Board of Directors
Dolores Perotti
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Dolores was born in Canaan and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Design and Horticulture. She has operated a successful landscaping and garden business in Canaan for over 25 years. Dolores has served on the North Canaan Board of Education for 14 years, including 6 years as Chair. She has been a soccer coach and served on various school committees including the PTO. She volunteers as a gardener at the North Canaan library, elementary school, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church rectory. Dolores and her husband Champ built their home on land purchased by Champ's great grandparents in the 1920s. Their three children are fifth generation Canaanites.
David Becker
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David is a seasoned marketing innovator and C-suite executive with 20+ years of experience driving strategic growth for organizations large and small. As Time Magazine's Brand Development Director, he helped pioneer digital media. As President and COO of Uproar.com, he achieved a top 20 audience rank and $1.1 billion valuation. He transformed Beliefnet.com post-bankruptcy, securing $7 million in funding and tripling site traffic, leading to a $35 million acquisition by News Corp. In 2019, he co-founded Scotch Valley Ranch Hemp, venturing into CBD and hemp.
Patricia Chamberlain
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Patricia is the former Superintendent for Region One and Supervising Principal for the Sharon Center School, and a long-time Sharon resident. She holds a Bachelor of Science from George Mason University and a Master of Education from Colorado State University. Patricia is a member of the Sharon EMT and represents the Town of Sharon on the Transfer Station project.
Erin Pierson
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Erin is a strategic leader in business growth and mission-driven enterprise development, with deep experience at the intersection of corporate social responsibility and nonprofit governance. She currently serves as Senior Global Engagement Director at Goodera, where she partners with global companies to design, implement, and scale employee volunteering and CSR programs that drive meaningful community impact.
Previously, Erin was the first Chief Growth Officer at Cause Strategy Partners, where she led business development, partnerships, marketing, and communications. In that role, she worked with more than 60 Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit partners to expand board placement and governance training programs, helping strengthen nonprofit leadership while advancing corporate engagement strategies. She also guided the organization’s thought leadership and storytelling efforts, elevating the impact of its partners.
Earlier in her career, Erin held roles at CECP, the CEO Force for Good, supporting corporate leaders in developing social impact strategies, and at Sculpture Center, where she focused on fundraising and development.
Erin is deeply committed to nonprofit governance and community engagement, with ongoing involvement in arts access, environmental conservation, and community resilience initiatives. She holds an MPA from NYU Wagner and a BA from Colgate University.
Tim Wright
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Tim is an executive with more than twenty years of experience leading principal investments, corporate strategy, and business operations for global investment management firms. He is currently the founder and managing partner of Hillcourt Capital, a strategic advisory firm. He most recently served as Head of Global Operations and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at GLP Capital Partners, a $128 billion private equity and real estate firm, where he helped guide the firm through a transformational period culminating in its acquisition by Ares in 2025. Prior to GLP, Tim co-founded Acirfa Capital, an investment platform focused on acquiring insurance and asset management businesses across Africa and the Middle East. He previously served as Head of Corporate Strategy for Guggenheim Investments, a $260 billion global asset management firm, and as Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for Deutsche Bank's $1 trillion asset and wealth management division. Earlier in his career, Tim was an investment professional at Capital Z Investment Partners and Longworth Venture Partners. He holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College.
Tim and his family have called Sharon, CT, home for over five years, having relocated here full-time during the pandemic in 2020. He serves as a volunteer Emergency Medical Responder on the Sharon Fire Department Ambulance. In addition, he is a board member of The DREAM Program, a national mentoring organization helping youth living in public housing reach higher education. Tim is married to Abbey Nova, who serves as Executive Director of the Sharon Historical Society. Together they have two sons, Benjamin (8) and Alexander (16).
He is drawn to the Chore Service because its mission sits at the intersection of two things he cares about most: keeping people independent in their own homes and strengthening the fabric of a community he is proud to call home.
Lea Davies
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Lea retired in April 2004 from Verizon Communications after a 27-year telecommunications career, with his last position as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. He previously served on the boards of the Sharon Historical Society, The Foundation for Community Health, and The Sharon Housing Authority. A 1976 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Randolph-Macon College, Lea has had a home in the Northwest Corner for over 35 years and served as Chore's Board President from 2004 through 2019.
Paul Collins
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Paul grew up in Westchester County, NY, and graduated from St. Michael’s College. He had a distinguished career in the fine paper industry, retiring in 2020 as Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain at Gould Paper Corp. After moving to Goshen, Paul became active in community initiatives, serving as Recycling Coordinator and overseeing several successful programs, including enhanced composting efforts and a plastic film recycling campaign that exceeded its collection goals. In 2023, he was elected to the Town Board of Finance. Paul also volunteers with Food Rescue USA and brings operational experience and a strong commitment to community service to the Chore Service Board.
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Sandy spent most of her adult life in New York City, working as a municipal bond portfolio manager serving high-net-worth clients and mutual funds. Known for her strong organizational skills and passion for working with people, she retired in 2019 and moved to West Cornwall, where she and her husband were drawn to the region’s active, compassionate community. Sandy has volunteered with the local food bank and remains committed to giving back. Joining the Chore Service Board offers her a meaningful opportunity to support and strengthen the community she has come to deeply appreciate.
Sandy Panetta
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Robert founded Harbor Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to cater to a diverse clientele consisting of individuals, families, business owners, foundations, endowments, non profit organizations and corporations. The Harbor Group focuses on providing clients with an exceptional wealth management experience through customized strategic planning, a commitment to objectivity, dedication to simplicity and high touch personal service. Robert provides a personalized advisory experience by developing a deep understanding of his clients, their balance sheets and their goals.
