Meet our Board
Meet Crossover Mission’s Board of Directors, a dedicated group of community leaders who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for transforming lives through sport and education. Each member of our board is committed to guiding Crossover Mission in achieving its vision, fostering environments where young athletes thrive both on and off the court. Their strategic oversight ensures that we continue to enhance our programs and extend our impact, helping underserved youth to excel academically, athletically, and personally.
We are grateful for their leadership, vision, and dedicated support as we work together to build brighter futures.
(Click on each board member’s name to read their biography.)
Biography
Bradley Lorimier
Chairman
Brad Lorimier holds a BA degree in Biology from the University of Illinois and is retired after serving over 30 years in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including roles at Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries. In 2007, he co-founded Avalon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brad serves on the board of one other non-profit and is a resident of Indian River. He is the Chairman of the Crossover Mission Board of Directors.
Bradley “Brad” Lorimier
Chairman
Biography
Michael “Mike Reardon
Vice Chair
Michael Reardon holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MBA from New York University, and a doctorate from Duke University. He began his career with JP Morgan Chase, advancing from corporate credit analyst to Managing Director of Acquisition Finance and Syndication Group. Michael has held managing financial positions at Salomon Smith Barney, Travelers Group, and Citigroup. He has extensive experience in managing and growing multi-billion dollar business entities and has been involved with various charitable organizations, including the ALS Foundation, Red Cross, and Avon Breast Cancer Foundation. Michael and his wife, Melisse, reside in Vero Beach, FL, and South Dartmouth, MA.
Michael “Mike Reardon
Vice Chair
Biography
Thomas Piper III
Treasurer
Thomas Piper attended the University of Virginia, Class of 1963, and completed the Harvard Business School summer program in corporate financial management in 1972. With over 50 years in the financial industry, Thomas held senior positions at Hayden, Stone, New Court Securities (the European Rothschild’s family office in New York), and Dillon Read & Co., which merged into UBS. He also worked as a Managing Director at Citi Private Bank and a senior officer at W.P. Stewart, which was sold to Alliance Bernstein in 2013. He retired in December 2018 and serves as the Treasurer of the Crossover Mission Board of Directors.
Thomas Piper III
Treasurer
Biography
Jeremy Odom
Secretary
Jeremy Odom is the owner of four out of the five McDonald’s restaurants in the Vero Beach area. He is a significant supporter of Crossover Mission’s Travel Basketball Team, regularly contributing to fundraising efforts, providing free meals and hosting A/B honor roll outings for Crossover student athletes. Jeremy serves as the Secretary of the Crossover Mission Board of Directors.
Jeremy Odom
Secretary
Biography
Bob DiScipio
Director
Bob DiScipio brings over 40 years of experience in corporate law, public accounting, and management roles across the life sciences and software industries. He currently serves as CEO and Chairman of Sinopsys Surgical, Inc., focusing on innovative treatments for sinusitis. Bob was also the founder and CEO of Skyland Analytics, Inc., a consultancy specializing in life science manufacturing informatics and risk management, which was sold to Molecular Devices, a division of Danaher.
His leadership roles have included CEO and Chairman at Aegis Analytical, Inc., enhancing data analytics in the life sciences sector, and executive positions at Martek Biosciences and OmegaTech. Earlier in his career, Bob worked as a Tax Attorney at PWC. He is actively involved in community and non-profit work, serving as Chair of the PTO at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Boulder, and as a board member at both the New Canaan Library and the Norwalk Community Technical College Foundation. Bob and his wife, Tina, who celebrate their 35th anniversary in May 2024, split their time between Vero Beach, Florida, and Boulder, Colorado. They are members of John’s Island Club, Quail Valley, and Boulder Country Club, and enjoy family life with their four children and grandchild.
Bob DiScipio
Director
Biography
Kim Huchro
Director
I’ve been lucky to spend a lot of my time giving back to organizations I care deeply about. I current serve on the following: Historic Hudson Valley (HHV), Pocantico Hills, NY
Vice Chair & Board Member, 2013–present; Women’s History Institute of Historic Hudson Valley
Founder, 2014–present; Woodlea Foundation, Scarborough, NY, Secretary & Founding Member, 2022–present. Past roles include City Squash, Bronx, NY, President & Board Member, 2010–2019; Thursday Club, Irvington, NY, Gala Chair & Trustee, 2019–2022; Sacred Heart School, Greenwich, CT
Vice Chair & Board Member, 2009–2015; Villages in Partnership, Allentown, NJ, Development Committee Chair & Board Member, 2011–2024. Education: St. John’s University – B.S. in Psychology, 1983; St. John’s University School of Law, J.D., 1990.
