Our Team | The LINX Companies | Premier Summer Day Camps. Fun for Children, Great for Families!

Joe Kahn Founder and CEO

Joe is the owner and founder of LINX-USA, Corp. If Joe had a superpower, he would want it to be manipulating time, presumably so he could fit more into a single, summer day. Joe loves the movie Shrek and enjoys doing skits around a campfire (although it is well known that his accents need work). Joe's wonderful memories of his camp experiences remind him all the time of the amazing impact camp has on children's lives and how important it is to make camp fun for both campers and staff. Before st... Joe is the owner and founder of LINX-USA, Corp. If Joe had a superpower, he would want it to be manipulating time, presumably so he could fit more into a single, summer day. Joe loves the movie Shrek and enjoys doing skits around a campfire (although it is well known that his accents need work). Joe's wonderful memories of his camp experiences remind him all the time of the amazing impact camp has on children's lives and how important it is to make camp fun for both campers and staff. Before starting LINX, Joe worked as a financial consultant for KCI and worked for McKinsey & Co in Boston; he was the COO/CFO of an eldercare startup and did turnaround work as well. Drawing on his business experience, his passion for teaching and desire to help children expand their interests, Joe created an innovative enrichment environment first of classes and then of camps in which children explore and experience new things and learn along the way. He has proven that children learn and retain experiences most notably in a fun based environment, which is the hallmark of The LINX Companies. Joe is a board member of Camp Casco, which provides free camp experiences for children with cancer. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S.in Management, with a minor in Computer Science, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Joe is married and the proud father of two daughters.

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Shari Prussin Vice President and Director of Human Resources

Shari is the Vice President and Director of Human Resources for The LINX Companies. Having spent her childhood summers as a camper and counselor, Shari knows first hand the important role camp plays in fostering self-confidence and independence of both campers and staff. Beyond camp, Shari's favorite place is the beach. She loves summer evenings under the stars, preferably enjoyed with nightly ice cream. Before coming to LINX, Shari practiced labor and employment law in New York and Los Angel... Shari is the Vice President and Director of Human Resources for The LINX Companies. Having spent her childhood summers as a camper and counselor, Shari knows first hand the important role camp plays in fostering self-confidence and independence of both campers and staff. Beyond camp, Shari's favorite place is the beach. She loves summer evenings under the stars, preferably enjoyed with nightly ice cream. Before coming to LINX, Shari practiced labor and employment law in New York and Los Angeles. Shari holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.

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Meesh Hundley Executive Director of Camps

Michelle (Meesh) is our Executive Director of Camps. An avid hiker, Meesh has conquered the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and, closer to home, regularly hikes in New Hampshire. Meesh loves Crunchie bars and the movie Shrek. Put the two together, and it's a WOW for Meesh! Meesh has an extensive background in directing children's enrichment programs. She is passionate about delivering superior customer service to families while ensuring that campers are having fun each day in a safe and supportiv... Michelle (Meesh) is our Executive Director of Camps. An avid hiker, Meesh has conquered the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and, closer to home, regularly hikes in New Hampshire. Meesh loves Crunchie bars and the movie Shrek. Put the two together, and it's a WOW for Meesh! Meesh has an extensive background in directing children's enrichment programs. She is passionate about delivering superior customer service to families while ensuring that campers are having fun each day in a safe and supportive environment. Meesh is equally concerned about the day-to-day experience of the camp staff who, she believes, are encouraging and supportive role models for our campers. Everyday Meesh brings ingenuity and drive to create inclusive programs designed to unite and empower a diverse camper population. Meesh is a graduate of Framingham State University.

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Amy Fuller Boyd Executive Director of Marketing, Customer Service and Strategic Development

Amy is the Executive Director of Marketing, Customer Service and Strategic Development for The LINX Companies. Amy's year round work is inspired by witnessing the daily laughter and joy of campers and staff during the camp season. When not at camp during the summer, you will find Amy kayaking, SUPing or swimming in the ocean. When you see Amy, ask her how to play Kubb! Amy has enjoyed a multi-faceted career which began with software engineering and took her on a path through software project man... Amy is the Executive Director of Marketing, Customer Service and Strategic Development for The LINX Companies. Amy's year round work is inspired by witnessing the daily laughter and joy of campers and staff during the camp season. When not at camp during the summer, you will find Amy kayaking, SUPing or swimming in the ocean. When you see Amy, ask her how to play Kubb! Amy has enjoyed a multi-faceted career which began with software engineering and took her on a path through software project management, website design and development, and business consulting. Along the way she became a mother of three and was an early, enthusiastic customer of LINX. She holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Brown University.

