Our Team

Building strong relationships with our clients and our community based on trust, integrity and value is at the heart of all that we do. We're here to support you and your organization, every step of the way.

A team of experts on your side.

At Boardwalk Business Group, we have over 150 combined years of experience in financial and nonprofit leadership, business consulting and audit/compliance services—with all of the relevant experience you’d expect—Big Four accounting and consulting, CPA, MBA, CFO and CEO. But it’s our genuine passion for helping businesses to thrive that makes Boardwalk Business Group unique.

Building strong relationships with our clients and our community based on trust, integrity and value is at the heart of all that we do. We are here to support your journey, every step of the way.

Matt Cronin, Founder & President

Matt Cronin founded Boardwalk Business Group in 2014 after 18 years experience in a variety of financial management consulting and leadership roles at both private firms and nonprofit organizations.

Most recently, Matt has been the VP of Finance and Administration for School Leaders Network. SLN runs learning communities for school leaders in Los Angeles, Honolulu, San Antonio, Tampa, New York City, Washington DC and other urban areas throughout the United States. Prior to that, Matt served as Chief Financial Officer and subsequently Chief Executive Officer for Living Independently Forever, a Cape Cod-based nonprofit serving adults with disabilities.

Matt began his career as an audit and business consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Philadelphia, where he earned his CPA license.

Matt holds a B.S. in Accountancy from Villanova University and earned an Executive MBA from Boston University. In 2012, he was recognized as one of the region’s young business leaders with “40 Under 40” Award from Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine.

From volunteering for his children’s athletic teams to lending his skills to local non-profit organizations, community engagement is part of Matt’s DNA. Matt has been the Treasurer of the YMCA of Cape Cod, the Community Leadership Institute of Cape Cod & the Islands and the Cape Cod Young Professionals.

Matt lives in Sandwich, MA, with his wife Noelle and their four children.

Favorite place?: Crowe's Pasture, Dennis
Favorite ice cream?: Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Favorite movie?: Blues Brothers
Favorite physical activity?: Basketball

Candice Murphy, Finance Manager

Candice graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Accounting and became a CPA shortly after that. She was an internal auditor at Polaroid, Controller of a book manufacturer in Braintree and Controller at Boston University Medical Center. She relocated with her husband Ron to Northern California in 1996. While living in and exploring the West Coast, Candice worked as a contract accountant for such companies as McKesson, Genentch and the University of California Berkeley.

After over 30 year of accounting work, she and her husband (also an accountant) decided to move back to Cape Cod ... specifically Sandwich. During her time living on Cape Cod, Candice has served as Chair for the Social Events Committee for the Sandwich Newcomers and Neighbors and is currently their President. In addition, she volunteers at Falmouth Hospital during the winter months. Otherwise, she can be found at Boardwalk Beach or gardening at her home near the village.

Favorite place?: Paris
Favorite ice cream?: Coffee
Favorite movie?: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Favorite physical activity?: Hiking anywhere

Christine Coryer, Accounting & Business Manager

Christine Coryer is a CPA with a diversified accounting background. Christine began her accounting career working for a public accounting firm in Boston who focused on small to midsized businesses as well as taxation. There she enjoyed working with the smaller clients and helped to keep them on track. Christine spent 20 years in various accounting roles including Controller and Accounting Manager in the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Accounting and Economics from Salve Regina University. Christine also holds an MBA from Bryant University.

Christine resides in West Wareham, MA with her husband whom she met through the Appalachian Mountain Club. They have four children together. Christine is involved in her church and scout programs. Christine enjoys her roll as a mother and in supporting her children in their varied interests.

Favorite place?: Peaceful places, like the beach just before sunset.
Favorite ice cream?: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite movie?: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Favorite physical activity?: Hike along a nature trail.

Adam Burnett, Executive & Operations Director

Adam Burnett joined Boardwalk Business Group in June of 2017 after a five year career in financial services at Commonwealth Financial Group. A native of Cape Cod, Adam left the Cape to attend Bentley University and graduated with a B.S. in Managerial Economics in 2001. After college, he met his wife Andrea. They married and had two children: Abby and Ben. They moved back to Cape Cod in 2009 and couldn't be happier. They reside in Hyannis.

Adam serves on the Membership Committee and Board of Directors of Cape Cod Young Professionals and volunteers as a Den Leader for Ben's Cub Scout pack. He has coached Little League for 5 years and enjoys spending his free time kayaking, camping and cycling.

Favorite place?: Long Beach in Centerville
Favorite ice cream?: Anything with coffee and chocolate
Favorite movie?: Good Will Hunting
Favorite physical activity?: Cycling

Matt O'Keefe, Finance Associate

Matt is originally from Glenside, Pennsylvania. He moved to Cape Cod in the Fall of 2016 to become a servicemember with AmeriCorps Cape Cod. By partnering with local conservation and natural resource departments, as well as other nonprofits, he and the other AmeriCorps members focused on addressing the complex environmental and community needs of Cape Cod. Inspired by the ethic of community service, teamwork, leadership, and appreciation for the natural environment, he chose to continue living on the Cape following his term of service. He joined Boardwalk Business Group in June 2018, continuing to follow this spirit of commitment to the community. Matt manages the finances for multiple small businesses on Cape Cod. Matt graduated from Leadership Cape Cod's Community Leadership Institute in 2022. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing soccer and basketball, as well as swimming, running, biking, and hiking.

