Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
David Ames
President
I grew up in Easton in the 1940s and ’50s and can still remember the sound of the Shovel Company trip hammers pounding away on Main Street. After spending 30 years as a banker with Bank of Boston, my wife and I raised our family in Cambridge. But Easton has always been home. I’ve served on the board of Frothingham Park since 1972 and joined the Easton Historical Society board in 2009. It’s been deeply rewarding to help these institutions grow. Their impact on Easton’s quality of life is undeniable—and that’s what inspired me to get involved with the Easton Legacy Fund. As a permanent endowment supporting local non-profits, it’s a lasting way to invest in Easton’s future.
Ken Michel
Treasurer
I graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1964 and, after earning degrees from Stonehill College and Suffolk University Law School, built a 40-year career in the affordable housing industry. My work has focused on financing, developing, and preserving housing for those most in need—helping create and sustain more than 12,000 affordable apartments nationwide.
While my professional life took me all over the U.S., Easton has always been home. I’ve served on the boards of several local institutions, including the Easton Historical Society and Museum (where I’m currently President), and I’m proud to be Treasurer of the Easton Legacy Fund. Easton shaped who I am, and through the Legacy Fund, I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back. It’s a meaningful way to support the community that has meant so much to my family and me, for today and for generations to come.
Bill Ames
Secretary
I grew up on Oliver Street in North Easton and returned in 1996 because, quite simply, it’s where I’ve always belonged. Today, I’m proud to serve as President of the Village Cemetery Corporation, Secretary of Easton Grange 196, a board member of the Ames Free Library, and a long-time member of the Easton Lions Club. I also co-founded the Hockomock Film Festival Competition to spotlight local student filmmakers. The Easton Legacy Fund gives those of us who care deeply about this town a way to make a lasting impact. It’s a gift that keeps on giving—and that’s a beautiful thing.
Doug Errico
My wife Lisa and I moved to Easton as a young couple in the 1980s and immediately knew we’d found something special. With its rich history, preserved open spaces, welcoming community, and timeless
charm, Easton was the perfect place to raise our children. We’ve now called it home for more than 30 years. I’ve served as president of our condominium association for over 15 years and have been part of the Easton Legacy Fund board since its inception. Supporting the Legacy Fund is one way I can help preserve and enhance what makes Easton so extraordinary for generations to come.
Paula Peterson
As a co-founder and the first Executive Director of the Children’s Museum in Easton, I’ve always believed in the power of community institutions to inspire and uplift. After retiring, I became a Certified Master Gardener and joined the board of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, where I’ve served as Outreach Coordinator and Vice President of Special Projects. I love sharing my passions—nature, history, travel—with my children and grandchildren. My husband Steve and I enjoy exploring new places in our 24-foot motorhome, affectionately called “The Tin Can.”
Joining the Easton Legacy Fund board brought things full circle. Easton was a wonderful place to raise a family, and through this fund, we can ensure that its beauty, character, and sense of community continue to thrive for future families.
