Saint Anselm College welcomed two new members to the Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
The two Trustees are Christopher Masiello and Christopher Riley ’95, who bring a wealth of professional expertise, leadership experience, and personal connection to the College’s Catholic, Benedictine mission and liberal arts foundation.
“Chris Masiello and Chris Riley bring diverse professional backgrounds to this role,” said President Mike Lewis, Ph.D. “Together, they embody the values and spirit of our beloved Saint Anselm. We look forward to their guidance as we move the college forward to the next chapter in the college’s impressive history.”
The 36 members of the Saint Anselm Board of Trustees are appointed by fellow Trustees, including Trustees who are members of the College’s Saint Anselm Abbey monastic chapter.
Christopher J. Masiello
Chris Masiello is an author, chairman, trustee, and entrepreneur with over four decades of experience building, acquiring, and stewarding businesses across real estate, financial services, and private capital. Since joining The Masiello Group in 1981 and becoming CEO in 1995, he has grown it into a highly successful real estate and homeownership services group in Northern New England – an affiliate of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate with 32 offices and 750 agents across multiple states. Throughout his tenure, Chris has led more than 100 mergers and acquisitions, expanding his work into family enterprise strategy and long-term capital stewardship. He currently serves as Chairman of The Masiello Group and Chairman & Trustee of MFC Investco, a private family office focused on private equity, philanthropy, and intergenerational responsibility.
Chris is also an author whose books, “Mindful Mondays” and “Change: Short & Simple,” have appeared on the Amazon, USA Today, Barnes & Noble, and Kindle bestseller lists. Blending practical insight with reflection, his writing offers guidance on leadership, resilience, and long-term thinking, drawn from decades of lived experience. Chris has been featured in outlets including ABC affiliates and The Wall Street Journal.
Chris and his wife, Sarah, have three adult children and split their time between N.H., Maine and Naples, Fla. In 2025, Chris accepted a posthumous honorary degree from Saint Anselm College on behalf of his father, Jim Masiello, who passed away in 2023, honoring Jim's lasting legacy and contributions to Saint Anselm College and the state of New Hampshire.
Christopher T. Riley ’95
Chris Riley brings significant real estate development and investment expertise as Vice President of Riley Enterprises, Inc., a Bedford, New Hampshire–based firm founded by his father, Thomas Riley. The company specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing investment properties. Its affiliated entities include Riley Investment Properties, LLC, and TRC Investments, reflecting the family's multi-generational real estate interests in the region. Under his leadership, Chris has helped guide the firm’s continued growth while preserving the hands-on, relationship-driven approach that has long defined the Riley family’s work in southern New Hampshire.
Chris is a former member of the Bedford Planning Board, bringing direct experience with local land-use, planning, and development processes. This civic background has deepened his understanding of the regulatory and community dimensions that shape successful real estate projects. Chris has provided a sustained commitment to Saint Anselm, having previously served as a Reunion Co-Chair for the Class of 1995. His brother, Craig Riley, Class of 2005, is also an alumnus. Chris and his wife, Leslie, have three adult children and live in Bedford, New Hampshire.