Policy Advocacy
Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.
Nonprofit business association advocating for Massachusetts employers and promoting economic prosperity
About Organization
Associated Industries Of Massachusetts represents Massachusetts employers through policy advocacy and member services. Based in Boston, MA, the organization operates with $6.2 million in annual revenue and 54 employees, serving its members since 1915.
Policy Advocacy
Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.
Program Delivery
Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.
Capacity Building
Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$6.2M
+2.4% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$5.5M
-8.2% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$16.6M
+31.5% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
54
+0% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,239,067 | $5,468,206 | $16,637,279 | 54 |
| 2023 | $6,090,457 | $5,959,409 | $12,655,886 | 54 |
| 2022 | $6,522,715 | $5,713,906 | $11,712,253 | 57 |
| 2020 | $6,041,025 | $6,074,550 | $11,568,615 | 64 |
| 2019 | $6,270,273 | $6,163,723 | $11,205,714 | 64 |
| 2018 | $6,948,332 | $5,796,291 | $10,532,742 | 60 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.
Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.
Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.
Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.
Services and programs offered by Associated Industries Of Massachusetts
Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.
Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.
Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.
Meet the people behind Associated Industries Of Massachusetts.
1915
1915
Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.
2020
2020
Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.
2023
2023
Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$3.2M
Highest Paid
$499K
Brooke M Thomson Non-Voting
Compensated Officers
12
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke M Thomson Non-Voting | President | $484,819 | $14,229 | $499,048 | 29.5 |
| Christopher Kealey | EXEC VP & COO | $363,310 | $40,089 | $403,399 | 29 |
| Robert S Paine | EXEC VP-Membership, Sales | $251,512 | $37,953 | $289,465 | 35 |
| Stephanie L Swanson | EXEC VP-Government Affairs | $278,642 | $6,008 | $284,650 | 35 |
| Kyle J Pardo | EXEC VP, Aimhr Solutions | $248,874 | $12,755 | $261,629 | 3 |
| Christopher P Geehern | EXEC VP-Public Affairs & COMM | $236,827 | $22,196 | $259,023 | 35 |
| Saralee G Sesnovich | SVP, Finance & Administrat | $224,283 | $17,840 | $242,123 | 29 |
| Karen Wallace | EXEC VP, Marketing | $218,578 | $17,624 | $236,202 | 35 |
| Chris F Dematos | VP, Information Technology | $186,029 | $34,350 | $220,379 | 33 |
| Samuel W Larson | VP, Gov Affairs & Legal Council | $159,442 | $16,902 | $176,344 | 35 |
| Theresa A Cook | SR VP - Employer Service | $167,757 | $7,372 | $175,129 | 10.5 |
| Patty R Stephens | Accounting Manger | $129,152 | $13,216 | $142,368 | 30 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Regan Non-Voting | PRES(Thru 06/2023)/CEO(Thru 12/2023) | $459,039 | $30,219 | $489,258 | 33 |
| Christopher Kealey | EXEC VP & COO | $339,417 | $38,806 | $378,223 | 31.5 |
| Brooke M Thomson Non-Voting | EXEC VP(Thru 06/23)/PRES(As Of 07/23) | $350,819 | $13,281 | $364,100 | 34.9 |
| Robert S Paine | EXEC VP-Membership, Sales & Engmt. | $245,173 | $37,988 | $283,161 | 35 |
| Kyle J Pardo | EXEC VP, Aimhr Solutions | $241,694 | $10,353 | $252,047 | 2 |
