Meet the Team

A native of Western Massachusetts, Wes holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark University and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from the University of Delaware. He earned the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and has received several national awards, including five President’s Citations from the American Society of Association Executives.

Jeff also has significant nonprofit experience, having served as Associate Executive Director for International Student Development with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. In this role, he worked closely with the U.S. Department of State to develop policies promoting fair and equitable opportunities for students to travel abroad and study in the U.S.

As a veteran, Jeff is deeply committed to addressing the alarming rate of 22 veteran suicides per day. He values The Samaritans’ mission of providing resources, education, and support, including outreach for service members, and brings a unique understanding of military culture to his work.

Beth lives in Falmouth, MA, with her husband, Jay Mitchell. She has two adult children who frequently visit Cape Cod, including her son, who ran in the 2024 Falmouth Road Race as part of Team Samaritans. She is a graduate of Boston College and the Simmons School of Management. Beth is passionate about using her financial expertise and leadership experience to support The Samaritans’ mission.

Throughout her career, Lori owned and operated three businesses, including Mail Boxes Etc. franchises in Maine, a landscaping company, and a swimming pool construction company in Florida. She has three adult children, is fluent in Hebrew, and taught Sunday school while her children were young.

Inspired by her daughter’s experience as a crisis line volunteer while in medical school, Lori joined the Samaritans after retiring. She was a Crisis Line Associate for three years, as well as a volunteer on the Crisis Text Line. She is an avid golfer, holding a leadership position at Pocasset Golf Club, and has led the Samaritans Charity Golf Tournament. When not golfing or transcribing meeting minutes, Lori enjoys cooking and entertaining, movies and learning Spanish.

Sue moved to Cape Cod in 2010 and first connected with the Samaritans in 2012 when she received a Care Package following the loss of her son to suicide. She joined the board in 2017, bringing her perspective as a suicide loss survivor and leveraging her business and marketing skills to support the organization’s mission.
Since joining, Sue has served as Vice President, President, and now Past President. She has chaired both the Governance and Development Committees, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the organization’s growth and impact.

Carole and her husband Ed live on Cape Cod and have two grown children. Carole is an active church member and choir singer. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, crocheting, board games, and jigsaw puzzles. Each summer, she can be found picking blueberries in New Hampshire’s White Mountain and cooling off in the Swift River.

Carole finds her work with the Samaritans, both on the Board of Directors and crisis lines, deeply meaningful. She is committed to supporting those affected by suicide and helping those in need of hope.

Previously, Don was a high school teacher and guidance counselor before leading Leadership Development at Mazda USA. He and his wife later established a bed and breakfast inn and an organizational development consulting firm. Don also taught at the University of Michigan for eight years and served as President of Post University before retiring to Cape Cod.

Originally from Worcester, David now lives on Cape Cod and spends part of the year at his seasonal home in Florida. He has three adult children and five grandchildren who he loves spending time with. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, baseball, catching up with friends over cigars, and is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast.

Cary lives on Nantucket with her husband, Jeff, a pilot for Omni Air International, and their two children, Alden and Jackson. Cary is committed to supporting The Samaritans’ vital work and helping to provide resources and hope to those in need.