Staff

Jason Palitsch, Executive Director                    
Email: [email protected]

Jason Palitsch serves as Executive Director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership, a public-private collaboration among businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders focused on creating an environment that cultivates sustainable economic growth throughout the 495/MetroWest region. Palitsch has led the Partnership since January 2020. His previous roles include serving as Government Affairs Manager at Veterans Inc., a 501c3 non-profit serving veterans in need and their families, and as Communications Director to State Senator Michael O. Moore. A Shrewsbury resident, Palitsch served three terms as a member of the Shrewsbury School Committee. He sits on the boards of Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services and Training Resources of America, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury. He holds a BA in Political Science from Northeastern University.

Robert Hart, Manager of Policy & Planning
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Robert Hart joined the 495/MetroWest Partnership in August 2023 as Manager of Policy and Planning. Robert holds a Master of Public Policy and a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. He previously worked for the Environmental League of Massachusetts. Robert is a resident of Hopkinton.