Board of Directors/Staff

Emergency Aid Association Staff

Beth Sheridan - Beth Sheridan was hired as a social service coordinator for the EAA in May 2007.  Previous to her employment with the EAA, Beth was employed as a social worker for Western Mass Elder Care for 11 years.  Beth works part-time for the EAA and spearheads the Rental Rebate Program, The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program and the Friendly Visitor/Shopper Programs.

Michelle Frawley - Michelle has been
the administrative assistant at the EAA since 2006. In addition to her administrative duties Michelle coordinates the Meals-On-Wheels
2010-2011 Board of Directors

Alan Fahrenholz - President
Gordon Stagg - Vice President
Brenda Gardner - Secretary
Jasper Morgan - Treasurer
Nancy Viggiano - Assistant Treasurer
Marla Adelsberger
Charles Alfano, Jr.
Richard Carmon
David Colangelo
Samuel S. Fuller
Paul Gillen
Kevin Goff
Howard Orr, Jr.
Kathy Ostrowski
Carolyn Reid, R.N. M.S.
Renee Wood

Janet Frechette, MSW - Janet Frechette became the Executive Director of the EAA in 1999.  Previously, Janet served as a social service case manager for Town of Windsor .  She held that position for 13 years.  Janet has a masters degree from the University of Connecticut in Social Work administration.
Patricia Beeman, MSW - Patricia Beeman was hired as the Elder Outreach Coordinator in October 2004.  Her role with the EAA has evolved over time and Pat now helps coordinate services for persons of all ages with diverse service needs.  Pat is Suffield’s Municipal Agent for the Elderly.  Prior to her employment with the EAA, Pat worked for the Y-House Supportive Housing in Torrington as a Supportive Service Coordinator.
Program – starting out as a Meals-On-Wheels volunteer herself.