Leadership Team

Steve Aldrich joined Arbor Associates in August 2013 as the President and CEO. Steve is responsible for building the Arbor team and ensuring that the company’s mission to deliver outstanding customer service to our employees and our customers is met. In his spare time, he likes cooking, swimming, hiking, landscaping, reading and spending time with his kids (when they’ll let him.) Prior to working at Arbor Associates, Steve applied his early experience at Raytheon and Intel to later hold various C-suite roles in small, mission-driven companies in multiple industries. Steve holds bachelor’s degrees in business and economics from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Dan Dunaisky joined Arbor in 2022 as a Regional Manager before stepping into his current role as General Manager. With 25 years of experience in the staffing industry, he enjoys providing leadership and guidance to his team in delivering against Arbor’s high standards for customer service. His interest in human services began with a role at an elderly outreach program, which led to a career building and managing several staffing businesses, as well as becoming a top contributor in recruiting and business development. Dan approaches work (and life) with a strong sense of integrity, a sincere passion for helping others, and the goal to build collaborative partnerships with everyone he works with. He takes pride in being part of the bigger picture and is very involved with his family, especially his 4 children and their various activities.

Elliot Levine joined Arbor Associates in 2022 as Business Development Manager. In this position, he works to  support and ensure  Arbor’s regional services for both short and long-term staffing goals. Elliot spent the majority of his career as a technology executive but has also served on several non-profit boards including Phoenixville Ed Foundation, and the Maternity Care Coalition, both Philadelphia-based organizations; and at one point worked as a Program Director at St. Anne’s Home in Methuen, MA. Elliot is passionate about his work, family, friends, cooking, working out, and cheering on his beloved Boston sports teams.

Angela Mazzotta-Filice joined Arbor in 2020 as the Director of Human Resources, bringing over 20 years of diverse HR experience to the team. She establishes and oversees HR strategic initiatives and overall vision, providing guidance and leadership for all aspects of HR programs and policies. Angela began her career at a Toronto-based company where she quickly developed a passion for human resources. She works with honesty, integrity, and an exceptional work ethic while fostering a team-oriented environment with all employees, customers, and the community. Angela enjoys spending time with her family and friends, giving back through various boards, and supporting food banks and women’s shelters. Angela graduated from Northeastern University with a human resources management degree.

Leigh Mezzetti, Operations Manager, has held several positions with Arbor since she joined in 2014, including Branch Manager for Arbor’s Central Massachusetts office. Leigh has a history of volunteering with organizations such as the Massachusetts Association for the Blind (MAB), her local interfaith hospitality, and Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding Program. She comes to Arbor with first-hand experience with the Department of Children and Families as she was blessed to be able to adopt her youngest of four children through DCF. Arbor is a natural fit for Leigh, who enjoys being able to provide caring and well-trained staff to organizations and individuals in need.

Christina Palau-Martinez joined Arbor Associates in 2022 as an Accounting Manager. She is responsible for the daily operations of the accounting department, including financial reporting and overseeing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing functions. Christina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Nichols College and brings more than 20 years of accounting experience to this role. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog, taking cruises, fishing, and doing Zumba.