Board of Directors

The CCCC Educational Foundation Board of Directors is a dynamic and committed group of local business and community leaders, alumni, and faculty who are dedicated to the mission of the Foundation. They believe in the importance of the community college and know it has a tremendous impact on the vitality of our region.

Officers

Linda Markham, Chair

Linda Markham

Linda is Former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cape Air, having led over 700 employees in four regions worldwide. Cape Air, along with sister airline Nantucket Airlines, is the largest commuter airline in the United States, flying to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

Linda joined Cape Air in 2002 as the Director of Human Resources. She was instrumental in developing a strategic plan and building a team to support the airline’s rapid expansion, focusing on operational excellence, growth, and sustainability.

In 2004, Linda was named Chief Administrative Officer and in 2013, Linda was promoted to President and named to the airline’s Board of Directors. In late 2021, Cape Air announced that Linda would serve as the airline’s CEO, effective January 1, 2022.

Passionate about the advancement of women in the industry, Linda serves on the board of Women in Aviation International. Linda was the first woman to serve as Chair of the Board for the Regional Airline Association and currently serves on the Association’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Linda is a past Board Chair for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. In April of 2020, Linda was appointed to Governor Baker’s State Reopening Advisory Board to address the COVID pandemic.

A native of Massachusetts, Linda splits her time between Florida and Cape Cod and loves to travel.

Rufus Jones, Vice Chair

Rufus Jones

Rufus is a retired Business Insurance vice president at Travelers Insurance Company. During his 43 ½ years (and at Aetna prior to 1996) Rufus led many senior underwriting teams responsible for underwriting production and profit, training and development, product development, and strategic planning. He has been active with fraternal and civic, faith-based organizations, independent school boards, Educational Foundations and leading and developing youth enrichment programs and positions while holding leadership positions in many organizations in Greater Hartford CT.

Rufus serves as an Executive Board Member for the Foundation and a member of its scholarship, governance, and finance committees. He is active with First Congregational Church of Yarmouth where he has served as Chair of the Board and a member of its Finance and Investment Committees. At First Church Rufus also serves as a Lector. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Yarmouth and served for several years as Chair of its DEIB committee and Director of Club Administration, He is also a Board member of the Yarmouth Rotary Club Foundation. Rufus is a past President of Advocates for a Community College (ACCE). ACCE is a non-profit mentoring and scholarship 501c-3 organization serving students who aspire to attend Cape Cod Community College. He is currently a mentor to four CCCC students who received ACCE scholarships.

Rufus is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BS in Education. He and his wife Laraine have two adult children and three grandchildren and live in Yarmouth Port. He enjoys golf, outdoor biking, Peloton biking, tennis, cooking, reading, and listening to jazz music.

Henry (Hank) Holden, Vice Chair

Hank Holden

Hank Holden is an active volunteer who has been involved with many local nonprofits, including the Cape Cod Foundation Board, the Creative Arts Center Board, the Cape Symphony Board and Cape Cod Hospital Event Chair. In addition, he has served his alma mater as alumni trustee for Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Mr. Holden retired in 2006, as Managing Director, Commonfund Securities, Inc.

Polyanna Rocha, Treasurer

Polyanna Rocha

Polyanna Rocha is Director of Finance & Operations at the Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis. She is fluent in English and Portuguese and is an active voice for international/ESL students. She is from Brazil and moved to this country in her early high school years. Ms. Rocha earned a degree in accounting at Cape Cod Community College, and went on for her bachelor’s at UMass, and a master’s in taxation at Bentley University. She is also an entrepreneur, owning a business on Cape Cod.

Michael Scott, Vice Treasurer

Michael Scott

Michael has more than three decades of financial leadership experience in financial services. He currently serves as Director of Finance & Operations at Retirement Solution Group (RSG). Prior to this he was with Bank of NY for nearly 20 years in senior finance roles across Boston, London and New York. His professional career started at State Street Bank & Trust in Boston where he served in a variety of finance positions over his 15-year career there.

