LeadingAge Massachusetts Elects New Officers and Trustees at 2025 Annual Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sarah Lacasse, Vice President
LeadingAge Massachusetts
slacasse@leadingagema.org | 617-244-2999
www.leadingagema.org

Worcester, MA — October 15, 2025 — More than 200 leaders in aging services gathered at the College of the Holy Cross for the 71st Annual Meeting of the Membership and Achievement Awards Celebration, hosted by LeadingAge Massachusetts, the statewide nonprofit trade association representing mission-driven aging services providers. The event celebrated leadership, innovation, and the collective impact of the Commonwealth’s nonprofit aging services community.

The evening also marked a leadership transition on the LeadingAge Massachusetts Board of Trustees, as Margaret Mantoni, CEO of The Loomis Communities, was elected Chair of the Board, succeeding Walter Ramos, President and CEO of Rogerson Communities, who will continue to serve as Immediate Past Chair.

“I am deeply honored to accept the role of Chair of the Board for LeadingAge Massachusetts,” said Mantoni. “Our field faces both tremendous challenges and extraordinary opportunities. Workforce pressures, evolving care models, and the growing needs of those we serve all require us to think boldly and act collectively. LeadingAge Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to be our unifying voice—advocating for our mission, sharing best practices, and strengthening one another.”

At the Annual Business Meeting, members elected the following officers and trustees:

Officers

Chair: Margaret Mantoni, The Loomis Communities

Chair-Elect: Joseph Frias, North Hill

Treasurer: James Freehling, Brookhaven at Lexington

Secretary: Matthew Hollingshead, NewBridge on the Charles

Immediate Past Chair: Walter Ramos, Rogerson Communities

Trustees

Susan Cwieka, Youville Assisted Living Residences

Christopher Golen, Carleton-Willard Village

Kathy Martin, Glenmeadow

“We are deeply grateful for the dedication and vision of our volunteer leaders,” said Elissa Sherman, President of LeadingAge Massachusetts. “Their guidance ensures that the association remains strong, responsive, and forward-thinking as we work together to support mission-driven organizations across the Commonwealth.”

About LeadingAge Massachusetts

LeadingAge Massachusetts is the trade association representing the Commonwealth’s non-profit aging services providers. Our members are collaborative, respected, and forward-thinking organizations focused on meeting the needs of older adults.

LeadingAge Massachusetts serves the full spectrum of aging services providers, including nursing homes, assisted living residences, rest homes, life plan communities, home and community-based services, and affordable senior housing organizations. We champion mission-driven organizations that are the backbone of their communities and work to ensure that all older adults in Massachusetts have access to quality care and supportive services in the place they call home.