WFOM President

Don is a native of Ohio and graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1962. He founded and operated the Candlewick Corporation, a chain of retail stores for 25 years. In 1993 he graduated from Boston University’s School of Financial Planning as a Certified Financial Planner and operated as Holm Investment Advisors. After retirement in 2006, he and his wife, Gail, moved to the Wolfeboro area. Don is an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church and a member of Care Givers of Wolfeboro.

WFOM Vice President, Concert Operations

Retired music educator from New Jersey
Member of Clearlakes Chorale and Chairman of music committee
Board Member New Hampshire Master Chorale
Member of P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Organization for women
Organist for Mirror Lake Community Church during summer months
BS Music Education, MA Music Education

WFOM Vice President, Programming

Resident of Wolfeboro since 1965. Taught English at Brewster Academy and was Dean of College Placement for 30 years. She is a Board member of VNA/ Hospice and active in supporting Hospice, the annual Hospice House Tour and initiator of the Hospice Tree of Memories and the Ski and Skate Swap. With husband Bob, they have written and published the history of Brewster Academy, The Brewster Story, 2011.

WFOM Vice President, Marketing

John grew up in Chicago and worked in Sales, Marketing and IT for IBM in the Midwest and NY areas until retirement. He served as Library Director for Brewster Academy from 1995 -1999. He and his wife, Evangelyn moved to Wolfeboro in 1996. John is active in Clearlakes Chorale and on the Wolfeboro Public Library Board of Trustees. BS General Science, MBA RPI

WFOM Secretary

Louise grew up in Chicago, graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, and received an MA degree from the University of Denver in Library Science. She worked in libraries in Colorado, Alaska, and Maine before becoming Director of the Wolfeboro Public Library in 1980, retiring from that position in 2002.  Currently, she is a member of the Rotary Club of Wolfeboro and is Historian for that club, a Coordinator for Caregivers of Wolfeboro, a member of the Advisory Board of Hearthstone Homes, Inc., and a volunteer for Medication Bridge at Huggins Hospital.  She has been on the WFOM Board since 2007.  She moved to Wolfeboro in 1977 with her husband Wayne and 2 children.

WFOM Treasurer

Bob is a graduate of Lehigh University’s School of Business and Economics, The Stonier Graduate School of Banking – Rutgers University, and University of Michigan’s Executive Education Program. He lived and worked in Connecticut for forty years as a commercial banker, a career that included line management positions and executive officer responsibilities. He and his wife acquired a home in Wolfeboro in 1997 and moved here full time in 2004. Bob has served on numerous boards during his career and after retirement.

Board Member At Large

A lifelong lover of all things music, Susan Brown is a trained pianist and a member of the Clearlakes Chorale. Known for her penchant for details and organization, Susan is currently part of the working retired. A passionate reader, her current volunteer service includes work with the Brewster Academy Library and the Gafney Library. Susan’s interests include music, art history, and gardening. Susan worked at the administrative level at Brewster Academy and in financial management at Huggins Hospital.  Within her career she was recognized and promoted for her notable results helping both colleagues and the broader organization. Susan also served as a substitute music teacher earlier in her career. Originally from Wilbraham MA, Susan studied music at the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee. She moved to Brookfield NH more than 30 years ago after traveling the world with her husband of 47 years, Ernie, a career Military Officer and U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. Susan has three grown daughters and three terrific grandchildren who she spoils every chance she gets.

Board Member at Large

Carl is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Until this past year he was a resident of Syracuse New York where he was Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the SUNY Upstate Medical University.  In Syracuse he served as President and in several other leadership roles on the board of the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music over a fifteen year period. He also served on several other not-for-profit boards. After 40 years of part time residency he and his wife Judith have made Wolfeboro their permanent home.

Board Member at Large

Jill is a native of New Hampshire and earned her Bachelor of Music from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame Indiana in 1983. She studied alto saxophone under Dennis Bamber and was an active member of the Notre Dame Marching Band. Since 1985, she has worked in the Governor Wentworth Regional School district. She serves as Academic coordinator of Art and Music for the district. Jill directed drama at the Middle School for over twenty years. She has been active in several organizations and performing ensembles over the years both as director and performer. She is school liaison for the Wolfeboro Friends of Music.

Board Member at Large

Liz was born in Massachusetts and lived in Sudbury with her husband, David and 2 children. She worked as an RN case manager. She was a scout leader with her children and was active in community. Liz moved to Wolfeboro in 1997. President of Wolfeboro Food Pantry 1998 – 2007. Wolfeboro Garden Club Board 1997-2006, President 2002-2004. Wolfeboro Garden Club Scholarship Committee 2010- present. VNAHSCC Board 2000-2010, Hospice volunteer 1997- present. First Congregational Church UCC Faith in Action Board 2000 -2006 and 2010 - present. Loves music!