Road to Responsibility (RTR), one of the region’s largest and most successful nonprofit organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce Stephen DiPrete of Foxboro, Massachusetts, as a member of the Board of Directors.
In this capacity, he, along with other members of the board, will assist in overseeing the direction of the organization that since 1988 has provided the means, the opportunity, and the support necessary to allow citizens with disabilities to take their place as productive members of the community.
DiPrete is the chief commercial banking officer at South Shore Bank where he oversees the commercial banking division, providing customized commercial lending and treasury management solutions. Prior to joining South Shore bank in 2020, he spent 16 years at Eastern Bank, most recently as a senior vice president with the middle market lending team.
DiPrete serves as treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and is active with numerous local nonprofits. At South Shore Bank, he led the Veterans Employee Resource Group and is a dedicated supporter of veterans’ organizations, including Mass Fallen Heroes, where he recently co-chaired the Patriot Week and Gala. Additionally, he volunteers for youth sports and has served on the Board of Governors at the Foxboro Country Club. He resides in Foxboro with his wife and three daughters.
“I am delighted to welcome Steve to our Board of Directors,” said Christopher T. White, Ed.D., president and CEO of Road to Responsibility. “His extensive experience at South Shore Bank not only brings valuable financial expertise but also strengthens our partnership with the bank. We look forward to the innovative perspectives and collaborative spirit he will contribute to our mission.”
“It’s a privilege to share in the mission of Road to Responsibility and support Dr. White and his team in all they do to improve the lives of our community members,” said DiPrete.
About Road to Responsibility, Inc.
Celebrating more than 37 years of making lives better, Road to Responsibility, Inc. (RTR) was established in 1988 with the overarching belief that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve to have full, rich, and rewarding lives in the community, and therefore works to provide the means, the opportunity, and the support necessary to allow citizens with disabilities to take their place as productive members of the community. RTR offers residential, work/employment, day habilitation and other day supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RTR supports individuals with very diverse needs, including those with significant challenges who would otherwise go unserved if not for RTR. It succeeds where other organizations often fail, through the use of an integrated clinical behavioral approach. This model has proven successful and yielded positive results for the organization and the individuals served.
Road to Responsibility offers services to almost all the towns and communities throughout the South Shore and South Coast of Massachusetts, operates 51 residences as well as co-operative and supportive living apartments, and manages nine day-service locations that focus on education, employment, and community enrichment. Road to Responsibility’s main office is located at 1831 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA. For more information, please visit www.roadtoresponsibility.org.
