonan-Kerry is the Director of Economic Development at the Community Development Partnership (CDP). The CDP is a community-based organization, promoting economic development and affordable housing in the eight Lower Cape towns. The Economic Development Program that she manages supports small business owners on the Lower Cape by providing education, training, counseling, networking opportunities and micro loans. Moira has been with the CDP since 2002.   Moira's involvement in the field of Community Development began during her undergraduate term at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was deeply engaged with a Grassroots Community Development Program, completed an internship focused on affordable housing issues with the Valley Community Development Corporation in Northampton, MA, and designed and completed her Bachelor's Degree with an Individual Concentration in Social Change through Community Development. Moira is certified in basic mediation, through Cape Mediation and completed the Community Leadership Institute of Cape Cod and the Islands. Moira has lived full-time on the Cape since the fall of 2001 and currently resides on the Lower Cape with her husband Scott.

Mike Robinson: Vice President, Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc. Michael Robinson was born and raised in Dennis, Massachusetts, and graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. He went on to pursue a degree in Health Care Administration from Ithaca College in New York and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. After earning his Bachelor's Degree, Mr. Robinson worked in Finance and Strategic Planning for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Partners Health Care System in Boston, MA. Mr. Robinson has been employed by Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency since 2003 and currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. The company, which now employs more than 90 people, specializes in Insurance, Employee Benefits, Investments & Retirement. Mr. Robinson is a member of the Board of Directors of both the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA of Cape Cod, and is a Co-Founder/Board Member of the Cape Cod Young Professionals. He also is Co-Chairman of the Golf Committee at the YMCA of Cape Cod, a Member of the RHCI Golf Committee, and a Member of the Grants Committee at The Cape Cod Foundation. Mr. Robinson currently lives in Yarmouthport, Mass., with his wife, Kim.

Lynn Mason-Small: Director of Marketing, Mid-Cape Home Centers/Complete Home Concepts Lynn currently runs the marketing, events and community relations team for the Cape's largest building materials and home decor supplier, Mid-Cape Home Centers/Complete Home Concepts.  Previously, Lynn was the Director of Communications and Marketing at the Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, joining the Chamber after being the Operations Manager for the Strategic Programs & Events group at Computerworld, an IDG Company, in Framingham, MA. Prior to that, Mrs. Mason-Small lived and worked in California and was responsible for corporate group and association meeting planning. A Cape Cod Native, she is a graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School and the University of Massachusetts. In addition to the Board of the CCYP, Lynn also sits on the recruitment committee of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cape & Islands, the NARI marketing committee, and the Construction Technology Advisory Committee for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich.   She lives in Yarmouth with her husband, Nathan Small and son's Liam and Joshua.

Shawn DeLude: Owner, Nauset Disposal Shawn DeLude has been in the Solid Waste industry for over 18 years. Having worked in both private and corporate firms, Shawn felt there was a huge need for a local company dedicated to bringing complete waste removal to customers located on Cape Cod. In 1999 he opened Nauset Disposal, and now boasts a customer base of approximately 500 businesses and 3000 homes. Committed to helping his customers grow Shawn founded WeSupportLocalBusiness.com in 2006. WESLB is an online Membership of Businesses and consumers dedicated to supporting the local economy. Living in orleans with his two dogs, Shawn is a licensed Coast Guard Master and when he is not working is probably off-shore fishing. Shawn was awarded the “Rising Star” award by the Massachussetts SBA in 2007. Shawn is very proud to be on the board of the CCYP and believes that with all the challenges facing young people that the CCYP can make a difference.

Mike Belcher: Director of Membership, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Mike was born and raised on the South Shore. He graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Bachelors degree in English, writing specification and a minor in studio art. Mike began working at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce in 2006 as a membership account executive. Currently the Director of Membership at the chamber, his job includes, membership and ad sales, event planning, and some web and document design

Ben LaMora: Owner, Lineal, Inc, Architects + Builders Ben LaMora and his wife, Alyssa LaMora own and operate Lineal INC, Architects + Builders. Based in Barnstable MA, they consistently provide their customers with thoughtful, high end residential and commercial design / build services. Ben graduated from Syracuse University School of Architecture in 2001 and moved to Cape Cod in 2004. Shortly after moving to the Cape, he was made aware of CCYP and was encouraged by the potential of bringing together a group of like minded young professionals to help shape the future of the area.