Michael earned his MBA from Bentley University where he was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society. He also holds a BA in Financial Economics from Saint Anselm College. He is passionate about mentoring and leadership development, having sponsored numerous employee engagement and professional growth programs during his tenure at Bank of NY.

Michael is active in the Cape Cod community serving on the finance and scholarship committees of the Cape Cod Community College Foundation, as well as the Finance Committee of the YMCA of Cape Cod. He previously contributed to the Saint Anselm College Economics and Business Advisory Council and was on the board and finance committee of the Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity.

Michael moved to Cape Cod full-time in June of 2024 and lives in Barnstable Village with his wife. He has two grown children. Michael enjoys skiing, traveling and spending time with family.

Diane Donalson, Clerk

Diane Donalson

Diane Donalson is a Practice Manager II for Cape Cod Healthcare working for Cape Obstetrics & Gynecology and managing their three locations for the past 19 years. Most recently, she has taken on the responsibility of overseeing the Ambulatory OBGYN Service Line for Cape Cod Healthcare throughout the Cape. Prior to that, Diane worked for Bank of America in various roles including Branch Manager for 21 years.

As a mother of two Massachusetts public university graduates, and a Cape Cod Community College alumnus, she saw first-hand the process of students navigating the current financial pathway to furthering their education.

Diane has been very active over the years in both community and business-related outreach efforts including current/past involvement in the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Relay for Life-Banking Committee, Town of Barnstable Finance Subcommittee, Town of Barnstable Behavior Advisory Board for Hyannis East Elementary and the Cape Cod Community College Diagnostic Technician Advisory Board.

“Throughout my career I have always enjoyed assisting people with their financial needs and mentoring/coaching people to grow both personally and professionally. I look forward to continuing to tap into that passion with the CCCC Education Foundation.”

William Roberts, Governance Chair

William Roberts

Dr. William (Billy) Roberts is a Consulting Psychologist whose active career includes a private clinical practice as well as an organizational consulting practice.

Now semi-retired, Dr. Roberts devotes much of his time to organizations and projects that empower underserved populations. A dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Barnstable Sunrise, one of eleven chapters on Cape Cod and the Islands, he serves as a district leader and an enthusiastic supporter of Rotary Clubs in the region and beyond.

“I am pleased to join the ranks of those committed to reinforce Cape Cod Community College’s presence here on Cape Cod. Our local residents have much to offer and the college is poised to catapult them into roles of influence, bringing the values and cultures of Cape Cod to the wider world. I celebrate the work of the Foundation which helps the College to achieve that mission.”

Tom Sullivan, At-Large

Tom Sullivan

Tom has been a partner of Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance Agency since 1973, shortly after receiving his J.D. from Boston College Law School.

Tom is a life-long community volunteer, having served as a Chair, President, or Board member of the following organizations: Past President and Board Member, Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc.; Past President and Board Member, Guild of St. Agnes Day Care; Past Board Member, Bancroft School; Former Co-Chair of Parents Committee and Ex Officio Trustee, St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA; Former Chair, Diocese of Worcester Bishop’s Fund; Former Chair, Holy Cross College President’s Council; Former Board Member, Worcester Historical Museum; Past President, Worcester Country Club; Former Board Member, Y.O.U., Inc.; and Former Chair, Town of Shrewsbury, Donohue Rowing Center Advisory Board.

Tom is: Massachusetts Assurance Company LTD, Board of Directors; and the Hanover Theatre, Board of Directors. Tom received the Boy Scouts of America Mohegan Council Award in 2011, recognizing him as a leader in the community that exemplifies the 12 qualities of the Scout Law in work, life and service to others.

Tom completed his undergraduate studies at the College of the Holy Cross and has stayed involved in his alma mater as a rowing coach, winning several of the following awards: Joy of Sculling Coaching Conference Coach of the Year-2005; irow.com Coach of the Year-2002; Milton R. Higgins Award for Distinguished Service, Bancroft School-1993; Holy Cross College Athletic Hall of Fame-1996, and U.S. Rowing Award for Service, Champion Regatta-1993.

Tom lives in Chatham, MA with his wife Kathleen. He has three adult children.

