Board of Directors

Melinda Gallant, President, has been part of the Sandwich community for over 39 years. A lifelong theater artist, she’s an actor, director, teacher, and improv performer who has appeared in her own one-woman show And Then What Happened. Melinda has directed productions across Cape Cod and hosts Cape Conversations on SCTV. She enjoys life in Sandwich with her husband Joe, six grandchildren, and a good martini.

Denise Dever, Secretary, owned and led Home Instead Senior Care on Cape Cod for 20 years after a 26-year career in finance, including roles at the MA State Treasury and State Street Corporation. A Suffolk University graduate, she actively volunteers with organizations such as Hope Health, the Sandwich Legacy Foundation, MASSHire 55+, Sandwich Community Television, the Sandwich Chamber, and the Cape Cod Chamber. Denise lived in Sandwich for 25 years and now enjoys retirement in Plymouth.

John Vibberts, Treasurer, moved to Sandwich with his wife Susan in 1983 after a 30-year career in healthcare and small business management. He now focuses on volunteer service across the Cape and Islands. In Sandwich, he has served on the Finance and Capital Improvement Committees, the Kiwanis Club, the Council on Aging Board, and key town committees for public safety and police leadership. He also serves on the boards of the Vineyard Open Land Foundation and OpenCape Corporation. An avid boater and musician, John enjoys time at home with Sue, their cats and dogs, and SCTV on the screen.

Greg Anderson, Managing Director of Northbridge Advisory Services and longtime TV host, has worked with SCTV since 2016. He hosts The Takeaway, House Detectives, Meet the Candidates, and other local favorites, and moderates the annual public Candidates Forum with the Sandwich Enterprise. A graduate of Emerson College, Greg began his career in radio and television broadcasting and continues to share his passion for media with the Sandwich community. Greg hosts: The Takeaway, House Detectives, Meet the Candidates, and Ask the Superintendent in partnership with school superintendent Dr. Joe Marusczak.

Anne McManus, Anne was President and CEO of Latham Centers, Inc. after 25 years until her retirement. She led major growth initiatives, including the creation of Latham’s Adult Services Program and the campus expansion at 1439 Main Street in Brewster. We are excited to have Anne join the board at SCTV. Her program, Government Unlocked is an important one, as she interviews constitutional scholars and government employees explaining their roles.

Neal O’Brien’s career has been in the Medical products industry where he has a passion for the products that help people. He enjoys volunteering his time at SCTV, the COA Board of Directors and is actively involved with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Neal enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, grandchildren and extended family.

David Sampson came to SCTV as the liaison from the Sandwich Select Board when he served on that board, and thankfully for our organization, he decided to stay on after his term was done. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and interest to the board. He continues to serve the community as the Chair of the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce and has been a host of many informational programs and public service announcements for SCTV.