Robert graduated from Manhattanville College where he double majored in Business and Political Science. Robert also completed a post-graduate program at Columbia University to become a Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM®) professional.
Robert is a football, basketball, music and art enthusiast. He resides in Litchfield, CT with his wife Marisa and their two children Charlie and Selah. Robert is actively involved in community service and philanthropy.
Rob Schmidt
Warren Whitaker
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Warren Whitaker is a retired lawyer. For nearly 50 years, he practiced trusts and estates law in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and was a partner at the law firm Day Pitney. He has served on the boards or councils of Music Mountain, The Falls Village Community Development Corporation, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre USA, the London-based Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, The Pelham Picture House, and the Pelham Arts Center. He resides in Falls Village, Connecticut.
Steven Cornell
Our Mission & Team
Keeping Neighbors Safe, Independent, and Thriving at Home
For more than 30 years, Chore Service has helped older adults and people with disabilities across Litchfield County live comfortably, safely, and with dignity in the homes and communities they love. We provide trusted, non-medical support that makes daily life easier—and independence possible.
Mission Pillars
Independence
We empower individuals to maintain control of their lives and living situations through personalized support.
We treat every client with respect and care, honoring their choices and preferences
Dignity
We strengthen local connections by employing local caregivers and serving neighbors in need.
Community
We provide services regardless of ability to pay, ensuring support reaches everyone who needs it.
Accessibility
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I am a hometown kid—born and raised in Salisbury.
Before Chore, I didn’t take very good care of the house. My wife, Jane, and I both knew we weren’t housekeepers, so cleaning happened only when someone was coming over—Christmas, Easter, that kind of thing—and then we’d let it slide again. A few years ago, I had a housekeeper for a while, and she was very good, but it came with complications.
Eventually, someone suggested Chore Service and mentioned how affordable and flexible it was. What appealed to me was that you could make it as inexpensive—or as involved—as you wanted. I went into Chore, spoke with the friendliest and most helpful person, and explained exactly what I was looking for. Now Elizabeth comes two to three hours a week. I feel completely confident knowing that anyone who comes through Chore has been vetted. I trust Chore Service, and because of that, I trust her. And honestly, I can feel the difference in the house.
93%
of Chore clients feel more independent at home
91%
feel safer and more comfortable
92%
experience less daily stress
91%
stay at home longer
90%
report improved well-being
Our Story
Founded in 1992 by Sharon social service agent Ella Clark, Chore Service began with a simple idea: help people stay in their homes without placing financial burdens on their future. What started with a $2,000 grant and 22 families has grown into a trusted community resource serving 13 towns across Litchfield County.
Today, Chore employs more than 50 local caregivers who provide thousands of hours of practical, human support each year — helping neighbors with companionship, household tasks, transportation, and everyday challenges that make independent living possible.
Our Services
How Can Chore Service Help?
Companionship
Housecleaning
Laundry
Light meal preparation
In-home, non-medical services include the following:
Minor repairs
Technology assistance
Transportation
Yardwork
Staff
Jane MacLaren
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In her leadership role at Chore Service, Jane works to expand in-home support so that all older adults can live safely and independently at home, regardless of income.
Her experience spans IBM philanthropy, community engagement, crisis counseling, and K–8 educational support, shaping her understanding of community needs.
Jane has helped expand services across 13 towns in Connecticut, supporting older adults in maintaining daily routines and staying connected to their communities.
She has lived in the Northwest Corner since 2004 and is committed to ensuring that sustainable, accessible support is available to enable older adults to continue thriving in their homes and communities.
Jane has been part of the Chore Service team since 2015.
Kristen Orr
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Kristen moved to Connecticut in 1987 and found the hamlet of Milton in Litchfield to raise her four children and call home for the past 26 years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Concordia College.
Kristen inherited her father’s love and compassion for people and has realized her desire to work with the older population over the years. She is a committed community member with dedicated experience across various care-related and mission-driven efforts. Community volunteering includes the Food Rescue and the Litchfield Social Service Commission, serving on the Litchfield Community Service Fund Board of Directors as the Milton Public Hall Association president.
Over the past few years, Kristen has focused her time and talents on helping the elderly members of her community by becoming a care assistant with All About You Home Care, then joining the team at Brandywine Assisted Living in Litchfield, and on to becoming a registered in-home caregiver through Washington Home Care. In June 2022, she became the part-time Program Coordinator of the Litchfield Hills Chore Service before joining Chore Service full-time in 2024. Kristen continues volunteering in her community whenever needed.
Karen Rios
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In her role as Administrative Assistant at Chore Service, Karen Rios ensures smooth daily operations and provides essential support and resources to staff, caregivers, and the community. Initially interviewing for a caregiver role in 2024, Karen was quickly recognized for her administrative strengths and prior experience, leading to a transition into a full-time administrative position later that year. She is deeply committed to the organization’s mission and shares it enthusiastically with everyone she meets. A dedicated community member, Karen lives in Sharon, Connecticut, where she serves as President of the Sharon Center School PTO and actively participates in local education and volunteer efforts.
Devin Boyden
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Devin Boyden is a professional in accounting and business administration who is passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations and getting involved in the community. She works closely with libraries, arts organizations, and community-based programs and has experience with bookkeeping, payroll, and operational management. In July 2025, Devin began working for Chore Service, leveraging her accounting expertise and teamwork to support the organization's goal of in-home independence. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and will complete her master's degree in business administration in the spring of 2026. Her dedication to sustainability, service, and community impact motivates her work.
Join Our Team
We're looking for compassionate, reliable individuals to join our team of caregivers. Are you interested in making a meaningful difference in your community while earning competitive wages? We'd love to hear from you.