NECC Alumni Appointed to Foundation Board

The NECC Foundation Board is pleased to welcome three new alumni members, including Tim Coco ’90, Eduardo Crespo ’70, and Travis Jacobs ’98.

Coco, who has long connected with the Haverhill community through his news source and non-commercial radio station, WHAV, previously sat on the college’s Occupational Advisory Board as well as the Graphic Arts Advisory Board. He serves as president and general manager of all WHAV affiliates.

Crespo is the founder and CEO of Hispanic Market Solution, a Methuenbased multicultural marketing firm. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from UMass Boston.

Jacobs is the founder/managing partner of Jacobs Law, a Bostonbased practice focused on corporate and business law. He is a member of the NECC Alumni Board and will serve as their new alumni representative to the NECC Foundation Board. Jacobs holds a bachelor’s degree from Bentley University, a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a juris doctor degree from Suffolk University.

Also new to the NECC Foundation Board are Frank Cousins Jr., former Essex County sheriff; Jose Cruz, vice president and commercial loan officer, Reading Cooperative Bank; Derek Davoli, SVP/regional vice president, TD Bank; Mark Forman, former NECC trustee and director of business development, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc; Caroline Pineau, owner/CEO, Stem; and Dr. Kristyn Pistone, president/ CEO, Pistone Foot Center.

Established in 1972, The NECC Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides support for the college and its students by overseeing fundraising efforts, forging business connections, and identifying funding sources.