Cathie Markow
Cathie Markow
Family Selection Committee
Cathie joined BBAHFH in 2021 as part of the Family Selection Committee and later the Board. She has an undergraduate degree in BS in nursing and master’s in business administration. Prior to retiring Cathie had a long career in healthcare first leading product management teams for healthcare information system vendors and then working with the delivery system to lead data driven quality improvement programs. A recent transplant to Wareham from CA, she volunteered on several Habitat builds and now also spends time on site helping with the build and learning new skills.
OUR TEAM
Board of Directors
Land Aquisition
Andrew Goodman
Andrew received his BS degree in Physics and Education from URI in
Building / Land Aquisition
Charlie Beauchamp
Charlie Beauchamp is a retired engineer, who worked for 45 years as
President / Building
George LeBlanc
George became active with BBAHFH in 2019 as a volunteer, and joined
Land Aquisition
JENESSA E. GERARD
Jenessa was admitted to the bar in 1998 and immediately began working
V.P / Fundraising / Faith Relations
Joseph Barckett
Joe joined BBAHFH in the fall of 2023. He has a B.S.
Secretary and Family Relations
Lynn Carlson-LeBlanc
Lynn has been active with BBAHFH since 2019, first as a volunteer
Land Acquisition / Faith Relations
Robert Vercollone
Rob’s 35-year professional career was as a software and management consultant working
Treasurer
Sarah Storer
Sarah joined the BBAHFH Board in September 2024 as Treasurer. She grew
Staff
Executive Director
Christine Lacourse
Christine came on board with BBAHFH in November 2009. She has an
Resource Development/Community Relations Manager
Sarah Van Vleck
Sarah has over 14 years in fundraising at small nonprofits, including four