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Ben Gatto Camp Director

Ben is the Camp Director for LINX Camps. Ben understands and is motivated everyday by the important role that camp can play in the lives of children. His ideal non-camp day is spent hiking with his family and then relaxing around a campfire. Ben is a lifelong educator who has taught first through fourth grades and has most recently worked as a Vice Principal in an elementary school. Now in his full time role at LINX Camps, Ben is excited to continue to grow the traditions and create the fun that... Ben is the Camp Director for LINX Camps. Ben understands and is motivated everyday by the important role that camp can play in the lives of children. His ideal non-camp day is spent hiking with his family and then relaxing around a campfire. Ben is a lifelong educator who has taught first through fourth grades and has most recently worked as a Vice Principal in an elementary school. Now in his full time role at LINX Camps, Ben is excited to continue to grow the traditions and create the fun that makes each camp day so special. Ben holds a Master of Education from Wheelock College and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in social emotional learning from William James College.

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Jen Downin Operations Director

Jen is the Operations Director of The LINX Companies. During the off-season, Jen balances responsibilities of logistics for both camp and office operations as well preparations for the next camp season. Jen loves the summer because it is camp season but her favorite candy is snowcaps! Her favorite outdoor activities include trampoline gaga ball and tubing down the Saco River. Remembering the good times she had as a camper motivates Jen as she hopes to provide experiences each summer which LINX c... Jen is the Operations Director of The LINX Companies. During the off-season, Jen balances responsibilities of logistics for both camp and office operations as well preparations for the next camp season. Jen loves the summer because it is camp season but her favorite candy is snowcaps! Her favorite outdoor activities include trampoline gaga ball and tubing down the Saco River. Remembering the good times she had as a camper motivates Jen as she hopes to provide experiences each summer which LINX campers will hold as special memories for a lifetime. Jen is EEC Director certified, a children's certified yoga teacher, and former pre-school owner. Her professional background includes teaching at preschools, private elementary schools, libraries, and daycare facilities, and the development of a gross motor movement program for a daycare. Jen is the mother of 5 children.

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Monique MarshallVeale Director of Camper and Counselor Care

Monique is the Director of Camper and Counselor Care. Monique leads these important teams during the summer season. A theater lover, Monique's all time favorite campfire activity is performing skits. She enjoys playing badminton with friends and family and loves summer walks along the beach and trails in the Blue Hills. Having worked with children, adolescents, and families throughout her career, Monique strives to make sure every camp community member feels welcome and included every time they ... Monique is the Director of Camper and Counselor Care. Monique leads these important teams during the summer season. A theater lover, Monique's all time favorite campfire activity is performing skits. She enjoys playing badminton with friends and family and loves summer walks along the beach and trails in the Blue Hills. Having worked with children, adolescents, and families throughout her career, Monique strives to make sure every camp community member feels welcome and included every time they come to camp and and that they end the camp day with a smile. When not at camp, Monique leads youth and family centered programming that provides academic enrichment, social emotional development, recreation, and after school care and education to participants.

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Nancy Lorusso Customer Service Manager

Nancy is our Customer Service Manager. Whether for LINX Camps or NEOC, Nancy is a fabulous resource for all of your questions. Originally from Canada, Nancy has a special love for winter sports, especially hockey -- to watch, not play. If she had a superpower, it would be the ability to clone herself so that she could do two of her favorite activities at the same time! Prior to working at LINX, Nancy had a career in the hotel industry with a strong emphasis on customer service. Most recently, sh... Nancy is our Customer Service Manager. Whether for LINX Camps or NEOC, Nancy is a fabulous resource for all of your questions. Originally from Canada, Nancy has a special love for winter sports, especially hockey -- to watch, not play. If she had a superpower, it would be the ability to clone herself so that she could do two of her favorite activities at the same time! Prior to working at LINX, Nancy had a career in the hotel industry with a strong emphasis on customer service. Most recently, she was an elementary school Special Education Teaching Assistant. Nancy's first experience with LINX was when her son attended LINX Camps and based on how much fun he had with the counselors and the choice of activities, she knew LINX would always be part of his summer. Now she feels so fortunate to be part of the LINX staff team year round.

