Betsy Bair

Gregg Baker

Robert Collins

Kathy Doody

Since retiring in spring of 2023, Betsy has amped up her volunteer involvement with Groton Neighbors, now serving as co-chair of the Membership Engagement & Outreach committee in addition to working as a back-office staffer. Her professional background includes editing, program planning, and project managing in the conferences and event industry, which serves her well in her roles. She enjoys walking, working out, playing pickleball, and gathering with friends and family.

Gregg recently retired after 40 years working in the addictions field, the past 25 as Director of Addictions at a Public Health hospital. He has experience in program development, grants and nonprofit work. His interests include birding, hiking and photography. He has resided in Groton since 1986.

Bob has been an attorney since 1981, and maintains a practice in Groton focused on zoning, land use, and real estate. He has been active in municipal affairs for over forty years, serving in both elected and appointed positions. Assisting family members and clients has led to his awareness of the acute need of assistance, services, and advocacy as individuals age. Bob's principal forms of recreation are his work (I am the luckiest guy on earth) and interacting with people. His interests include local history, municipal affairs, antique autos, gardening, and collecting almost anything.

Kathy and her husband have lived in Groton since 1991. While raising their two boys, she participated as a coach or volunteer in many of Groton's youth sports and organizations, making many wonderful friends along the way. After retiring from a 35 year career in Manufacturing and Engineering Management, she joined Groton Neighbors in 2023 and has been an active member since. Her passion for teamwork and process improvement quickly led to a position on the back-office staff, allowing her to understand the day-to-day operations and to interact with many of the founding members. She is looking forward to her new role and hoping to contribute to the continued growth of the Groton Neighbors Community. Kathy enjoys reading mysteries, walking her dogs, has a love-hate relationship with golf and is a proud, 20 year member of the "Stick Chicks" ice hockey team.

Carole Greenfield

Sheila Julien

Jason Kauppi

Sarah Lacasse

Excited to join our leadership team, Carole is a refugee from high tech where she was in engineering, product management, and marketing among other roles. Carole also co-founded and led AdventuRides, a recreational bicycling organization, for 14 years. Carole has a wealth of leadership experience with non-profit organizations. Having served on both Operations and Membership Marketing & Outreach teams, Carole brings a uniquely broad understanding to her new role.

Sheila moved to Groton with her husband and their two boys in 2002. In 2023, she retired after 12 years with Fidelity Bank, which followed a long career as a management consultant with experience in strategic planning, process innovations, business writing, and accounting & finance. She has an MBA, a CPA, a black belt in Six Sigma, and an MA in English. She enjoys gardening, reading, walking with friends, and listening to people talk about their lives. Sheila joined Groton Neighbors in 2022 because she has an interest in helping people age comfortably in their homes.

Jason joined Groton Neighbors in 2022. His interest stems from his personal experience helping aging neighbors live independently and his involvement in other charitable endeavors. A Groton native, Jason is a public relations consultant and serves as the elected town moderator. If you are near the Squannacook River, look for Jason fly fishing.



Sarah Lacasse has built her career in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on aging services and supporting organizations that serve older adults. She currently holds the role of Vice President at LeadingAge Massachusetts, a network of nonprofit aging services providers across the state. She has long appreciated the role community plays in supporting aging in place. She is excited to serve the Groton community and help make it an age-friendly place for all residents. Sarah moved to Groton in 2021 and lives with her husband, two sons, and their dog.

Stefanie Lempp

Rita McKinley

Barbara Raab

Mary Tibma

A long-time resident of Groton, Stefanie appreciates living in a community where people are active and engaged with each other and where there is an abundance of open space. Her background includes working nearly 30 years as a medical malpractice attorney, serving survivors of abuse at an area non-profit, organizing an annual backpack drive, and raising two amazing daughters. Stefanie enjoys hiking, skiing, ice hockey, yoga and mindfulness, playing the piano and flute, family time, and travel.

Rita has called Groton home since 1999. She joined Groton Neighbors in 2025 because she is a believer in the power of community and local connection. While raising her two children, she was very involved in school sports and scouting. Now, she is eager to apply her problem-solving skills and passion for community service to help Groton Neighbors achieve their mission. After an initial career in computer science and product marketing, Rita transitioned into education. She recently retired after a rewarding career as a Reading Specialist in elementary education. Rita loves music, reading, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She is an outdoor enthusiast and can often be found exploring Groton’s extensive trail network.

Barbara Raab moved to Groton in 2017 and was delighted to discover and join Groton Neighbors in 2024, drawn to its mission of helping older adults remain in their homes. She serves on the Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee, where she supports the onboarding of new members. Barbara retired in 2022 after a second career as a children’s librarian. Earlier in her career, she worked as a research analyst and project manager, evaluating mental health and human services programs, managing data and workflows, and focusing on outcome measurement. She and her dog, Josie, enjoy exploring Groton’s many trails and being part of the community she is thrilled to call home.

Mary is a newcomer to Groton having moved here in the fall of 2022. Joining Groton Neighbors has been a wonderful way to get to know the community and its residents. Having cared for her own parents who lived in their home into their 90s, she understands the needs of older folks wanting to remain independent. With lots of volunteer experience in the non-profit world, she is anxious to apply her skills in a new arena. Mary works for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but in her free time, enjoys all of what Groton has to offer. She lives on the lake and loves entertaining friends and family there.