PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Workforce Board announced the appointment of Maureen McLaughlin, Vice President of Operations & Strategy and Chief of Staff at Mill Town Capital, as its newest Board member.

 

In her dual executive role, McLaughlin leads operational and strategic initiatives across Mill Town Capital's recreation and hospitality portfolio, with full P&L responsibility. She also serves as an advisor to CEO Tim Burke, supporting capital planning, organizational strategy, human resources, and community impact efforts. Her work emphasizes connecting business growth to the needs of local communities across the Berkshires.

 

Prior to joining Mill Town Capital, McLaughlin served as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Berkshire Community College, where she led the institution's five-year strategic plan and served as Interim Executive Director of Workforce Development. In that role, she advanced sector-aligned programming to better meet regional workforce needs. Her earlier career includes executive positions at Open Environment Corporation, BrainSell Technologies, and MDL Consulting.

 

McLaughlin holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership in Education from Endicott College, an MBA from University of Rochester, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University. She is also a published author on human-centered design in higher education and a strong advocate for equity, community access, and economic opportunity in the Berkshires.

 

"We are excited to welcome Maureen to the Board of Directors," said Heather Boulger, Executive Director of MassHire Berkshire.  "Her leadership experience across sectors and deep commitment to workforce development and community impact will be a tremendous asset to our mission."

 

Board members are appointed for 2-year terms by Mayor Peter Marchetti, serving as the Chief Elected Official for the Berkshire Workforce Area.