Leadership
Who We Are
Leia Owen
President, Hudson Business Association
Marketing & Business Consultant
CEO & Founder, ARALEIA
Leia Owen is a locally-based Marketing & Business Consultant that uses
Leia currently serves as a Board Member & Vice Chair for the Young Professionals Committee of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council, and .
She previously served on the Hudson Master Plan Steering Committee, as Vice President of the MetroWest Women's Network, as Secretary of the River’s Edge Arts Alliance, as Secretary of the Maynard Business Alliance, and worked with the Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
Leia grew up in Hudson and after attending school in Lowell and living throughout MetroWest, moved to a house right outside of downtown Hudson! She continues to be impressed by how much the community has grown and is proud to support all of the local, independently owned businesses throughout Hudson that have contributed to its revival. She hopes to bring her organizational and marketing skills to work for the business community of Hudson!
(351) 201-0894
Michael (Mike) Brooks
Vice President
Manager, Rail Trail Flatbread Co.
Michael “Mike” Brooks is a manager at Rail Trail Flatbread Co., a downtown Hudson restaurant known not only for scratch-made food and wood-fired flatbreads, but also for creating a welcoming gathering place and supporting local producers, events, and community initiatives.
Mike joined the HBA in 2023 and quickly became an active advocate for relationship-building among local businesses. He believes that thoughtful networking can lead to shared ideas, referrals, partnerships, greater visibility, and stronger connections between businesses and the community.
(978) 293-3552
Robert (Bob) Muckian
Treasurer
Robert Muckian is Branch Manager at Middlesex Savings Bank in Hudson. Through his banking experience and community involvement, Robert brings a practical understanding of the financial questions, resources, and relationships that matter to individuals and businesses. As Treasurer, he helps the HBA steward its resources responsibly and support sustainable programs.
(978) 562-2901
Liz Puchala
Member & Community Outreach
REALTOR, Lamacchia Realty
Liz is originally from Sutton and has been a proud resident of Hudson for almost 10 years. As a local realtor, she is passionate about building connections, helping others and promoting local businesses to help support the growth of the community.
Her goal as the new Member Outreach Leader is focusing on welcoming the members, strengthening our relationships and making sure that the community is aware of all our local businesses, business owners and what they offer.
Liz brings energy, creativity and a people first approach to the association and looks forward to getting to know you and giving back to the community she loves and calls home.
(774) 276-5986
