The MRA Educational Foundation (MRAEF) was created to address the diverse educational needs of the industry. Its focus is two-fold: First, to provide professional development programs for members. Second, to develop a well-educated, well-trained workforce through School-to-Career partnerships throughout the state.  The MRAEF is governed by a board of elected directors.  ​

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MRAEF President:
Alan Marcus
When Pigs Fly

MRAEF Treasurer:
Nick Calias
The Colonnade Hotel

MRA Immediate Past Chair
Denise Herrera
Burton's Grill & Red Heat Tavern

MRAEF Vice President:
Kim Wallace
110 Grill

MRA First Vice President:
Kathi Turner
Turner's Seafood

ProStart Educator Advisor:
Leigh Howlett 
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School

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MRAEF BOARD DIRECTORS:
​Pat Bando
Boston College Dining Services

Bill Callahan
Horizon Beverage

Kelly Caralis
Roberto, Israel & Weiner
 
Nancy DeFina
Niche Hospitality

Peggy Dickinson
Viscariello Hospitality

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James Griffin
Johnson & Wales University
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Patricia Ivatts
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts

Bryan Oglesby
Panera Bread
 
Nicole Olivier
Martignetti Companies
 
Barbara Peckham
Bacall & Conniff

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MRAEF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS:

Cathie Baines
Whittier Regional Voch. Tech. High School

Bill Brady
Brady's Restaurant

Karen Coleman
KC Financing

Remon Karian
Fiorella's

Joe Piantedosi, Jr.
Piantedosi Baking Company

Joe Prestejohn
Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant

Bill Samenfink
Endicott College

Tom Shea
Briar Group 

Ernie Tremblay
Sylvan Street Grill

Linda Zammer
Cape Cod Restaurants, Inc.
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Bob Wong
Kowloon Restaurant

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