Senior Staff

James (Jim) A. MacDonald

Chief Executive Officer

On June 28th, 2017, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg named James (Jim) A. MacDonald as the Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Jim has been serving as the CEO since January 2017. Jim’s career in the Office of the State Treasurer spans over fifty years. In January 2015, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg appointed Jim to the statutory position of First Deputy Treasurer of the Commonwealth. As part of his role, Jim works closely with other Treasury departments and state agencies on matters of policy and operations.

Jim serves as Treasurer Goldberg’s designee on the Board of Bank Incorporation, Clean Water Trust and the MMDT Advisory Board. He also represents the Treasurer at the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association, a member of the State Debt Management Network for the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), and on the National Association of State Auditor’s, Comptrollers and Treasurers, Training and Professional Development Committee.

On the local level, Jim is in his 11th term as a member of the Dedham Select Board, serving seven times as Chair. He has also been a member of Dedham’s Finance Committee and elected member of the Dedham Charter Commission and Town Meeting. He attended Boston State College. Current board member of Metropolitan Boston EMS Council (Region IV).

Mary Pichetti

Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

Mary Pichetti serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), a role she has held since July 2023. Since joining the MSBA in 2007 as Director of Construction, she has held key leadership positions, including Director of Capital Planning, where she led the team in the development and implementation of grant processes that support the MSBA’s major capital and accelerated repair programs. Before joining the MSBA, Mary spent more than 18 years with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), managing major construction projects and program administration, including public procurement, contract management, claims and change order analysis for landmark infrastructure initiatives. Her experience with the MWRA includes work on the Boston Harbor Project, the MetroWest Water Treatment Plant, tunnels and covered storage tanks. With more than three decades of experience in capital planning, construction management and public infrastructure, Mary brings extensive expertise in managing large-scale programs and delivering complex public construction projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Smith College. 

Jennifer Gonzalez

Deputy Executive Director

Jennifer Gonzalez joined the Massachusetts School Building Authority as the Deputy Executive Director on March 17, 2025. Prior to joining the MSBA, Jennifer was the Deputy Director, Administration and Finance at the Massachusetts State College Building Authority for five years, and before that Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Watertown, and Chief Financial Officer for the University of Massachusetts Building Authority. She previously worked at the MSBA from 2012 to 2018 as the Director of Finance, then Treasurer, and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2015. She has been on the board of Boston Women in Public Finance since 2014. Jennifer has an Associate of Science in Business Administration from the Community College of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rhode Island College, and a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is a member of the Massachusetts bar. In 2025, she completed the Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) in Real Estate at Harvard Graduate School of Design Executive Education.

Chris Alles

Director of Project Management

Chris Alles is the Director of Project Management for the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Chris joined the MSBA in October 2008 as a Capital Planning Project Manager and later as a Senior Project Manager where he was responsible for processing construction grants and for promoting many Core Program projects through the MSBA's grant program. Chris previously served as the Deputy Director of Project Management where he led a team of project managers responsible for processing Core Program projects in the feasibility and schematic design phases of the grant program. As Deputy Director of Project Management, Chris also played an integral role in the planning and implementation of MSBA's Post Occupancy Evaluation program which was launched in 2021. Prior to joining the MSBA, Chris spent over twelve years working in the architecture and construction industry, mainly concentrating on the design and construction of many educational and correctional facilities. Chris is a registered Architect, is LEED accredited, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Greg Brunell

Director of Construction Administration

Greg Brunell serves as the Director of Construction Administration within the Capital Planning team and has worked at the MSBA since 2017. Prior to joining the MSBA as a Senior Project Manager, Greg worked for Keville Enterprises in a project management consulting role within the MSBA’s Construction Administration group. Greg leads business processes and construction administration staff responsible for ensuring conformance with the MSBA guidelines, policies and procedures associated with capital projects in the grant program. Greg administers the MSBA’s commissioning program and provides oversight of project management consultant services within his group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Historic Preservation from Mary Washington College.

