Board of Directors

Edward Langellier, President

Edward Langellier has extensive work experience in the banking, finance and credit industry. Ed currently serves as Vice President, Sr. Business Banking Officer at Berkshire Bank. Prior to this, he worked at Savings Institute Bank & Trust Company , The Robert Allen Group, and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Ed attended Bryant University and holds a BA in business management and finance. He resides in Greenville, Rhode Island where he enjoys being part of the local community.

Seth Panucci, Vice President

Seth is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Mystic, CT, where he manages the investments and financial affairs for families across the country. After graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2009, he moved back to Mystic, CT where he lives with his wife, Amy. He has two small children. Seth became a member of the Noank Community Support Services Board of Directors in 2016. He enjoys being a part of the local community, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mystic Lions Club.

Stacia Miner, Treasurer

Stacia Miner is the Finance Manager at United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the independence of individuals with disabilities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1993, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University.

A resident of Montville, CT, Stacia has long been involved in her community, serving as Treasurer for the Raymond Library Co for over twenty years. In 2022, she joined the board of Noank Community Support Services, continuing her commitment to local service.

With over three decades of experience in finance, Stacia combines her professional expertise with a passion for making a positive impact in both the non-profit and local communities.

Agota Perry-Hill, Secretary

“Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary I discovered my passion for real estate early on, watching my architect dad work on his designs. My travel agent mom taught me about excellence in customer service, and through our travels, I learned compassion and empathy towards other cultures. My love for traveling and learning about other cultures helped me get my Bachelor`s in English and French, with a minor in Spanish. Due to my husband`s career, our family life involves frequent moves. With this experience, I can truly empathize with buyers and sellers alike. My business philosophy is providing high-quality customer service with fairness, prompt and courteous professional care towards my clients. I`m patient, caring and an eager listener, and will make it my mission to get you the best deal. My other passion besides real estate is traveling and taking care of others. I`m an avid animal lover, and dog momma to a crazy clumsy yet adorable Great Dane. Proud to call Madison our hometown since December 2017. All our four children attend Madison public schools.

Nicole Dwyer, Board Member

Nicole is an Associate in the firm’s Employment Counseling & Litigation, Higher Education, Municipal, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Groups. She represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of commercial and other civil litigation. A significant portion of Nicole’s work focuses on employment matters. She regularly appears before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts on behalf of individuals and employers in employment-related disputes including discrimination, wage and hour, and noncompete matters. In addition to her litigation practice, Nicole serves as an advisor to employees and employers as they navigate day-to-day personnel challenges, including performance management, disciplinary matters, accommodation requests, leave requests, wage and hour compliance, and harassment and discrimination investigations. Nicole also assists colleges and universities facing complex legal and regulatory challenges, including Title IX compliance, bias and discrimination issues, student and faculty conduct proceedings, and requests for disability accommodations. Nicole brings a unique understanding of her clients’ individual institutional concerns and constituencies to her higher education practice.

Mari Kodama, Board Member

Mari Kodama Austin works as part of JTK Management Restaurant group, and is the General Manager of their BREAKWATER location, which is located in the Stonington Borough.

Born and raised in North Stonington, Mari graduated from Norwich Free Academy and went on to pursue a degree in Business Economics and Asian American Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She returned to the area in 2010, when she joined the board of Noank Community Support Services and since then has been actively engaged in various local community nonprofits, including the Regional Multicultural Magnet School Foundation & the Mystic Museum of Art.

Mari currently resides in North Stonington with her husband Mark & their two children, Greyson & Leilani, along with their two active pups, Emil & Walter.

Erika Piver, Board Member

Erika Piver is a Middle School Special Education Teacher.  She has worked as the Applied Academics Teacher at Westerly Middle School in Westerly Rhode Island since 2020. Erika teaches students with a variety of learning and behavioral needs.  Prior to working in Westerly Erika worked for Learn Regional Educational Service Center at The Ocean Avenue Learning Academy in New London Connecticut. Prior to teaching at Learn she was a paraprofessional in their intensive outplacement program.  While at Learn Erika was named Teacher of the Year for 2018

Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2010 and her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University in 2014.

She holds teaching certifications in Connecticut and Rhode Island in Special Education and Secondary History and Social Studies.

James L. Pratt, Board Member Emeritus

Pratt’s involvement with Noank Baptist Group Homes, now Noank Community Support Services, began when Robert P. (“Chip”) Anderson, Jr. purchased the former “Legion House” in Noank and gave it to the Noank Baptist Church to be a place of refuge for homeless, often senior, adults. Pratt, was, at that time, the Minister of the Noank Church and became immediately involved in the future of the house. When the state would not allow the desired use of the house, it was eventually decided to make it a group home for adolescent girls who had been removed from their families.

To make this possible, a corporation called “Noank Baptist Group Homes” was founded and the “Legion House” became “Main Street House.” Pratt served on the board of Noank Baptist Group Homes for the next 30 years until his retirement and move to London in 2001. In 2017, after returning to reside in Noank, Pratt became a board member of NCSS with particular concern for the future of “Main Street House.” Pratt fully supported the effort to retain the house (when its use as a group home for adolescent girls was no longer possible), and strongly advocated its use as a shelter for homeless young adults. That dream has now been fulfilled at the house.