Our Board of Directors

Matt is a New England-based data analyst and entrepreneur with a passion for spaceflight, aviation, and the marching arts. He performed with the Spartans from 2016–2019 in the hornline and as a drum major and has since instructed multiple high school marching band programs. Following his marching career, Matt has remained actively involved with the Spartans as both an alumnus and volunteer. Matt credits his experience in the marching arts with helping shape his leadership skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Professionally, Matt works in data analytics while also operating several entrepreneurial ventures. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics and an Masters in Business Administration from Assumption University in Worcester, MA.

Keith has been involved with the marching arts for nearly three decades, both as a percussion performer and instructor. While in high school, he performed with the marching band, concert band, choir and select choir. Keith was a NH All-State baritone vocalist, a percussionist with the Merrimack Community Band and was a guest Timpanist for the Nashua Chamber Orchestra.

After high school, Keith auditioned for the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps and marched Cymbals in 2005 (DCI Gold) and Bass Drum in 2006 (Bronze). The following year, he earned a spot with the Boston University Winter Percussion Ensemble on Bass Drum, joining other musicians from New England and friends from Spartans and East Coast Jazz. In 2010, Keith joined the percussion section of the Manchester Muchachos (now Amoskeag Sound) Drum and Bugle Corps and has been in various roles since, including as percussion section leader for over a decade.

Keith was a high school music department instructor at Merrimack, Bishop Guertin and Londonderry, eventually leading the Winter Percussion ensembles at BG and Londonderry. (2023 NESBA Champion)

Keith has remained involved with the Spartans in various roles, with the percussion staff in 2011 and in operational and logistical roles.

He is a former emergency services dispatcher and is now a motorcoach driver. He resides in Manchester, NH with his wife Paula and their daughter Miriam.

Brendan LaFlamme grew up surrounded by the marching arts. He was a member of the Spartans Drum and Bugle from 1990-1998, and a member of the UMass Lowell Marching Band from 1995-1999. The marching arts were extremely influential in Brendan's sense of discipline, dedication, and team lead approaches to leadership. He has been working in law enforcement since 2000, and currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Hollis Police Department. Brendan also serves on the Board of Directors for Bridges, a local non-profit dedicated to helping victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. He also serves as the Secretary of the Hillsborough County (NH) Chiefs of Police Association.

Keith MacGillivary first became involved with Drum Corps in 1989 at the age of 15, marching with the Buccaneers, an Eastern Massachusetts Drum Corps based in Lowell. He went on to march three years with the Spartans and one year with the Boston Crusaders, gaining valuable experience and building a strong foundation in performance and discipline.

Building on that experience, Keith spent several years teaching and mentoring, working with multiple drum and bugle corps as well as high school bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. During this time, he helped develop young performers both musically and personally.

Outside of his involvement in the marching arts, Keith has built a successful career in the telecommunications industry, bringing nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations improve connectivity and technology solutions.

Keith has been married to his wife for 22 years and is the proud father of two teenage children. He is passionate about giving back to the activity that helped shape his life and is excited to support today’s youth as they pursue the same meaningful experiences.

Paul G. LaFlamme Jr. is a Nashua, New Hampshire businessman, arts advocate, and longtime leader in the youth performing arts community. Best known for his leadership with the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps, LaFlamme has been involved with the organization for most of his life, first as a marching member and later as Executive Director and board leader, helping guide the nationally recognized corps through periods of growth and rebuilding. In addition to his work in drum corps, he has owned and operated businesses in real estate, title insurance, and property management, served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and has been active in Nashua’s arts and cultural organizations including Symphony NH and the Nashua Arts Commission.

Cam Boggio