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Septimus Blackwood Customer Service Specialist

Septimus is a Customer Service Specialist. An avid animal lover, you can usually find them romping through through the woods of Weston with their dog or taking their boa constrictor on a bike ride but they'll never say no to a Star Trek marathon. Septimus' favourite camp activity is archery with arts & crafts coming in as a close second. Their go-to snacks are twizzlers and Dr. Pepper or an ice cold IRN BRU. Septimus is a Customer Service Specialist. An avid animal lover, you can usually find them romping through through the woods of Weston with their dog or taking their boa constrictor on a bike ride but they'll never say no to a Star Trek marathon. Septimus' favourite camp activity is archery with arts & crafts coming in as a close second. Their go-to snacks are twizzlers and Dr. Pepper or an ice cold IRN BRU.

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Dan Merriam Facilities Manager

Dan is our Facilities Manager. Dan helps to keep us running all year long, whether it is moving a computer, sound equipment or a wall; he is never more than a walkie call away to lend a hand. You can see Dan's creativity and organizational talents in the builds he makes for use at LINX Camps and NEOC. Dan also brings visions to life each holiday season by building our "tree" for Elm Bank's Festival of Trees. If Dan could have any superpower, he wishes that he could fly! Dan comes to us from a... Dan is our Facilities Manager. Dan helps to keep us running all year long, whether it is moving a computer, sound equipment or a wall; he is never more than a walkie call away to lend a hand. You can see Dan's creativity and organizational talents in the builds he makes for use at LINX Camps and NEOC. Dan also brings visions to life each holiday season by building our "tree" for Elm Bank's Festival of Trees. If Dan could have any superpower, he wishes that he could fly! Dan comes to us from a corporate background and continues to be an entrepreneur via a mobile DJ and custom backyard game business.

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Kate Rinaldi Graphic Designer

Kate is The LINX Companies' Graphic Designer. She helps to create the images and look you see on our websites and in our marketing materials. Not surprisingly, Kate loved arts and crafts when she was a camper. With so many great memories of her camp days, Kate is thrilled that her work at a company that helps to bring the magic of camp to our families. Kate loves summer walks by the ocean but prefers to swim in a pool. Her favorite campfire activity is making pudgy pies! Kate has a Master of Art... Kate is The LINX Companies' Graphic Designer. She helps to create the images and look you see on our websites and in our marketing materials. Not surprisingly, Kate loved arts and crafts when she was a camper. With so many great memories of her camp days, Kate is thrilled that her work at a company that helps to bring the magic of camp to our families. Kate loves summer walks by the ocean but prefers to swim in a pool. Her favorite campfire activity is making pudgy pies! Kate has a Master of Arts in teaching from Tufts University and a dual degree in journalism and art from The University of Wisconsin at Madison.

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David Gerth Director of Finance

Dave is our Director of Finance. An avid cycler, Dave's candy of choice is a protein bar. Dave's best camp memories are from when he was a counselor at a basketball camp and played pick up games against members of the then NBA champion New York Knicks. Dave previously worked as the Chief Financial Officer of both very large public companies and successful start-ups throughout New England. Dave is an MBA graduate of Dartmouth College and has his undergraduate degree from Worcester Polytech... Dave is our Director of Finance. An avid cycler, Dave's candy of choice is a protein bar. Dave's best camp memories are from when he was a counselor at a basketball camp and played pick up games against members of the then NBA champion New York Knicks. Dave previously worked as the Chief Financial Officer of both very large public companies and successful start-ups throughout New England. Dave is an MBA graduate of Dartmouth College and has his undergraduate degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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