Chris Richards, At-Large

Chris Richards

Chris Richards is the Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Services Officer at Cape Cod 5, overseeing the bank’s retail branches, banking operations, call center as well as cash management and municipal banking. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State College and the School of Commercial Lending at Babson College, and is currently attending the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania.

Chris serves several local boards including as treasurer of Heritage Museums & Gardens, chair of MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board and immediate past chair of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, among others. Chris resides in East Sandwich with his wife and three sons.

Chris serves on the Finance, Scholarships and Governance Committees.

Directors

Maria Anderson

Maria Anderson is happily now a full-time resident of Chatham, having just retired from Dartmouth College where she was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for the School of Arts & Sciences, her last position in a 37-year career in higher education administration and leadership. She is now a Senior Consultant with the Academic Leadership Group and is fortunate to have the time to pursue other passions. She has been a mentor for the Boston Public School Community Scholars Program has been involved as a volunteer and fundraiser with Habitat for Humanity and the United Way, and looks forward to contributing to the Cape Cod community.

Claudine Barnes, Faculty Liaison

Justin Blair

Justin Blair is Managing Partner of Monomoy Real Estate and Construction. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm he founded in 2005. A native of Longmeadow, MA, Justin is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross. In addition to the Foundation Board, he serves the Cape Cod community through various volunteer positions with Housing Assistance Corporation, Lower Cape Outreach Council and the Community Development Partnership. He lives in Chatham with his wife, Mandee, and their two daughters.

“The Foundation’s tireless efforts to support the students and faculty of one of our region’s most important resources, the College, is not only inspiring but infectious. To be a part of the process to expand upon this organization’s 40+ years of impactful work is an honor.”

Janet Butts

Dr. Janet Butts

My name is Janet Butts, I am a general dentist with over 24 years’ experience. I have worked on the Cape for over 18 years. I joined a group dental practice in 2006, eventually becoming partner in 2016. In January my partner retired, and I acquire sole ownership of my practice.

My family moved to Osterville in 2013, and since then we have grown to love this community. Shortly after our move to Cape Cod I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and patients was amazing. That support is what drove me to want to help others.

I am very excited to be a part of the CCCC community and enthusiastic about what the future holds with this endeavor.

Ranjo Denbow

Ranjo Denbow is a Senior VP and a founding member of eCurrency Mint, a security technology company that enables central banks to issue digital currency as legal tender. Prior to eCurrency, she held senior roles in both computer and telecommunications technology companies. She is a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ranjo lives in Sandwich with her husband. She has three grown children who attended Cape Cod public schools.

“I am excited to serve on the CCCC Educational Foundation Board and contribute to the community I have called home for almost 30 years. I believe an education is a powerful asset that one can never lose or have taken away.”

Becky Dowd

Becky Dowd has served many years on the CCCC Educational Foundation benefit golf tournament committee. She is on the Marketing Communications Committee for WE CAN, and she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and member of Women United, an affinity group of the Cape & Islands United Way. She is also active in the Marshfield Boys & Girls Club and the Marshfield Food Pantry. Ms. Dowd is a Vice President and Financial Consultant with Rockland Trust in Hyannis.

Anna Fiske

Anna is an experienced healthcare executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience in healthcare operations. She currently serves as Executive Director of Cape Cod Healthcare’s Physician Enterprise, with a focus on strategic planning, organizational management, and financial performance.

Passionate about expanding educational opportunities for all, she believes strongly in the importance of accessible education in strengthening individuals and communities.

Anna earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and received an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management.

Kate Kane

Kate Kane, CLU, ChFC is a Wealth Management Advisor for Northwestern Mutual. As a Wealth Management Advisor, she focuses her work with her clients on financial planning with a concentration in retirement planning and investment management. Kate graduated cum laude from Vassar College with a degree in English. She lives in West Dennis, Massachusetts with her husband, Craig, and their dogs.