Matthew Donovan

Director of Administration and Operations

Matt Donovan is the Director of Administration and Operations for the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Prior to joining the MSBA in June, 2005, Matt worked as the Government Affairs Liaison at the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, where his work focused on the creation, implementation, and management of a comprehensive legislative agenda for the agency. Matt also worked for the City of Boston in (former) Mayor Menino’s Office of Constituent Services. Matt is a graduate of Boston College.

John Jumpe, Jr.

Director of Project Data

John Jumpe serves as the Director of Project Data in the Capital Planning team. John joined the Massachusetts School Building Authority in October of 2008 as a Capital Planning Project Manager. From 2009 to 2023, John served as the Director of Project Management leading the Project Team in managing the feasibility study and schematic design phases of the MSBA's grant program. Prior to joining the MSBA, John worked for over 17 years for CDM Smith. There he served as an engineer, project manager, operations and startup specialist, and group leader performing capital planning, design, facility startup, and project management for municipal water and wastewater facilities. John is a registered professional engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University.

Mike McGurl

Director of Capital Planning

Mike McGurl is the Director of Capital Planning for the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mike joined the MSBA’s Capital Planning department in 2013 following three years as a project management consultant supporting the start of the MSBA’s Green Repair Program. Within the Construction Administration team, his responsibilities included leading the Accelerated Repair Program. Mike became the Deputy Director of Capital Planning in 2021 working on annual and long-term objectives while continuing oversight of the Accelerated Repair Program and leading a newly established Data team. In 2023, Mike became the Director of Capital Planning. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering – Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University.

Christine Nolan

General Counsel

General Counsel Christine first joined the MSBA in 2006 as Associate General Counsel and then served as Deputy General Counsel from 2016 through 2018. Prior to working at the MSBA, Christine worked at the Massachusetts State House in the Science and Technology Committee, the Education Committee, and then as Chief of Staff for the House Majority Whip. Christine received her Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where she was a Thomas P. O’Neill Scholar. Christine then earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Suffolk University Law School, where she was a Judge Garett Byrne Scholar. Christine also earned a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution from the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at UMASS. Christine is a member of the Bar in Massachusetts and is also a trained mediator.

Stacy Patino

Director of Human Resources

Stacy Patino joined the Massachusetts School Building Authority in September 2015 as Director of Human Resources. She is an experienced Human Resources professional with over 20 years in the field of HR performing at varying levels with focused areas in HR management, recruitment, retention, workforce planning, benefits, and compensation. Stacy previously performed in a wide range of progressively responsible human resources roles in institutions of higher education, banking and real estate property management and garnered hands on experience that equipped her to be well versed in various areas of human resource management and operations. In her span of time at the MSBA, she has established formal compensation structure facilitated the creation of MSBA Culture and Values while promoting an open-door policy to all staff. Stacy earned her bachelor’s degree at Suffolk University in International Business and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. 

Michael Rodino

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Rodino joined the Massachusetts School Building Authority as the Chief Financial Officer on December 2, 2024. Prior to joining the MSBA, Michael was the Controller at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) for approximately 4 years. In addition, Michael also assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer in March 2024, in which he oversaw the entire finance department, including procurement for the MCCA, which operates one of the largest convention centers in the Northeast United States, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. From 2012 to 2021, Michael worked in the Massachusetts Comptroller’s Office as part of the Financial Reporting Department. In 2016, Michael became Chief Financial Reporting Officer, overseeing the preparation and audit of the Commonwealth’s statutory financial reports as well as the annual financial reports. Michael is a Certified Public Accountant and earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania and a master’s in business administration from Ashland University in Ohio. Michael is a member of various professional organizations and serves as a volunteer reviewer for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program.

Diane Sullivan

Director of Program Management

Diane Sullivan serves as Director of Program Management for the MSBA. Prior to joining the Authority in August of 2008, Diane's experience was primarily in the field of community development including serving as the Executive Director of the Marlborough Community Development Corporation, where she managed multiple grant programs, working for MassDevelopment, the Town of Ayer and the City of Lawrence. Diane holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Lesley College and a Graduate degree in Business from New Hampshire College.