About us

OUR MISSION

The Misquamicut Business Association is a non profit group of like minded business owners who work tirelessly to improve your experience in Misquamicut. Forty Five businesses at the beach as well as over one hundred who service and supply us take part in the association.

WHAT WE DO

The MBA was formed in 2000 and since then is responsible for the maintenance, promotion and events at Misquamicut. Springfest, Fallfest, Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night, weekly classic car shows and Drive-In Movies in the summer are just a few of the things that we do to make your stay with us enjoyable!

We are pleased to work in conjunction with the Town of Westerly, the Misquamicut Fire District, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and South County Tourism Council.

OUR GOALS

– Promote events that strengthen our community
– Provide a unified voice for the businesses in Misquamicut
– Create a welcoming environment for the guests and residents of Misquamicut
– Handle general maintenance of beach rights of way

  • Charles Trefes

    Charles Trefes

    President

    Atlantic Beach Park & Windjammer

  • Joe Taunton

    Joe Taunton

    Vice President

    Pleasant View Inn

  • Robert L. Barber

    Robert L. Barber

    Secretary

    The Haven Express at Dunes Park

  • Garry Algiere

    Garry Algiere

    Treasurer

    Bayview Fun Park

  • Caswell Cooke

    Caswell Cooke

    Executive Director

    The Haven Express at Dunes Park

MBA Board of Directors

President: Charles Trefes – Atlantic Beach Park & Windjammer

Vice President: Joseph Taunton – Pleasant View Inn

Secretary: Robert L. Barber – The Haven Express at Dunes Park

Treasurer: Garry Algiere – Bayview Fun Park

Board Member: Sean Conroy – Stanton Realty

Board Member: Nunzio DiMarco – Venice/Winnapaug Inn

Board Member Alternate: Tom Jasulavic – The Purple Ape

Allied Board Member: Tammy Joslin – The Washington Trust Company

Allied Board Member: Danielle Duzan – Westerly Community Credit Union

Allied Board Member: Christina Drake – Coca Cola

Allied Board Alternate: Elissa Aubin – Gordon Foods

Associate Board Member: Linda Capalbo – Shoreline Sanitation

Associate Board Member: Mike Granieri – Gannon Marketing

Associate Board Member: Walter Pawelkiewicz – WMP Consultants

Associate Board Alternate: Vacant

MBA Staff (Non-Elected)

Executive Director: Caswell Cooke, Jr.

Bookkeeper: Rebecca Greene

Festival Director: Amanda (Reese) Perra

Tourist Center: Linda Ravenelle

Road Crew: David Pasqualicchio

Car Show Director: Dom “The Doc” Cardillo

Drive In Movies Staff: Valerie Knowles, Liz Miner, Mike Land, Roger Walsh, Haley McDonnel

Executive Committee

Charles Trefes, Joseph Taunton, Garry Algiere

Membership/Nominating Committee:

Charles Trefes, Joseph Taunton

Finance Committee:

Charles Trefes, Joseph Taunton, Linda Capalbo, Danielle Duzan, Tammy Joslin