FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: ROY NASCIMENTO
978.353.7600, ext. 225
DATE: June 24,2025

North Central Mass.— Tony Fields, president and CEO of Cleartech Group, an IT solutions provider based in Leominster, Massachusetts has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2025-2026. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025. As the Chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, he will work with fellow board members, Chamber staff, and membership, to champion the Chamber in its mission to serve the region’s business community.

Tony brings over three decades of technology industry experience to his new role. Growing up in a family immersed in computing—his father Tim Fields founded TAF Computer Services in the 1980s—Tony enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1992 as a Computer Operator, where he gained experience supporting Novell and Microsoft Networks. After his military service, he advanced through IT roles as a Network Administrator, Project Lead, and Senior Network Engineer before becoming an entrepreneur in 2004 with a Computer Troubleshooters franchise in Leominster.

In 2017, Tony founded Cleartech Group with the mission to “support businesses with technology that will allow them to grow and prosper.” Under his leadership, he grew his business from a home-based operation to a ten-employee Managed Service Provider.

A graduate of Park University, the Goldman Sachs 10KSB and SBA Emerging Leader program, Tony was recognized as the 2020 Massachusetts SBA Minority Owned Business of the Year. He is active in community youth programs and also serves as Chair of the Board of LUK, Inc. Fields joined the Chamber’s board of directors in 2021 and has served in leadership roles including Treasurer.

He succeeds Barbara Mahoney, president and CEO of All-One Credit Union, who now moves to the position of Immediate Past Chair of the board of directors.

“When I started my first business, the Chamber’s support was invaluable to me. Now, as a more seasoned entrepreneur, I have seen firsthand how the Chamber connects businesses and strengthens our communities,” said Fields. “My goal is to continue that momentum—supporting local businesses, attracting visitors to our region, and maintaining the collaborative spirit that makes North Central Massachusetts special.”  

“Tony brings exactly what we need in a board chair—entrepreneurial insight, collaborative leadership, and genuine passion for our region,” said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “He understands both the challenges and opportunities facing our business community.”

In the same election, Allie Catlin, owner, Smith’s Country Cheese, located in Winchendon, was elected Vice Chair. Melissa Glenny, president, Franklin Professional Associates, located in Leominster, was elected to the position of Treasurer. 

Board members elected for new terms were

• Joseph Basile, president, Catania Oils, Ayer
• Mark Hettinger, president and CEO, GFA Federal Credit Union, Gardner
• Donna Hodge, president, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg
• Barbara Mahoney, president & CEO, All-One Credit Union, Leominster
• Alex Matthews, general manager, Great Wolf Lodge New England, Fitchburg
• Kayla Nault, owner of DeBonis & Davin Florist, Fitchburg; Sage Home Collections, Leominster; and Salt + Sage, Townsend

Continuing current terms on the board of directors are

• Marieke Cormier, owner, Roots Natural Foods, Leominster
• Chris Hendry, president & CEO, IC Credit Union, Fitchburg
• John Heroux, president of Micro Machine & Electronics, Inc., Leominster
• Patrick McCarty, president & CEO, McCarty Companies, Leominster
• Nicole Moorshead, general manager, Chocksett Inn, Sterling and the Colonial Hotel, Gardner
• David Moura, president, Moura’s Cleaning Service, Fitchburg
• Joshua Page, president, JP Electric and Son, Fitchburg
• Rodrigo Souza, owner, Comeketo Catering Services, Fitchburg
• James Vander Hooven, president, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner

About the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy and economic development organization. The Chamber’s mission is to advance the economy of North Central Massachusetts and strengthen its quality of place by connecting businesses, people, and ideas. The Chamber serves nearly 700 member businesses of all sizes from virtually all industries in the twenty-seven communities that comprise North Central Massachusetts. The Chamber was named 2023 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and also received a five-star accreditation from the accrediting board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Find the Chamber online at northcentralmass.com or connect with us on Facebook (@ncmchamber), LinkedIn (@north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce), and Instagram (@ncm_chamber).

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