Little Living. Org, Inc a 501(c)(3) PO Box 1171 Ocean View, DE 19970 - 302.272.1534
Mr. George Meringolo
GEORGE J. MERINGOLO
PRESIDENT, LITTLE LIVING.ORG
Born and raised in New York. Attended St. John’s University and CW Post College (now Long Island University). Served in United States Army, Extensive background and experience in Sales, IT, Operations, National and International WORK HISTORY: Regional Manager Genovese Drugs, President of Operations, Steinway Ford Hopkins, Chicago, Ill., VP Purchasing and EDP, LAG Wholesale Drugs, Chicago, Ill., VP Regional Manager, NCH Corporation, Dallas, TX., President, KEM Manufacturing, Tucker, GA, Principle and CEO, CTG Software, LLC, Philadelphia, PA, Principle and CEO, GJM Enterprises, Ocean View, DE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Managed and implemented growth of Genovese Drugstores from 12 superstores to 47 in three years. Directed seamless acquisition of Steinway Ford Hopkins by LAG Wholesale, and instrumental in acquiring Management Systems Technologies (MST) which then developed first third-party billing system in the Healthcare industry. During my tenure, CTG software won a State Department Contract which was implemented in Moscow. (Russia), During the period from 1994 - 2008 I was a member of a subcommittee called the “Smart Region” in the United States Congress, directly reporting to Representatives Curt Weldon, Rob Andrews, and Stenny Hoyer.
In 2009 I retired and formed a custom woodworking business DBA "Imagination Furniture" it became Imagination Renovation and employed over 15 skilled workers and expanded into custom home renovations and additions. In 2024 I divested myself and formed Little Living. Org a 501 (c)(3).
I have successfully trained personnel during periods of expansion of several diverse businesses to ensure excellent customer satisfaction, attention to detail and adherence to company polices. My strengths lie in creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and strong work ethic.
Personal: I am former President of the Rotary Club, Long Branch, NJ and President of the Shore Regional High School Board, Long Branch, NJ; Member of the Father Junipero Serra International, former President of HOA, Bethany Bay, OV Delaware, President of the Parish Council, St. Ann’s RC Church, and active member of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Delaware, and the Knights of Columbus.
Michele (Dr. Tiny) Williams PHD
Vice President Little Living. Org
PROFILE
Michele “Dr. Tiny” Williams is a passionate advocate for housing options for working people near where they work, learn, play, and pray at a price their salary allows them to afford. With a doctorate in public policy, over 18 years in real estate, and 30 years as an Air Force Medical Officer, she blends strategy, health, and housing expertise to create real solutions. Through tiny homes, ADUs,
and small-scale development, she works with advocates, homeowners, and policymakers to build healthier, more attainable communities. Off the clock, you’ll find her cycling thousands of miles a year toward her goal of completing a century ride in every
state—all while staying true to her plant-based lifestyle.
Doctor of Philosophy – Public Policy and Administration; Health Policy Specialty, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, Aug 2017
Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA, Nov 2002
Bachelor of Science – Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, May 1985
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Fuller Center for Housing of Delaware. Executive Director Oct 2021 - present
The FCHDE is a nonprofit organization that improves communities in Delaware by giving a “hand up, not a hand out” with necessary safety repairs and simple, decent tiny houses, accessory dwelling units and small scale actions that lead to big changes to increase housing.
Corporate Strategies Group, LLC. Manager Apr 2021 - present -As an integrative consulting firm, CSG works with start-up nonprofits to provide grant writing and fundraising, community outreach, event planning, and marketing assistance.
COBA US, Inc. Chief Visionary Sept 2020 - present - COBA is a nonprofit organization that exists to Connect, Organize, Build, and Advance healthy community development through research and evidence-based data. Maintains the TinyHouseCommunitiesDE facebook group.
Partnerships for Development, Inc. President Jul 2014 - present - A multi-faceted real estate investment organization which specializes in wholesaling, property rehab, and incremental and small-scale development.
