Following are a list of the Friends standing committees, their charters, and membership. Excepting the Executive Committee, membership is open to anyone interested in offering their time, ideas, and involvement.
Executive Committee
Strategizes and monitors the work of the Friends and investigates revenue-generating opportunities. Membership consists of the Executive Officers of the Friends Board of Directors.
- James E. Rooney, Board President
- Timothy Kirwan, Vice President
- Shawn P. Ford, Board Treasurer
- Michael Cantalupa, Clerk
Communications Committee
Develops short and long-term marketing strategies, develops media and public relations programs, and ensures high-quality, consistent communications regarding the work of the Friends of Fort Point to the larger community.
- Lauri Howe (Co-Chair), Seaport Companies
- Stephanie Loeber (Co-Chair), InterContinental Boston
- Colette Randall, Institute of Contemporary Art
- Danielle McNally, Westin Waterfront
Fort Point Business Committee
Meets on a monthly basis to collaborate on specific issues as well as to network with one another. For more information, see our Businesses page.
Program Committee
Develops the Events Calendar and programs to be sponsored by the Friends, engages community members – in particular the Fort Point Channel Artist Community - to develop and implement high-quality, appealing programs.
- Shawn P. Ford (Chair), Historic Tours of America
- Ricardo Barreto, UrbanArts Institute
- Kristy Kime, Conventures
- Stephanie Loeber, InterContinental Boston
Friends Committee
Develop and manage programming for the wide range of individuals and businesses who wish to support the mission of the Friends of Fort Point Channel and ensure high-quality communications, benefits, and involvement for friends of the Friends.
- Beverly Wing (Co-Chair), Chinatown Coalition
- Sarah D. Kelly (Co-Chair), Boston Preservation Alliance
If you are interested in participating in the Friends Committees, please contact us at info@friendsoffortpointchannel.org.