Massachusetts Business Roundtable Inc

Boston, MA · Founded 1979

Coalition of CEOs advancing economic competitiveness and education reform

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Jondavid Chesloff
Website Contact

About Organization

Massachusetts Business Roundtable brings together chief executives to make Massachusetts the most desirable place to live, work, and do business by engaging private sector leaders in public policy development. Based in Boston, MA, the organization represents leading employers and generates $1.2 million in annual revenue with 4 staff members.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.2M

+5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.3M

+13.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.7M

+6.1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

4

-20% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $1,239,060 $1,312,544 $1,727,657 4
2023 $1,180,613 $1,152,023 $1,627,721 5
2022 $1,202,511 $1,126,910 $1,585,971 3
2020 $1,085,641 $1,074,124 $1,312,062 3
2019 $1,052,419 $1,032,049 $1,408,791 3
2018 $1,054,517 $992,615 $1,292,203 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Massachusetts Business Roundtable Inc

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Massachusetts Business Roundtable Inc.

Tonja Mettlach

Tonja Mettlach

Executive Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $225,552

As Executive Vice President, Tonja is responsible for developing and advancing all Roundtable public policy strategies and initiatives with a focus on implementation of the Roundtable’s “Talent Agenda to Drive Massachusetts’ Competitiveness,” a framework to drive the state’s economic competitiveness by attracting, retaining, developing, and diversifying talent that reflects the top priority expressed by Roundtable members. She also manages all internal and external communications, undertakes organizational management responsibilities including serving as a liaison to external stakeholders, managing day-to-day operations, and advancing member recruitment and engagement.

JD Chesloff

JD Chesloff

President & CEO

As President & CEO, JD is responsible for developing and implementing the Roundtable’s agenda on public policy matters, and works collaboratively with opinion leaders, policy makers and other stakeholders in pursuit of its mission to make Massachusetts the most desirable place to live, work and do business and ensure access to a robust, diverse and talented workforce that enhances the Commonwealth’s competitiveness in a global economy.

Lauren Nwagboli

Lauren Nwagboli

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Lauren manages the Roundtable’s administrative operations, membership resources, and events. She also works with the President & CEO and Executive Vice President to support the Roundtable’s member-driven public policy agenda and all internal and external communications.

JC

Jondavid Chesloff

President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $497,316

Milestones

1979

Organization Founded

1979

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Adam L'italien Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alicia Barton Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Andrew Friendly Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Anthony Consigli Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Bob Rivers Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Brenda Burdick Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Brendan Joyce Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Bryan Stevens Director 1.00 hrs/week
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C Jeffrey Cook ESQ Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Carolyn Kirk Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Carolyne Hannan Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Cathy E Minehan Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Charles Jacobs Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Christina Fisher Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Colleen Richards Powell Competitiveness Committee Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Darlene M Rodowicz Director 1.00 hrs/week
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David McCready Director 1.00 hrs/week
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David Morales Director 1.00 hrs/week
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David Nichols Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Derek Townsend Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Dr Aisha Francis Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Dr Joseph E Aoun Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Dr Kevin Churchwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Dr Marcelo Suarez-Orozco Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Dr Robert Johnson Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Drbrent Chrite Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Edward Dugger III Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Eileen Auen Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Elissa Flynn-Poppey Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Erik Montlack Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Ethan Gauvin Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Eustacia Reidy MacNaught Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Frank Sweet Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Grace Lee Director 1.00 hrs/week
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James E Ducey Director 1.00 hrs/week
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James M Tierney Director 1.00 hrs/week
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James O'Leary Director 1.00 hrs/week
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James Vallee Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jane Steinmetz Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Jay Doherty Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jay Gonzalez Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeffrey Sanchez Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeffrey Tengel Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jeniffer Carson Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jesse Stanesa Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jim Hunt III Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Joan Christel Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Joe Preston Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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John Bissell Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
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John Capone Director 1.00 hrs/week
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John Emra Director 1.00 hrs/week
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John McLaughlin Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jon Bernstein Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Jose Antonio Miranda Soto Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Joseph P Campanelli Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Justin MacNeil Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Justin Trudell Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Karan Dyson Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Karen Kalita Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Katherine Craven Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
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Katie Joyce Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Kellie Crantz Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Kevin Kopanon Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Kevin Tabb Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Kip Hollister Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Laura Peabody Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Lisa Murray Chair 1.00 hrs/week
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Lisa Wieland Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Lucy Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Maeghan Welford Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Malia Lazu Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Martha Coakley Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Max Bergeron Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Meredith Beeson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Michael A Lee Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Michael Prentiss Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Mike McCarthy Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Mitchell Schmidt Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Nef Walker Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Nitin Mhatre Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Patrick Brophy Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Patty Diorio Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Paul Blanchfield Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Paul Petrignani Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Perri Petricca Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Rebecca Chasen Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Rick Ascroft Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Sarah Iselin Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Seidu Sumani Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Shaun Cusson Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Sheryl McQuade Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Stephanie Lee Director 1.00 hrs/week
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Tim Delgiudice Director 1.00 hrs/week
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William K Kennedy Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$866K

Highest Paid

$582K

Jondavid Chesloff

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jondavid Chesloff President And CEO $497,316 $84,473 $581,789 40
Tonja Mettlach Executive Vice President $225,552 $58,951 $284,503 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
9 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Business Roundtable
8 filings
Self
Business Roundtable Inc.
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Massachusetts Business Roundtable Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(617) 728-0881

Social

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40 Court Street 11th Floor Boston, MA 02108