Mr. Thomas McElroy
Little Living - Treasurer
Mr. McElroy is a former employee (Director of Finance) to Global-IP USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Global-IP Cayman, a start-up satellite services company. In July 2015, he retired as the Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller of EchoStar Corporation, a publicly traded company, where he was responsible for the accounting and reporting of financial results for EchoStar and its consolidated global operations since taking on the role in February 2012. Prior to his work with EchoStar, Mr. McElroy was the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Hughes Communications and its primary operating subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, LLC., a role he held from 2006 until Hughes Communications, Inc. was acquired by EchoStar Corporation in 2011. Mr. McElroy joined Hughes in 1987 and served in various roles and responsibilities with Hughes Network Systems. Prior to joining Hughes, he was employed as a Senior Manager with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he began his professional career in 1977 with the Audit Group in the Washington, DC office.
Mr. McElroy joined the Holy Cross Health Foundation Board of Directors in 2015. In January 2017 he became Chairman for the Foundation Board of Directors and served in this role until the expiration of his term in December 2019. In 2017 he was appointed to the Holy Cross Health Board of Directors for a three-year term where he served as Treasurer in 2018 and 2019. Effective January 2020 he was elected to the role of Chairman for the Holy Cross Health Board and served in that role until January 2023.
He is also an Emeritus member of the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Police Foundation and he is Chairman Emeritus for the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he is an Emeritus Member for the Advisory Board to the Shields School of Business for Saint Francis University. Mr. McElroy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania.
Mr. McElroy is actively involved with the Knights of Columbus and a supporter of the Beebe Health Foundation. He and his wife reside in Bethany Beach, De.
Robert Valihura, Esq
Board Member
Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire. Bob is a principal in the law firm of Morton, Valihura &
Zerbato, LLC, the firm with the largest housing law practice in the State of Delaware providing
advice and representation of and for condominiums, maintenance and homeowner associations
and common interest and apartment home communities as well as manufactured housing
communities in each of Delaware’s three counties.
For the last twenty-seven years, Bob has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the
Delaware Law School of Widener University where he has taught classes involving, among other
things, the Delaware General Corporation Law, Secured Transactions, Business Principles and
Equity Practice.
Bob has also served on the Boards of numerous community and non-profit organizations,
including his past service as Chair of the Community Advisory Council of the Center for
Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware, and his current service as President of the
Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred, Inc., an umbrella Civic Organization
representing over one hundred civic and community associations in Northern Delaware.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and Villanova University, Bob is
also former five-term member of the Delaware House of Representatives where, among other
positions, he served as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, the Chair of the Joint Sunset
Committee, and, significantly, the Chair of Housing and Community Affairs Committee..
Dr. Romina Thomas, MD
Board Member
Romina Magno Thomas, MD, is a physician who works at the Veterans Administration. After completing her medical education and training at University of Maryland in Baltimore, she worked with her physician father and nurse mother in private practice, delivering healthcare to families — alongside her family. She is currently a resident of Rehoboth Beach and is proud to have been working with veterans since 2014. Dr Thomas believes it is an honor to be able to deliver compassionate care to those that have served our country. She finds purpose working towards improving lives of those that deserve more than they have been given an opportunity to obtain.
Mr. Paul Buchness
Board Member
Washed into Rehoboth from a scallop boat in 1980 and never left. I worked various jobs and
eventually found my place in the service industry at the Rusty Rudder, where I met my wife,
Mary. We’ve been married for 42 years and have two sons, Josh and Colin.
I started as a cook at Fisherman’s Wharf Lighthouse Restaurant from 1982 to 1991, then
purchased the business and ran it from 1991 to 2008. In 2005, we secured the food services
contract with Delaware Technical Community College. We currently operate the campus
cafeteria and provide one meal and two snacks daily to the on-site daycare. As part of our
partnership with DTCC, we also cater off-site events from that location and share a percentage
of the outside business generated.
During the school year, we also supply lunch to Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences—both the
high school and elementary school. Additionally, we cater to private jets flying out of
Georgetown, DE, and Salisbury, MD. Recently, I was asked to take over private jet catering in
Easton and Ocean City as well.
I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school from elementary through high school,
followed by two years of college. I believe that all good things come from God. Living with that
thought each day has brought me happiness and peace, and I strive to earn the Lord’s respect
through my actions every day.
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