CPC Board Members
Larson Rogers, Ph.D., President and Liaison to Greenagers, is Department Chair in Computer Technologies at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. In addition to managing a department and developing new programs for the college in the fast-growing area of IT, he teaches courses in C++, Java and Android Development. Over many years as a teacher at all levels, he has sought to help young people learn science, math and technology in personally meaningful ways. He holds a doctorate in Science Education, where his research interests include the relationship between ethics and science in science learning; sustainability education; and how learning communities embody practical knowledge. In addition, Dr. Rogers works part-time as a software engineer for a small company and volunteers as a research physicist for a non-profit organization pursuing renewable energy.
Tony Holt, Vice President, holds a BA from the University of Maine ('69), and a J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law ('74). He has had a private law practice in Colorado and Maine for over 30 years. Mr. Holt lives and works in Portland, Maine, where he is active in politics on the state and local levels. He is a founder of the Japan America Society of Maine and a member of the Board of Directors of Portland Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys bicycle racing, triathalons, and hiking in the mountains.
Kathleen Frome, Secretary, holds a BS and a Master's degree in Education of the Deaf. She taught deaf children in the public school systems for ten years and is currently a licensed Social Worker, working with people with developmental disabilities. She is also a Certified Professional Midwife and has dedicated her work of the past 27 years to restoring beauty, continuity and harmony with Nature to the birth process.
Laraine Lippe, Finance Coordinator, BA in Linguistics, MIA, MBA, has worked as a Project Manager in both the non-profit and corporate worlds. Outside of her project management work, one of her greatest interests (and joys) is to find funding for worthwhile humanitarian projects. While working recently as a volunteer in a small village in Ghana, she established a Community Fund that enables local fishermen and farmers to gain easier access to the larger bank loans they need to expand their businesses. She also manages a scholarship fund that enables young AIDS orphans to attend primary school in Burkina Faso.
Barbara Boughton, Executive Director, is an interior designer, artist and group facilitator. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the Gestalt Institute of the Berkshires. Ms. Boughton is founder of "Creating Home from the Inside Out," a workshop designed to empower clients to manifest peace in themselves, in their homes and communities, and ultimately on the planet. She is also a certified Zumba Fitness instructor. Ms Boughton was the President of the original Berkshire chapter of the CPC.
Judith Bach, MA in psychology and Ph.D. in Human Science (Human Systems Design), was a co-founder and director of the Berkshire Center for Psychosynthesis, a psychological training center, and has been in private practice for over 30 years. Combining a life-long interest in community building with psychological understanding, Dr. Bach has taught seminars on human system design in Europe and has published numerous articles on community design. She is currently co-authoring a book on creating workplace communities.
Kathy Crowe, the designer of this website, has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English literature. She has specialized in communications for over 30 years, including 10 as a newspaper writer, editor, reporter and designer. Her current focus is visual communications, particularly web, graphic and exhibit design. She is also a certified tai chi instructor.
Nanette Hucknall, BA, was co-founder and President of the original CPC, 1978-1990. She and Dr. Bach have designed and facilitated problem-solving think tanks of artists, scientists and philosophers. In recent years they have designed and presented psychologically-oriented workshops locally and internationally. Formerly a manager in the corporate world, Ms. Hucknall is the author of "Finding Your Work, Loving Your Life" and currently works as a career therapist and psychotherapist.
Korey Klink holds a BA in Spanish/Business Administration from the University of Wisconisin Eau Claire, and Masters degree in Telecommunications from Saint Mary's University in Minnesota. He has worked in the Telecommunications industry for 20 years where he has held various leadership positions, primarily in the Customer Support and Program Management area. He currently leads a Program Management team for large national and international customer implementations. He enjoys tai chi, scuba diving, and long trips on his Harley Davidson.