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Member Profile

The Young Professionals of Greater Lowell is comprised of many successful professionals who have roots in the Lowell area. Their hard work, ambition, and commitment to the younger professionals of the Lowell area is evident on a daily basis.

Here are the Executive Committee members:

 Susan de Mari

Susan serves as Vice President of Marketing for Lowell Five. Susan grew up in Dracut and currently resides in Tyngsboro. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and received a Master of Arts in Regional Economic and Social Development from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She also serves on the Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board, Lowell Development and Financial Corporations Downtown Venture Fund Subcommittee, and is a corporator for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell.

 Christopher Dick

Chris was born and raised in Tewksbury with deep roots in Lowell . A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Chris is the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Trinity EMS. In addition to YPGL, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Lowell YMCA as well as volunteering at various charities. Chris is also an avid Red Sox and Patriots Fan.

 Allison Lamey

Allison is a Lowell resident who serves as the Associate Planner for the Consolidated Plan Programs at the City of Lowell's Division of Planning and Development. She is responsible for administering Lowell's federal entitlement grants, including the Community Development Block Grant program and is active with Lowell's non-profit agencies. Allison attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a Masters in Regional Planning.

 Pete Lally

Pete Lally is a Lowell resident who currently serves as the Assistant General Manager for the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, and is also an adjunct professor in the music business department at UMass Lowell. Pete is on the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce’s executive board of directors, and is also on the board of directors for the Lowell Boys and Girls Club. Pete is a graduate of the University of Miami, and enjoys boating and skiing.

 Jamie O'Hearn

Jamie is a lifelong resident of Lowell who serves as a Financial Consultant for Enterprise Bank. Jamie is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts: Amherst where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Outside of YPGL, Jamie serves as Treasurer for the Center City Committee, volunteers on various non-profit projects and enjoys tennis, golf and skiing.

 Heather Shea

Heather Shea has served as the Marketing Manager for the Lowell Memorial Auditorium since January 2005. Prior to joining the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Heather served as the Marketing Director at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Heather grew up in Lowell and currently resides in Dracut. She is a graduate of Penn State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.

 Michelle Davis

Michelle Davis joined Lowell General Hospital in 2006 to redefine and develop the Community Health and Education Department. As manager, Davis has developed and grown the department and the role it serves for the Greater Lowell community. She is responsible for Community Benefit at the hospital as well as childbirth education, mind/body programs and health & wellness classes and events. In addition to her role within the hospital, Davis is an active member of the Association of Community Health Improvement, the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, and the Society for Public Health and Education. Locally, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lowell Health Alliance Executive Committee and the City Manager's Domestic Violence Task Force. Davis has more than 10 years experience in healthcare marketing and community relations and holds a B.S. in Aging Studies from Plymouth State College (NH) and an Associates Degree in Nursing from Northern Essex Community College. She is pursing a Masters Degree in Healthcare Management & Policy from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

 Kelly Rys

Kelly Rys is Assistant Vice President and Branch Relationship Manager at the Enterprise Bank Tewksbury Branch. She is responsible for business development, branch growth, and the alignment of staff with the bank’s mission and goals. Kelly was born and raised in Lowell, MA and is a graduate of Lowell High School. Kelly attended Providence College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Masters in Business Administration. In addition to her involvement with YPGL, she serves on the Board of Directors at the Greater Lowell YMCA and is on the Board of Governors for Saints Foundation.

 Danielle Bergeron

Danielle Bergeron is a lifelong Lowell resident. She works at Impact Promotions and 980 WCAP in their sales and marketing departments. Danielle received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Westfield State College and a Master of Arts in Community Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She also serves on the boards of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lowell, the Salvation Army and the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce where she is an active member of the Downtown Lowell Business Committee.