Cottage Owners Association

Our Organization & Officers 2026-2027

In the fall of 2025, a group of cottage owners came together to form the Cottage Owners Association, with the goal of ensuring that cottage owners are informed and represented in the decisions that affect our Campground community. Many of our organizing members are former MVCMA board members—a reflection of our commitment to continuity, partnership, and constructive dialogue. The team includes three former MVCMA board presidents: Russ Dagnall, Craig Lowe, and Kevin Lyttle. Together, the organizing team brings experience, collaboration, and a shared love of the Campground to their work in shaping the Cottage Owners Association’s foundation and future.

Members of the organizing team are as follows: Hazel Allen, Russ and Sally Dagnall, Craig and Edie Lowe, Kevin and Cindy Lyttle, Mike and Joann Maitland, Terry McCarthy, Maureen McDonald, and Larry Zielinski.

The organizing team created a charter and elected a slate of pro tem officers to serve a one-year term, from October 2, 2025, to October 1, 2026: Maureen McDonald, Chair; Kevin Lyttle, Vice Chair; Larry Zielinski, Treasurer; and Hazel Allen, Secretary.  Serving until formal elections are held at the Association’s first annual meeting in August 2026, the officers’ focus is on strengthening our sense of Campground community, fostering open communication, and ensuring that cottage owners have a unified voice in the stewardship of the Campground. The COA Officers will continue for 2026-2027 and the election held in August 2026 added five steering committee members for the term 2026-2028.

Officers for 2026–2027 are as follows: Maureen McDonald, Chair; Kevin Lyttle, Vice Chair; Larry Zielinski, Treasurer; and Hazel Allen, Secretary.

Steering Committee Members for the term 2026-2028 are as follows: Edie Lowe, Gordon Lubold, Terry McCarthy, Brad Parker and Gretchen Rehak.

Officers 2026-2027

Maureen is a retired human resources executive with deep expertise in organizational development, corporate strategy, and leadership. She retired in 2016 as Vice President of Human Resources at Dell Technologies Inc., following senior leadership roles at Oracle and Perot Systems.

A passionate advocate for kidney donation, Maureen donated a kidney in 2024 and continues to raise awareness about the life-changing impact of living donation. She has also been an active board member and lay leader in the Unitarian Universalist congregations to which she has belonged, reflecting her commitment to service and community.

From 2018 to 2024, Maureen served on the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) Board, where she chaired both the Religious Life and Program Committees. She and her husband, Brant Weatherford, purchased their cottage in 2014 and divide their time between Crossroads, Texas; Pleasantville, New York; and the Campground. They cherish the months from May through October in Oak Bluffs, welcoming visits from their children and five grandchildren, and enjoying the sense of belonging and community that makes the Campground special.

Kevin is a retired research scientist who focused on the development of new materials and processes for welding steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous materials.  He is the holder of several U.S. and international patents in these areas  As a recognized expert in the areas of safety and health related to welding, he represented the U.S. at international conferences developing standards and regulations pertaining to materials joining.

Kevin has been actively involved in the Methodist congregations where he, and his wife Cindy, have been members and has led the Missions and Stewardship efforts of these churches.  His work at the local level to help community members in need has extended to leading/participating in groups involved in providing emergency financial assistance to clients as well as food assistance when needed. 

Kevin and his family purchased their Campgrounds cottage in 1980 and have enjoyed summers on Martha’s Vineyard ever since.  Kevin was a member of the MVCMA board from 1990-2001  He served as president from 2000-2001.  During his tenure, the Board focused on providing a solution to the sewering issues faced by the Campgrounds.  He also led the effort to institute – for the first time in history – term limits for Board members.  While president, he hired the first professional executive director, which enabled the MVCMA to function more efficiently and fairly.

Larry is a (semi) retired asset management consultant, having spent over 45 years in the investment industry. Over that time, he advanced to become an Executive Vice President at Evaluation Associates (EAI), a national consultancy, and was the lead consultant to the NFL, the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Textron, Lockheed Martin and others on their retirement plan investment programs. He also served six years in the active and reserve components of the US Army, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was twice recipient of the USAR Commendation Medal.

An avid sports fan – primarily soccer – he served as a youth coach (whose team brought back the first DANA CUP west across the Atlantic in 1987), joined the 1994 World Cup Founders Club, and became part owner of a Division II professional soccer franchise, the Staten Island Vipers.

He was a 9-year member of the MVCMA Board, serving at various times as Vice President, Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee.

In 1973, Larry was introduced to the Campground by his wife, Susan, who had been coming to the Island since 1950. They purchased their cottage at 21 West Clinton in 1981, and have spent the last 44 summer seasons enjoying the Campground and the Island.

Hazel Allen spent her working career as a professional biology educator and was one of the founding teachers of the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy. She has lived in Bolton, CT for 50 years where she has served as chair of the Bolton Board of Health, treasurer of the Bolton Community Education Foundation, and is the current secretary of the Bolton Greater Together Community Fund.  