Kevin MacArthur: President & CEO, Secure Networks for Small Business  Kevin formed Secure Networks with the goal of bringing these experiences to small and mediums sized businesses who cannot afford a full time IT professional on staff. The Secure Networks’ business model is designed around helping his clients get the most out of their IT dollar. Businesses throughout the world are now outsourcing their IT needs. Secure Networks is able to offer the same full time support and services as a full time employee at a fraction of the cost. Kevin is a Cape Cod Native that moved back to the Cape after 8 years of living in the Metro West area. After enjoying the corporate environment, he decided to move back to Cape Cod with his wife Laura and settled in Sandwich. Kevin and Laura recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Logan James and look forward to future endeavors.
Melissa Sanderson: Monitoring Program Manger, Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermans Association  Melissa Sanderson moved to the Cape in 2004 to work with the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association after graduating with her Masters in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke University.  She has worn many hats with CCCHFA since then: Cooperative Research Coordinator, Development Director, and now Monitoring Program Manager.  Mel is leading the CCCHFA’s efforts to develop, test, and implement technical solutions for monitoring and managing Sectors in New England.  This includes electronic video monitoring, custom databases, and mapping tools.  “Protecting both the fish and the fishermen is often a delicate balancing act, but incredibly rewarding at the end of the day.” Despite her Minnesota roots, the Cape Cod salt and sand have gotten under her skin and she is “hooked” on the Cape.  After living in Los Angeles and North Carolina, the Cape’s demographics were quite a change, so Melissa was delighted to discover a network of young people on the Cape.  She has been a member of CCYP since its first year.  Melissa joined the BOD in 2009 and is excited to assist CCYP in strengthening the voice of Cape Cod’s young professionals. Melissa lives in Brewster with her hive of honey bees.
Christopher J. Ward: Partner, LaTanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, P.C. Christopher is an attorney with the law firm of LaTanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, P.C. in Orleans, Massachusetts.  He concentrates his practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and taxation.  Chris is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Florida, as well as the United States Tax Court. Chris was born in Newton, Massachusetts.  He attended the University of Vermont (B.A. 1995), Western New England College School of Law (J.D. 2001) and Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M 2002).  Chris is a member of the Barnstable, Massachusetts, Florida and American Bar Associations.  He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Cape Cod Estate Planning Council and was appointed to the Trust Fund Advisory Board for the Town of Barnstable in 2006.  Chris lives in Centerville with his wife, Debby Ward, and his two daughters, Madeleine and Cameron.
Jennifer Bayuk: Sales; WeSupportLocalBusiness.com & Nauset Disposal Moving from New Jersey to Dennis as a kid, Jenn’s family quickly became part of the Local scene during their years owning and running The Village Deli in West Dennis. Always laughing at obscure instances, Jennifer’s genuine personality and contagious giggle is quickly recognized by those who know her from throughout the years. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Jenn continued her education at Green Mountain College in Vermont where she obtained her degree in Liberal Arts. Reluctantly leaving Vermont after college, Jenn found herself all over the country. From being a nanny on Hawaii, to managing a flower shop in Washington D.C., Jenn also spent time selling loan packages to families with college bound children. These varied jobs gave Jenn a wealth of experience and eventually landed her in Boston. There she worked for an educational software company. While in Boston, Jenn soon began to long for the Cape she had left years before. In 2005 she returned to Dennis where she continued her career as a marketing consultant for the WQRC radio station. During a routine customer consultation, Jenn became enthralled with a local business by the name of Nauset Disposal and their dedication to a project they started called We Support Local Business.com. This interest created the opportunity for Jennifer to join the Nauset Disposal team as the WESLB.com account manager.
Jeffrey Cotto: Asst. Vice President & Sales Executive; Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc.  Jeffrey is a Cape Cod Native who lives in Yarmouth Port.  He is a graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth High School and attended the University of Hawaii, majoring in Marketing.  He is currently a member of the Cape Cod Landscaping Association, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, and is the Events Committee Co Chair of the Cape Cod Young Professionals.  He enjoys the outdoors, surfing,and photography.

 Jennifer Armandi:
Branch Service Specialist, Eastern Bank