| Christopher P Geehern - Clerk | (Thru 05/2023)/EXEC VP-Pub Aff & Com | $227,978 | $20,312 | $248,290 | 35 |
| Karen Wallace | EXEC VP, Marketing | $216,758 | $16,628 | $233,386 | 35 |
| Saralee G Sesnovich | SVP, Finance & Administration | $208,758 | $16,414 | $225,172 | 33 |
| Stephanie L Swanson As Of 07 | 2023)/EXEC VP-Government Affairs | $189,151 | $6,323 | $195,474 | 35 |
| Chris F Dematos | VP, Information Technology & Infra. | $160,903 | $32,045 | $192,948 | 33 |
| Theresa A Cook | SR VP - Employer Service | $163,044 | $7,224 | $170,268 | 7 |
| Samuel W Larson | VP, GOVT Affairs & Legal Council | $149,753 | $15,638 | $165,391 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Regan | President & CEO | $415,544 | $32,256 | $447,800 | 33 |
| Christopher Kealey | EXEC VP & COO | $325,824 | $34,547 | $360,371 | 32 |
| Brooke M Thomson | EXEC VP, Government Affairs | $303,547 | $12,462 | $316,009 | 34.9 |
| Robert S Paine | EXEC VP-Membership, Sales & Engmt. | $237,475 | $36,958 | $274,433 | 35 |
| Christopher P Geehern | Clerk & EXEC VP-Public Affairs & Commu. | $224,047 | $20,106 | $244,153 | 35 |
| Kyle J Pardo | EXEC VP, Aimhr Solutions | $219,305 | $9,260 | $228,565 | 2 |
| Karen Wallace | EXEC VP, Marketing | $211,506 | $8,312 | $219,818 | 35 |
| Saralee G Sesnovich | SVP, Finance & Administration | $197,103 | $19,624 | $216,727 | 32 |
| Robert A Rio | SR VP-Government Affairs And Council | $150,657 | $23,086 | $173,743 | 34.9 |
| Theresa A Cook | SR VP - Employer Service | $158,365 | $6,090 | $164,455 | 11 |
| Kristen Rupert - SVP External | Affairs EXEC DIR, Int'L Bus Council | $113,338 | $21,652 | $134,990 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Regan | President & CEO | $391,590 | $35,986 | $427,576 | 29 |
| Cindy Wood Lyman | EXEC VP, Finance And Admin | $296,666 | $29,030 | $325,696 | 28.7 |
| Brooke M Thomson | EXEC VP, Government Affairs | $299,516 | $9,025 | $308,541 | 34 |
| Robert S Paine | EXEC VP, Membership | $238,707 | $34,642 | $273,349 | 35 |
| Christopher P Geehern | Clerk & EXEC VP, Marketing | $225,320 | $17,781 | $243,101 | 35 |
| Robert A Rio | SR VP-GOVT Aff & Counsel | $155,374 | $21,652 | $177,026 | 35 |
| Bradley A Macdougall | VP - Government Affairs | $158,713 | $6,775 | $165,488 | 35 |
| Kristen Rupert | SVP - External Affairs | $134,064 | $20,039 | $154,103 | 35 |
| Kyle J Pardo | VP. Consulting Sev. Aim HR Solutions (Beg | $48,877 | $6,021 | $54,898 | 35 |
| Gary A Macdonald | EXEC VP, Aim HR Solutions | $21,937 | $31,966 | $53,903 | 3.15 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Regan | President & CEO(As Of 05/2019) | $329,439 | $34,570 | $364,009 | 32 |
| Cindy Wood Lyman | EXEC VP, Finance And Admin. | $280,372 | $28,420 | $308,792 | 21 |
| Richard C Lord | President & CEO (Thru 05/2019) | $241,570 | $21,426 | $262,996 | 28 |
| Robert S Paine | EXEC VP, Membership | $227,726 | $33,524 | $261,250 | 35 |
| Christopher P Geehern | Clerk & EXEC VP, Marketing | $212,010 | $17,416 | $229,426 | 24 |
| Robert A Rio | SR VP & Counsel - GOVT Affairs | $145,745 | $24,327 | $170,072 | 32 |
| Karen M Choi | SR VP Operations | $146,700 | $5,671 | $152,371 | 8 |
| Kristen Rupert | SVP - External Affairs | $123,929 | $19,611 | $143,540 | 35 |
| Bradley A Macdougall | VP - Government Affairs | $129,396 | $5,481 | $134,877 | 34 |
| Gary A Macdonald | EXEC VP, Aim HR Solutions | $25,131 | $24,246 | $49,377 | 8 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
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