“I joined City Wide of Boston to challenge our expanding team to exceed our clients’ expectations and offer creative solutions and perspectives. I was excited to be part of a great company that makes it easy for our clients’ businesses to flourish and look great.”
Steven joined CWB with over 20 years of management and leadership experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to City Wide he was a Managing Partner at UNO Restaurants LLC. Steven uses his prior skills and knowledge help develop the right operational strategy for our clients and works with the City Wide team to deliver results. Steven graduated from Johnson and Wales with a degree in Business Management.
“I joined City Wide of Boston because of its culture and the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth. I am excited about being a part of a business that cares about its employees as well as its customers and independent contractors. At City Wide of Boston, you get the opportunity to collaborate with many talented individuals and help grow the business together.”
Ekaterina Shea joined City Wide of Boston with over 7 years of experience and a Master's Degree in Finance and Accounting from Worcester State University. She has worked with small family-owned companies as well as large institutions such as Umass Chan Medical School. She is excited to help build the finance team at City Wide of Boston to support the company's growth as well as her own.
“I joined City Wide of Boston because I was motivated by the opportunity to help build the business from the ground up. I also saw the family atmosphere mixed with strong core values which made it an attractive opportunity to start a career.”
Sheila came to City Wide from Kidsborough, the multi-location before/after school educational care program, where she was the Center Director of the original site in Hopkinton, MA. Sheila initially joined the team in a hybrid accounting and support role in 2009 when the company had just Bob and Karen Sommers and a handful of clients. She is now the Director of the Business Operations department that includes all Accounting, Human Resources, Client Support, and Vendor Sourcing and Compliance teams. Sheila is a graduate of Clark University with a degree in Liberal Arts, Psychology and Spanish.
Cara Angeloni - Director of Business Administration
“I was excited to join City Wide of Boston because I saw the drive and motivation that everyone had. I knew it would be a great environment and opportunity to begin a new career where I could have an impact in helping in CWB’s continued success.”
Cara joined CWB with over 5 years of experience in the retail industry. Prior to City Wide she worked at Toys R Us and went through their management training program. From her retail background she brings a high level of customer service and management skills. Cara graduated from Johnson and Wales with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management.
“I joined City Wide of Boston because of the potential I saw in the company. I also saw a family type structure that I could envision excelling in as the business grows. I was excited about being part of a business that can help so many companies have less to worry about.”
Craig came to CWB from more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. He held Director positions with Back Bay Restaurant Group, Chelo’s Management Company and British Beer Company. Craig oversees all operations management and contract compliance. He leads the growing team through excellence in customer service, hospitality and creative problem solving. Craig is a graduate of from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Business.
“I was excited to start this business because I had confidence in our ability to work hard to build a business that would have an impact on our clients and employees. We are fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing team of people and have a wonderful list of clients who value our approach.”
Karen started City Wide of Boston with Bob Sommers in 2008. Through the State of Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), City Wide of Boston is a certified Woman Owned Business (WBE). Prior to City Wide, Karen spent 12 years in Sales and Sales Management in Boston and New York Radio, working for both American Radio Systems and CBS/Infinity Broadcasting. And then after starting a family, she worked as a consultant to her former Boston radio stations, as well as, clients in sales & sales leadership. In 2002 along with Bob, she co-founded the grass roots, 100% volunteer based charity Smiling Kids Inc. (www.smilingkidsinc.org). The 501(c)3 charity provides birthday presents to children and teens in-need throughout Massachusetts. The organization has provided over 15,000 birthday presents to date. The success and enjoyment of launching and growing the charity ignited the interest to start a business.
"I initially chose City Wide for the opportunity to use my relationship-building skills to advance my career. What I could have never anticipated, however, was the deep connection I’ve formed with City Wide Boston. We are a family-oriented organization with personal growth for our team at the forefront of our priorities. Our core values align perfectly with both my professional aspirations and personal beliefs.
I’m excited to continue growing with this incredible company, while servicing the needs of my clients by helping create clean, refreshed, and remodeled facilities. This allows my clients to focus on their bottom line, while trusting me and my team to manage the care of their facilities."
Julie joined City Wide with an entrepreneurial background and 20 years of B2B sales experience. As a dedicated mother of three, she values a healthy work-life balance. Julie is passionate about building strong relationships and earning the trust of both her clients and peers. She finds fulfillment in meeting the needs of others and providing exceptional service.
“City Wide of Boston combines a solid business model with a family feel. The collective focus on professional growth and collaboration while providing the best services to our clients makes it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Working with so many different clients across so many industries means that each day is unique and exciting.”
Nick joined CWB with over 10 years of experience in sales and account management. Nick’s passion is developing professional, interpersonal connections with clients so that he can meet expectations, help to understand needs and resolve unique challenges for his facilities. Nick looks forward to continuing to use these relationships to support both his clients and growth of the CWB team. He graduated from Castleton University with a degree in Psychology.
"At City Wide it has been rewarding to be part of such a hardworking, supportive and passionate team. The owners lead by example and they show gratitude for everyone’s contributions. I enjoy being part of the Business Development team and collaborating with my colleagues to prospect and add new business."
Stacey joined CWB with 10 years of inside sales/account management experience. Stacey’s passion is prospecting for new business and especially adding new accounts to the CRM database. She is looking forward to being a mentor to new hires and watching them grow in their careers. She wants to lead by example while continuing her own professional development. Stacey is excited to be part of the continued growth and success of CWB.
“I joined City Wide because I was drawn to its strong culture of motivation and shared commitment to organizational success. I’m excited to contribute to the company’s growth and to support our continued dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers.”
Patrick began his sales leadership career at Cintas Corporation before transitioning into the HCM industry, where he spent more than 10 years leading high-performing teams at both ADP and Paychex. Today, Patrick heads the sales organization at City Wide Boston, overseeing go-to-market strategy and new business development. He leads with optimism, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to team success. Patrick is a graduate of UMass Amherst and enjoys spending time outdoors.
