What is the Hudson Armory Project?

Tom Desmond is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who spent 34 years in the military. Originally trained as a Logistics Officer, Tom had varied assignments as a Medical Services Officer, General Foreman of a Direct Support Maintenance facility and as the Massachusetts National Guard State Safety and Occupational Health Manager. During his career, Tom had assignments in Turkey and Germany.

As the Human Resources Officer Tom managed the civilian personnel data system and management analysis programs for the Massachusetts National Guard. Tom finished his career as the Massachusetts National Guard’s Equal Employment Manager and State Diversity Coordinator. In this capacity, he analyzed demographics and trends for hiring, conducted diversity training and implemented community outreach activities with minority groups.

Upon his retirement, Tom became active in Town affairs. He’s currently Chairperson of the Hudson Public Library Trustees and President and Founding Member of the Hudson Cultural Alliance/Hudson Armory Project.

Tom has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Northeastern University and Master’s Degrees in Library Science and Work Environment Policy.

Originally from Newton, MA, Tom has been a resident of Hudson, MA for 36 years. He’s married to Patricia (Mullin) Desmond.

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Charles Randall is a Certified Public Accountant, Hudson Main Street Business Property Owner, Military Veteran and Town resident for 25 plus years. Charles currently serves on a number of key committees to include the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Board/Treasurer Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District. Charles served on Executive Search Committee, Hudson 150th Committee, Town of Hudson. Charles completed his Undergraduate and Graduate studies at George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia.

Charles’ professional experience includes 14 years as a Partner in Public Accounting, 15 years in private corporate entities-Controller/ CFO/ Treasurer and more recently as a Property Owner/Manager Commercial Main Street Hudson.

Charles is active in a variety of municipal activities and is a strong supporter, founder, and Treasurer of the Hudson Armory acquisition, renovation, and development in the Hudson Downtown.

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Dr. Patricia Kelly Luoto, Professor Emeritus of Framingham State University, taught for 32 years in the Food and Nutrition Department, serving as Chairperson and Director of the John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition. Pat ended her academic career as the Project Director for the Framingham State Food Study in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Master of Science in food and nutrition from Framingham State College, and EdD from Boston University. In retirement, Pat is active in the town currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Hudson Community Food Pantry, Co-Chair of the Hudson Cultural Council, and a member of the Hudson Cultural Alliance, Board of Directors, Secretary/Clerk.

She is married to George Luoto; they have resided in Hudson for the past 48 years where each of them has been active in the schools, church, town and sports activities with their two sons and grandsons.

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