Current Volunteer Work:

Chair, College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA

Board Member, Real Eyes Truth, Inc., Hyannis, MA

Co-Chair, Advisory Committee, Women and Girls Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation

Member, Health Equity Committee, Cape Cod Healthcare, Hyannis, MA

Finance Committee Member, Girls Inc. of the Valley, Holyoke, MA

Peter O’Neill

Peter O'Neill

Peter is a life-long educator who recently completed his career in independent education as a Senior Consultant for Carney Sandoe & Associates working with over twenty-five independent schools conducting leadership searches, providing executive coaching, and working with board of trustees on strategic planning.

For two decades, he served as Head of School of Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, Maryland. He also served as Head of School at Wooster School and as Interim Head of School at Rutgers Preparatory School, Whitby School, New Canaan Country School, and at The Hotchkiss School.

Peter has served as president of Association of Independent Maryland Schools and served on the boards of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls, Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, and The Ethel Walker School. He was an adjunct faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Graduate School of Professional Studies, where he created and taught a course on independent school governance. Locally, Peter served on the board of the Chatham Conservation Foundation.

Peter received his B.A. from St. Michael’s College and his M.A. from Trinity College, both in American Studies. In addition, he holds a Certificate in Executive Coaching from Columbia University.

Peter and his wife Peggy have owned a home in Chatham for over 25 years and have been full-time residents for the past 10 years.

Valerie Silva

Valerie has been working in the accounting field for almost 20 years. After graduating from Johnson & Wales in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Valerie continued her education at the University of Phoenix, obtaining her master’s while also working full time as a staff accountant. Her dedication to her education and career has allowed her to excel in managing the financial operations of various industries.

Valerie came to Glivinski & Associates in 2016 and managed the operations for 7 years before purchasing the company in January 2024. She brings complex accounting experience through financial statement preparation and has become an expert in non-profit fiscal management and best business practices. Val manages internal and external accounting personnel for several clients, providing financial management, cash flow, and personnel guidance. Her leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the successful financial management of many businesses throughout the Cape, where she was born and raised.

Val is especially dedicated to helping non-profits achieve their financial goals and sustainability through strategic financial planning and management. Her passion for supporting organizations with a mission-driven focus has made her an asset in the non-profit sector.

Val lives in West Yarmouth with her family and is dedicated to ensuring that Cape Cod businesses are successful for years to come. Her dedication to the community where she was raised is evident in her commitment to providing financial guidance and support to local businesses and organizations.

Val serves on the board of Family Table Collaborative, The Cape & Islands United Way, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, and Cape Cod Young Professionals. She is also on the Finance Committee for Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation.

George Vasvatekis, College Trustee Liaison

George Vasvatekis

George N. Vasvatekis is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, serving clients throughout Cape Cod, Nantucket, the South Shore, Greater Boston, and New Hampshire. Active in real estate since 2010, he brings extensive experience in development, historic preservation, investment properties, and complex real estate transactions.

A South Shore native and former first-generation college student, Mr. Vasvatekis has long been committed to the restoration and adaptive reuse of historically significant properties. He previously owned and operated the historic Borsari Gallery in Dennis Village before its sale in 2026. He is now focused on the restoration and repositioning of the historic Hedge House property in Yarmouth Port through Route 6A Holdings, LLC., preserving an important landmark while creating new opportunities for the community.

Committed to civic leadership and public service, Mr. Vasvatekis serves on the Board of Directors of On the Isle, a theater company and actors’ colony in the village of Siasconset on Nantucket. He also proudly serves as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve, assigned to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

Mr. Vasvatekis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Political Science from Bryant University. He is a licensed real estate broker in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Previously, he served as a Special Assistant to United States Senator Scott P. Brown and as Vice Chairman of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee.

His professional and civic leadership has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Bryant University Alumni 40 Under 40 Award, Cape & Plymouth Business Media’s 40 Under 40, the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s 41st Annual Preservation Award, recognition as a Next Generation Leader in preservation and development, and four Paul & Niki Tsongas Awards for Historic Preservation.

George and his wife, Mara, reside in the village of Siasconset on Nantucket, where they enjoy being active in the community and throughout Cape Cod.