(Pittsfield, MA) Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is pleased to welcome Wendy Gordon and John McNinch to the Board of Trustees.
“I am thrilled to welcome Wendy and John to our Board,” said Board President Richard Slutzky. “They each bring a deep passion for the performing arts and understand the vital role art and culture play in the Berkshire economy. With their exceptional management and governance expertise, Wendy and John are well-equipped to help us navigate the present and shape a vibrant future.”
About Wendy Gordon:
Wendy Gordon is an Occupational Therapist and Healthcare Administrator with extensive experience in mental health and long-term care, having served over 20 years as Director of Rehabilitation at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center.
She currently chairs the Development Committee on the Board of the Berkshire Museum and has led their fundraising events for over a decade. Gordon also served on the Brookline Community Mental Health Center board for 20 years, co-chairing its strategic development and Capital Campaigns.
As a Trustee at Brimmer and May School in Chestnut Hill, MA, she co-chaired the Development Committee and a Capital Campaign. She is a Founding Member and former Vice Chair of the 21st Century Fund at Brookline High School, focusing on educational innovation.
Wendy and her husband, Peter, run the Gordon Healthcare Management Group, which provides long-term care and rehabilitation services in the Boston and southeastern Massachusetts area.
About John McNinch:
John grew up in Lenox, MA, at Eastover Resort, where he met his wife, Jackie, a Boston native now with Adams Community Bank. After starting his career in the Boston restaurant scene, John returned to the Berkshires in 2000 to raise their sons and purchase The Olde Heritage Tavern. Under his ownership for 21 years, the Tavern became a beloved spot for locals and a popular destination for the Berkshires’ growing tourist population.
During the pandemic, John launched The McNinch Restaurant Group with his son, Tucker, aiming to reshape the industry by offering benefits like profit-sharing and insurance to create sustainable career paths for workers. Their restaurants include Patrick’s Pub in downtown Pittsfield and 101 Restaurant and Bar in the Holiday Inn.
A graduate of Colby College, John also serves as the moderator for the Town of Lenox, contributing actively to the community he calls home.