My husband, Paul, recently retired after 30 years at Goldman Sachs, and we raised our three daughters in Scarborough, NY. All three played varsity squash in college—Alexandra and Christina at Stanford, and Victoria at Cornell. Alexandra went on to earn a Master’s in Art History from Hunter College and now works at Anthropic. Christina graduated from Harvard Law and is an attorney at WilmerHale in Washington, D.C. Victoria earned a Master’s in Education from NYU and is now Middle School Academic Director for City Squash in the Bronx.
Kim Huchro
Director
Biography
James Cronin
Director
James Cronin, known as Jim, currently serves as a volunteer treasurer and trustee for the Fry Family Foundation. This medium-sized 501(c)(3) private foundation, established by Darryl and Marlene Fry, operates entirely through the efforts of volunteers. In his role as treasurer, Jim oversees all investment activities, while as a trustee, he collaborates with fellow trustees to manage the foundation’s overall functions.
Jim also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Crow’s Nest Properties III, LLC. As CEO of this small private LLC, he focuses on investments in single-family homes and condominium properties.
He has provided financial advisory services on an ad hoc basis to a diverse clientele, primarily small to medium-sized businesses, often offering these services on a pro bono basis.
As a co-owner of Diana M. Cronin, LLC, Jim specialized in tax and financial consulting, guiding clients on investment strategies and employee benefit plans.
From 1993 to 2007, Jim held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cytec Industries Inc., an industrial chemicals and aerospace materials spin-off. In this role, he oversaw all financial operations, including controllership, treasury, tax, and audit.
Prior to that, from 1991 to 1993, Jim served as the Chemicals Group Controller at American Cyanamid Company, where he was responsible for the financial oversight of the Chemicals Group, handling various operational and strategic financial functions.
Jim Cronin
Director
Biography
Mary Buff Penrose
Director
Buff Penrose enjoyed a rewarding career in the advertising industry in Chicago and New York City as a marketing executive with Ogilvy and Mather and J Walter Thompson. She went on to work as a consultant to schools, private companies and other non-profit organizations focusing on communications, branding, capital campaign development and enrollment marketing management.
As a Board member of several non-profit organizations including, most recently, the John’s Island Community Service League and the John’s Island Club as well as educational institutions in NYC such as The Spence School, Oliver Scholars and Reach the World, Buff has brought a passion for community engagement, strategic planning and fundraising to help make a difference.
Mary Buff Penrose
Director
Biography
Rev. Gregory “Greg” Pitts Sr.
Director
Rev. Gregory Pitts, Sr., is the Founder and Pastor of the Center of Joy Church, a local entrepreneur, and a business owner. He is a resident of Indian River County.
Rev. Gregory Pitts Sr.
Director
Biography
Patrick Shook
Director
Patrick Shook retired in 2020 after a 37-year career with Marriott International, where he held senior management roles in operations and sales and marketing. Most of his career was spent with Marriott’s resort hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Patrick also enjoyed many years as a youth and high school boys lacrosse coach in Minnesota. He and his wife, Ellyn, reside in New York City and Vero Beach, FL.
Patrick Shook
Director
Biography
Lisa Slater
Director
Lisa Slater, born in Rockville, MD, graduated from Boston College with a BS in Accounting. She worked for Champion Recruiting Associates in Bethesda, MD, as a recruiter and has been involved with several organizations, including the Washington School for Girls, The Shepherd Foundation, Suburban Hospital Foundation, and the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Lisa is a resident of Vero Beach, FL.
Lisa Slater
Director
Biography
Major Milo Thornton
Director
Major Milo Thornton has 25 years of law enforcement experience and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Indian River State College and a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Florida. He is currently the Captain of School Resource Officers for the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and an adjunct instructor at Indian River State College. Milo is affiliated with several non-profits and is running for Sheriff of Indian River County. Milo resides in Indian River County.
Major Milo Thornton
Director
Biography
Bob Parsons
Past Vice President
Robert Parsons is the former President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of a national corporation specializing in the distribution of specialty construction products. Bob has been primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of Crossover’s Center for Excellence building project. He is a resident of Indian River County and serves as the Vice Chairman of the Crossover Mission Board of Directors.
Bob Parsons
Past Vice Chair