In the offseason, Hazel enjoys travel, reading (she belongs to three book groups), singing in a church choir, and attending concerts and plays.  She is an avid UCONN Women’s Basketball Fan and has been a season ticket holder for over 30 years.

Hazel and her late husband Bob purchased their Campground cottage in 1986 and spent the next several years working on it inside and out.  She served on the MVCMA Board of Directors for 9 years and was chair of both the Program and Visitors & Museum Committees.  Since 2007, she and fellow Campgrounder Cindy Lyttle have taken it upon themselves to personally meet and welcome every new cottage owner.  Hazel is proud to have served as a Co-Chair of each of the past 16 Gingerbread Cottage Tours in addition to many other volunteer roles. She looks forward to spending each summer with her family and friends in this special community.

Steering Committee

I am a retired (happily!) Project/program manager. I have lived on the Campground since 1999
with my husband who is a sixth generation campgrounder. We enjoy sitting on our porch,
having get togethers with our neighbors and friends, and interacting with curious tourists.

Over the past 15 or more years, I was co-chair of the Cottage Tour and led countless walking
tours. I served for many years on Board committees and task forces, and volunteered for the
Children’s Festival and Grand Illumination, among other events. But, as to my passion, I have
worked countless hours doing lease histories for cottage owners, research for the office
regarding various queries about Campground history, and have worked with artifacts and other
documents as both a member of HPAC and on my own time.

We enjoy travelling far and wide, including Antarctica, Brazil, Iceland, and Australia and New
Zealand. And when it gets too cold in the north, we retreat to our little house in Venice
Florida.

Gordon Lubold is an enthusiastic supporter of the objectives of the COA and as a new member of the Steering Committee, will contribute to a constructive dialogue with the MVCMA. He will work with the Committee and the COA to push for the MVCMA Board to be accountable to cottage owners and reflect the needs of those owners and the Campground community generally. Gordon owns, with his brother Alan, a cottage at 50 Lake. His mother Joyce Lockhart Lubold owned the home since the early 1980s and Gordon spent almost every summer in the Campground. His wife Jenny and two daughters, Madigan and Sophie, adore the Vineyard and Campground and come every year now. Gordon was a longtime Pentagon reporter for The Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C. and now covers national security and foreign policy for NBC News. 

I purchased my Cottage in 1987 and over the years have volunteered for almost every program in our community.  I have been lucky enough to have managed the walking tours for the last 13 years which gave me the opportunity to share the history and character of the Campground with our visitors.

My business career on the Vineyard included owning Vineyard Volkswagon and then starting Dockside Marketplace and Marina, which I operated for 35 years.  I had the privilege of serving our community as Oak Bluffs Town Moderator and served several terms as the last resident Representative to the General Court for Dukes county.

Brad Parker brings more than two decades of experience in contracts management,
business operations, and strategic negotiation. Throughout his career in the biotechnology
industry, he has overseen complex agreements and advised leadership teams on
contractual, operational, and risk-related matters. His experience has been focused
primarily in the areas of oncology and rare disease where he has supported organizations
dedicated to advancing innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes. His
professional background has equipped him with a strong understanding of governance,
financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Throughout his career, Brad has built a reputation for thoughtful leadership, sound
judgment, and a commitment to finding solutions that serve the interests of all parties. He is
a strong advocate for open communication, collaboration, and responsible decision-making.

Brad’s connection to the Campground spans more than 30 years. His family purchased their
cottage three decades ago, creating a place filled with lasting memories, friendships, and
traditions. Today, Brad is proud to share that same experience with his own family. He and
his wife are now raising their two children with a love for the campground community, and
their kids eagerly look forward to every opportunity to spend time at the cottage. Watching
the next generation enjoy the same experiences has deepened Brad’s commitment to
preserving and strengthening the community for years to come.

Brad believes successful organizations are built on trust, transparency, and active
participation from their members. He is honored to contribute his experience and
perspective in service to the COA and looks forward to helping support its continued success
and growth.

Gretchen (Wass) Rehak has been an MVCMA resident all her life, beginning when her parents and grandparents bought the West Clinton cottage, “Teal Tomorrows” in 1962. She, and her husband Walter, and three grown children, Jonah, Sarah and Grace, cherish porch-time and the magic of the MVCMA community. Rehak received a BA from Ithaca College and MA in Public Administration from Suffolk University. She served in Higher Ed administration at Bunker Hill Community College, running the Continuing Education & Business Outreach division, as well as teaching ESL. 

Most recently she was the Communications & Development manager for Tri-Town Council for Youth & Family Services, and she currently runs after-school children’s programming and art classes for the YMCA.

She served on the MVCMA Board for 5 years, co-chairing Programming, and developing children’s & youth activities, as well as family-oriented events (Alabama sunset sail, Arlo Guthrie concert, yoga, Skipper fishing trips/Mini golf/Bowling and the creation of the Sunset Concert Series.)She has served as the Chair of The Topsfield Main Street Foundation, President of the Friends of the Library, co-chaired the Recycling and Sustainability Committees, and remains an active volunteer in off-island and island events.