Meet the Team

In 1984, Wes founded Harrington Management International, a full-service association management and nonprofit consulting firm. His firm has partnered with over 200 trade associations, professional societies, and philanthropic organizations, delivering innovative and sustainable leadership solutions. Wes has also taught nonprofit management at institutions like Boston University and Northeastern University and frequently speaks on best practices in the field.

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.

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.

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.

He is inspired by the Samaritans’ team and the invaluable resources they provide to people in times of need. “Now more than ever, we need to stand together to support mental health awareness,” says James.

Outside of work, James enjoys spending time on the Cape with his dogs, staying active, and being an avid reader.

A Rhode Island native, Donna now calls the South Shore home. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time near the water, and life with her two dogs.

Ms. Maggio was a ten-year member of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association, where she served as International Liaison. She is also a frequent advisor to the Dunhuang Foundation, a USA-headquartered non-profit conservation and heritage protection organization focused on China’s Silk Road.

Ms. Maggio has a BA in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and a JD in law from The Catholic University of America. She was a member of the NY and MA bars.

She joins the Samaritans following the 2025 suicide of her beloved life-partner; and in gratitude for the assistance she received from the Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands and the Samaritans Hong Kong.

Ms. Maggio is a life-long Cape Cod summer resident, turned “all year rounder”, and is a homeowner in Falmouth. She has a large extended family in the Falmouth area, who are involved in education, conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and health care in Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and the region.

After many years residing in China, she is gradually moving back to Falmouth, while maintaining an office in Hong Kong.

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.

At Beacon Hospice, he grew the entity from $85M to $125M through targeted market growth in multiple post-acute markets, led the palliative care teams and medical director teams as well as assisting with its acquisition by Amedisys.

From 2001-2009 with Masonic Health System of Massachusetts, he served as President of its homecare and hospice entity, Overlook Visiting Nurse Association, leading operations and business development for post-acute services. During 1991-2001, he served as a national director of sales for Vencare Health Services (now Kindred), Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on national sales and marketing efforts in pharmacy, infusion therapy, medical supply/DME and respiratory services for elder and long-term care, and as regional director with NeighborCare of the Northeast.

An active collaborator in post-acute care services and advocacy, Regan previously served as President of the Board for the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts, and previously served as a member of the regulatory committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. He is very active in his hometown as President of Holliston Youth Soccer and developed a soccer complex for the community.
Regan earned a B.S. in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

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.

Jeff and his wife Jennifer reside in Bourne. They have a son Nick, residing in Plymouth.