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"A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what ships are for." - John A Shedd, Salt from My Attic

The people below are all responsible for bringing CitySquares to you. If you’re looking for general contact information please or call us at (617) 451-0099.

 

 

 

Staff Bios


Ben Saren
Co-Founder & CEO
(617) 459-4922Blog

As Co-Founder and CEO of CitySquares, Ben is responsible for leading the tribe into battle every day. Ben is married to his beautiful and supportive wife Ali. They live in Davis Square, in Somerville, MA with their dog, two cats, and numerous fish. At work, Ben can often be found jumping out from behind a corner to frighten a co-worker. You know - just for a laugh? It’s a little sick actually. Outside of work Ben enjoys being with friends at a few select watering holes like The Burren in Davis Square or at a Red Sox game. More importantly though, he really enjoys spending time with his family scattered about New England, New York, and Florida. Ben is also a semi-pro photographer on the side, enjoys backyard astronomy, gardening, and studying the religions of the world and their histories. He also has an odd yet fierce allergy to onions and peppers.

Favorite local business: Redbones BBQ in Davis Square
Favorite neighborhood: SoHo, in Manhattan
Favorite movie quote: "I’m smart, I can handle things! Not like everybody says. Like ... dumb!" (Fredo, The Godfather Part II)

If Ben could meet anyone, it’d be Leonardo Da Vinci.

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Bob Leland
Co-Founder & VP Product
(617) 459-4919Blog

Bob heads up the product team at CitySquares and is responsible for translating the vision and needs of the business into products for consumers. Bob oversees the design, creation and improvement of all product needs at CitySquares with a focus on user experience and adaptability to a fast moving market. Outside of the office Bob lives in the quaint town of Groton, which provides a lovely one and a half hour commute to the office. He enjoys being a spoiled Boston sports fan, contemplating fitness and throwing down a PBR or two while watching B movies from the 80s. Vision Quest anyone?

Favorite local business: Porters Bar & Grill in Bulfinch Triangle
Favorite neighborhood: Back Bay, Boston
Favorite movie quote: "I'll get all the sleep I need when I'm dead" (Wade Garret – Road House)

If Bob could meet anyone, it’d be Chris Farley.

Justin Leider
Senior Web Engineer
(617) 830-1028Blog

Justin Leider officially lives a couple blocks from Central Square, Cambridge where he enjoys the area's bustling night life and it's proximity to downtown Boston. Although, on weekends he can usually be found in northern New Hampshire or Maine exploring the wilderness or ski patrolling at Sunday River. Justin loves the ideals and challenges of a tech start-up but he's a ski bum and adventurer at heart.

Favorite local business: Penguin Pizza
Favorite neighborhood: Inman Square, Cambridge
Favorite movie quote: "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered." (-G. K. Chesterton)

If Justin could meet anyone it'd be Ullr, the Norse God of Snow.

Kimberly Kidney
Sales Manager
(617) 830-1029

Kim Hillis is the Sales Manager at CitySquares. She has been with the company for quite a while, and has enjoyed the rollercoaster ride! She represents the North Shore, residing in Salem, MA. Kim is a culinary genius, who cant live a day without eating cheese! She loves sports, diamonds and her family. On the weekends, you will find her with her boyfriend Scott at a local pub playing Keno, which they never win.

Favorite local business: Petrillo’s Italian Kitchen
Favorite neighborhood: North End, Boston
Favorite movie quote: "You're never fully dressed without a smile." -Martin Charnin (and my mom)

If Kim could meet anyone it’d be Richard Branson.

Amber Killingsworth
Office Manager
(617) 830-1031

Amber currently lives in Davis Square, in Somerville, MA and is a newbie to New England. She made the long hike from Florida to Massachusetts just in time for the winter last year. In her free time Amber loves exploring Boston, finding new music, and buying vinyl figures.

Favorite local business: Diesel Café
Favorite neighborhood:Davis Square, MA and Winter Park, FL
Favorite movie quote:"If the sky were to suddenly open up, there would be no law, there would be no rule. There would only be you and your memories." –Dr. Thurman, Donnie Darko.

If Amber could meet anyone it’d be Pablo Neruda.

Michael LeBarron
Senior Web Developer
(617) 830-1935Blog

Michael is married and lives in Weymouth, MA with his gorgeous wife Whitney, their son Andrew, and their adorable pug Oscar. Finding Michael can be difficult, but he is often seen seen sailboat racing in Boston and Newport Harbor. He also enjoys anything else that puts the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and expands your mind.

Favorite local business: Salsa's in Hingham, MA.
Favorite neighborhood: Anywhere on the water.
Favorite movie quote: "Yeah, I can fly." -Tony Stark, Ironman

If Michael could meet anyone it’d be Malcolm Gladwell.