Joseph Davis ’89 (MBA)
President

DavisJ@franklinpierce.edu

Joe Davis has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2005 and has held several roles including Vice President of Academic Relations and Vice President of External Relations. He graduated from Pierce in 1989 majoring in Computers and Management. After graduating he took a role at the college supporting the academic computer system which included management and administration of the computer lab in the basement of the library and student computer lab assistants.

Joe finally left Pierce in 1992, moving to the Boston area where he currently lives with his wife and 3 kids. He currently works at ImmunoGen, a small Biotech company located in Waltham, MA, as the Director of Information Technology.

Adam Grill  ’89
Vice President  for External Relations
GrillA@franklinpierce.edu

Adam is the District Sales Manager for Autotrader.com, the largest online auto classified site.  He currently resides in Milford NH with his wife and their two daughters.  His volunteer interests include coaching youth soccer and sofball. In addition to coaching, he serves on the all volunteer board of the Franklin Pierce Alumni Association.  He says that he volunteers at Franklin Pierce because, "It is my way of giving back to the University."

Ulysses Shields '02 (MBA)
Vice President for Academic Relations

ShieldsU@franklinpierce.edu

Ulysses E. Shields was born in Chicago, IL and completed undergraduate studies at Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He has been happily married to Margaret for 22 years and they have four children. Tristan is a Franklin Pierce alum - Class of '09; Siobhan attends Le Moyne, Raziel St. Bernard's High School and Nolan St. Bernard's Elementary School. He started attending the MBA program at Franklin Pierce in 1999 finishing the leadership track in 2002. His career includes 25 years of active duty military service and 10 years in Corporate America as well as consulting regarding diversity seminars hosted at Fitchburg State College and sponsored by the United States Information Agency. The seminars are related to the Community Partnership Program for the former Soviet Union countries. Ulysses enjoys spending free time coaching basketball, gardening and spending quality time with his wife and children.

As vice president for academic relations, Ulysses is excited about supporting the University in selecting deserving students for alumni scholarship as well as Career Planning and Placement Center. It's all about preparing future alums for success in their careers and Franklin Pierce community service.

Kyle Provost '05
Alumni and Reunion Weekend Chair
ProvostK@franklinpierce.edu

Kyle Provost graduated from Franklin Pierce in 2005 with a degree in Mass Communication with a focus on Broadcast Journalism.  Since graduation, Kyle has started a non-profit group calls "Friends Against Violence, Inc" which empowers organizations that support those affected by domestic violence.  He has also been focusing his time on alumni ventures and business developemnt.  When asked why he volunteers at Franklin Pierce he says, "When I came to Franklin Pierce I found a place for life and I want to continue what I started."

Richard Falconi ’69
Membership and Bylaws
 Committee Chair and Parliamentarian

FalconiR@franklinpierce.edu

Rick Falconi Class of 1969, Student Senate President 1968, Student Senate Vice President 1969. Upon graduation, I worked to help found the Alumni Association. I also served 9 years on the Alumni Board in the 1970s and 1980s.

I was born, raised, and still live in Southborough, Massachusetts. I have two grown children, Jamie and Jessie, and three grandchildren. I had many wonderful experiences and met many people who have become life long friends at Franklin Pierce and it will always have a special place in my heart.

Shirley English-Whitman '07 MBA
Alumni Relations Director
engliss@franklinpierce.edu