ABOUT US
Meet the team that's committed to driving your mission forward
Our story is—and continues to be—built on a commitment to community. It all began in 2016 with a simple yet profound mission: to improve quality of life across our founding region, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. By strategically deploying multiple forms of capital at once, our impact grew alongside an expanding network of investments, partnerships, and new possibilities.
Today, this cross-pollination of resources around a unified mission continues to demonstrate, year after year, the transformative power of place-based investing. As we forge ahead, we remain steadfast in our stewardship of legacy and capital, maximizing value for every partner and community we serve.
Our story is—and continues to be—built on a commitment to community. It all began in 2016 with a simple yet profound mission: to improve quality of life across our founding region, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. By strategically deploying multiple forms of capital at once, our impact grew alongside an expanding network of investments, partnerships, and new possibilities.
Today, this cross-pollination of resources around a unified mission continues to demonstrate, year after year, the transformative power of place-based investing. As we forge ahead, we remain steadfast in our stewardship of legacy and capital, maximizing value for every partner and community we serve.
Our Founding Vision
WHY "MILL TOWN"?
WHY "MILL TOWN"?
There is no shortage of good people, good ideas, or good intentions. What's often missing, however, is the joint effort and proper capital deployment necessary to turn that good into lasting, generational change—especially in small, overlooked regions across America.
We chose the name Mill Town because these are the places we believe in: communities shaped by industry, ingenuity, and hard work, in need of capital, fresh thinking, and renewed momentum. We exist to unlock greater possibility for these areas.
There is no shortage of good people, good ideas, or good intentions. What's often missing, however, is the joint effort and proper capital deployment necessary to turn that good into lasting, generational change—especially in small, overlooked regions across America.
We chose the name Mill Town because these are the places we believe in: communities shaped by industry, ingenuity, and hard work, in need of capital, fresh thinking, and renewed momentum. We exist to unlock greater possibility for these areas.
WE ARE
BUILDERS
PROBLEM-SOLVERS
Dave Mixer
Founder & Chairman
Tim Burke
CEO
Maureen McLaughlin
VP of Operations
Emily Dominik
VP of Finance
Karen Sinopoli
Operations Controller
Harrison Ackerman
Sr. Business Analyst
Alex Lussier
AP Analyst
Elizabeth Varachi
Sr. Accountant
Rick DiGrigoli
Director of Facilities
Jared Renzi
Associate Creative Director
Rochelle Howe
Sr. Financial Analyst
Ashley Cossairt
Office Administrator
Jeff Murray
Human Resources Manager
OUR VALUES
OUR VALUES
LEADERSHIP
We foster community by connecting, empowering, and uplifting those around us to achieve collective success.
RESPECT
We assume positive intent in every action and practice humility by valuing diverse perspectives.
INTEGRITY
We commit to honesty and accountability, building trust through authenticity in all interactions.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We embrace innovation, curiosity, and creativity, adapting quickly to turn challenges into opportunities.
COMPASSION
We approach our work with passion and gratitude, inspired by partnerships and the needs of our community.
LEADERSHIP
We foster community by connecting, empowering, and uplifting those around us to achieve collective success.
RESPECT
We assume positive intent in every action and practice humility by valuing diverse perspectives.
INTEGRITY
We commit to honesty and accountability, building trust through authenticity in all interactions.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We embrace innovation, curiosity, and creativity, adapting quickly to turn challenges into opportunities.
COMPASSION
We approach our work with passion and gratitude, inspired by partnerships and the needs of our community.