Favorite place?: Seagull Beach, West Yarmouth
Favorite ice cream?: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite movie?: The Natural
Favorite physical activity?: Soccer

Michael Corcoran, Accounting Manager

Mike joined BBG in 2019.

Mike graduated from Villanova University in 1997 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accountancy. Mike's professional career began in 1997 with Aramark Corporation, a leading sports and entertainment provider, culminating as the Controller at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

After working in sports and entertainment for eight years, Mike moved his finance/accounting career to the advertising industry, with Saatchi and Saatchi Los Angeles. Mike progressed from Financial Analyst to Senior Finance Manager. Mike had the opportunity to relocate back home to Massachusetts within the same network of agencies, and became an Associate Director of Finance with Sapient Nitro.

After working through large integrations with Sapient Nitro, which became Sapient Razorfish, Mike took an opportunity within higher education to become the Director of Finance at Bay State College. There Mike was responsible for integrating their Accounting and Financial reporting within the college's international ownership group's reporting structure. Additionally, Mike was tasked with making the college SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) 404 Compliant.

Throughout the years, Mike has been a volunteer with veteran's groups, environmental projects, as well as participating in many charitable events.

Mike and his wife Jodi married in the Florida Keys in 2008 and he enjoys golfing, fishing and traveling, as well as spoiling their dog, Clover.

Favorite place?: Key West
Favorite ice cream?: Black Raspberry Chip
Favorite movie?: The Goonies
Favorite physical activity?: Golf

Meridith Lasko, Finance & Operations Associate

Meridith joined Boardwalk Business group in October of 2021. Before joining the team Meridith has worked for several nonprofits, including the Cape Cod YMCA, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, and The Preservation Society of Newport County - all following a few seasons working onboard a small cruise ship as its Cruise Director. Meridith is originally from New Hampshire and graduated Endicott College in Beverly, MA. She now lives in Sandwich with her husband and two daughters. In her free time Meridith enjoys spending time outside and taking advantage of living in such a beautiful destination.

Favorite place?: East Sandwich Beach
Favorite ice cream?: Coffee Oreo
Favorite movie?: Mama Mia
Favorite physical activity?: Skiing

Pete Dahl, Finance Associate

Pete joined BBG in 2021. Pete earned a BA from University of Delaware and an MBA from the University of Vermont. His work experience includes CFO at the YMCA Cape Cod, Divisional Controller for Swix Sport USA, and VP of Operations for Roces USA. This combination of Non-Profit and Private Industry experience is a good fit for the needs of many businesses on Cape Cod.
Pete volunteers for the Town of Brewster and has spent six years on the Finance Committee and helped start an Audit Committee for the town.
Pete moved to Brewster, with his wife Fran Weidman-Dahl, in 2012. He enjoys biking around the Cape and swimming in the Brewster ponds and at the YMCA Cape Cod. He still finds some time to head north in winter to go skiing.

Favorite place?: Crosby Beach
Favorite ice cream?: Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Favorite movie?: Top Gun Maverick
Favorite physical activity?: Biking and Swimming

Heather Walsh

Heather joined Boardwalk Business Group in September of 2023. She brings diverse professional and volunteer experiences and commitment to community service to our team. Heather advised corporate clients at Ropes & Gray in Boston and worked as an attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation prior to staying home to raise her children. She is a board member and officer for Sandwich Youth Basketball, where she recently spearheaded an effort to revise and update the organization’s corporate governance structure. She also serves the Friends of the Sandwich Library as a member of the board, a member of the marketing sub-committee and a leader for the Jr. Friends group. Her previous volunteer efforts include serving as a Girl Scout troop leader for five years, as the treasurer and a director of Sandwich Mom’s Club, where she guided the organization’s transition to a nonprofit corporation, and as fundraising co-chair for the Sandwich Elementary PTA.

Heather graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University. Heather is originally from Lake Placid, NY. She lives in East Sandwich with her husband, two children and their golden retriever Marcy. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, walking on the beach with Marcy and hunting for sea glass.

Favorite place?: Hatches Harbor
Favorite ice cream?: Chocolate Peanut Butter
Favorite movie?: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite physical activity?: Hiking

Cassie Marischen, Finance Clerk

Cassie joined Boardwalk Business Group in September of 2023. Originally from Texas, she came to Massachusetts to attend Boston University, where she earned her B.S. in Business Administration. She fell in love with Fall in New England and stayed in the Boston area, where she worked for two animal welfare nonprofits. Cassie moved to Cape Cod in 2011 to continue working in nonprofits where she was involved with operations, finance, marketing, fundraising events and development. Cassie later worked in hospitality and banking until she founded and managed a retail pet store in Sandwich from 2018 to 2022. While working full-time, she also earned her MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Cassie resides in Sandwich with her partner Jim, their three cats, Freemont, Missy and Emma, and their pet chickens. In her free time, Cassie enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and camping in their RV with the cats.

Favorite place?: Monomoy Wildlife Refuge
Favorite ice cream?: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite movie?: Big Fish
Favorite physical activity?: Hiking