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Introducing...

Nashua’s Emerging Leaders

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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

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★★Introducing Greater Nashua’s ★ ★

★ ★ ★ Emerging Leaders ★ ★ ★
They come from different backgrounds, work in chairman of the steering committee that facilitates the Nashua Bank on Main Street in downtown Nashua.
different careers, and pursue different interests. Yet, this leadership program, agreed with Williams, saying, “this “I am tremendously excited about this crop of emerging
group of 26 individuals represents the future of Greater year’s class of participants is truly an outstanding bunch leaders, and the impact they will have on the Greater
Nashua, recognized by the Greater Nashua Chamber of who we believe represents the best that our community has Nashua region,” said Beth Davis of Hamblett & Kerrigan,
Commerce as emerging leaders who will influence the to offer.” P.A., who serves as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of
direction of the Greater Nashua community in the years to The 26 emerging leaders in this insert demonstrate a Directors. “We expect great things from this group, and
come. passion for the Greater Nashua community, and champion look forward to following their progress as they go through
The 26 emerging leaders showcased in this special a wide variety of issues important to the region’s future. the program over the next nine months.”
Telegraph edition are part of a unique leadership program Participants such as Linda LaFleur, the Program In addition to the regular program, the 26 participants
facilitated by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, Coordinator for the city of Nashua, believe the Greater highlighted in this edition will develop a strategic plan
known as “Leadership Greater Nashua.” Nashua region needs to foster the continued development focusing on local projects or initiatives they feel will
These individuals were selected for the competitive of a diversified, sustainable and vibrant economy. Others, improve the Greater Nashua region, and detailing how
program, based upon their achievements within their such as Eric Jackson of The Stabile Companies, believe the best to achieve those initiatives. These plans will be
company or within the community, and upon written and future viability of the region will depend on addressing the presented to the Chamber’s Board of Directors at the end
oral interviews facilitated by leaders within the business vibrancy and accessibility into downtown through new road of the program next June, which the Chamber can then
community. infrastructure and attractive, balanced and well planned choose to adopt and pursue.
“The Leadership Greater Nashua program has development. Profiles of each emerging leader can be viewed in the
continued to evolve over the past several years, and we The personalities and backgrounds of these 26 emerging following pages of this edition. Readers can learn more
were expecting to receive very competitive nominations leaders are as disparate as their visions for the region. about this group, which companies they work for, and what
as a result. However, we were surprised by the large Ricky Lovering, General Manager of Lovering Volvo for their interests are.
number of nominations and the extremely high caliber 9 years, with both a family a family business rooted in this Questions about the Leadership Greater Nashua
of those who interviewed for the program,” said Chris region has a long and in-depth understanding of Nashua program can be directed to the Chamber of Commerce at
Williams, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Deb issues that is far different from Angela Provencher, who 603-881-8333.
Titus, Managing Director of Dale Carnegie-NH and the serves as the Executive Assistant and HR Manager at The

B
ill Schick is the Owner and Chief Bill has been featured as a panelist on financial upheavals. That’s really more a
Creative at MESH Interactive New Hampshire’s Forum on the Future, reflection on my team, tho.
in Nashua, New Hampshire. has participated in NHBR’s round table on Please name two admired peers: Michael
Founded in 2006, Bill has grown the business climate, and been cited in Print Conway and Kelly Dinoff
business from a sole-proprietorship CEO and Nonprofit Technology News In one sentence, what do you believe to
consultancy to a full service agency among others. be the biggest problem facing Nashua? The
with six staff and over 10 creative Bill was born in Vermont, and moved biggest problem we face in Nashua is the
contractors. MESH provides clients with to Boston, Massachusetts to attend looming disconnect between various areas:
comprehensive marketing, creative and Northeastern University. Ultimately Bill between established business and new
web-based business building solutions. earned a Bachelor’s degree in Visual business; between historical approaches
Nearly doubling the business almost Communications. He lived and worked in to growth and new approaches, between
every year, Bill attributes his success to the Greater Boston Area for nearly ten existing culture and imported; between
the company’s integrated, client-centric years, before moving to Nashua about five employers and skilled workers.
approach, and the wide variety and breadth years ago. Bill currently lives in Merrimack, What is your favorite place in Nashua?
of its clientele. While clients range across New Hampshire with his wife, son, and Nashua has a number of public parks
the globe, Nashua-area clients include various cats, gophers and chipmunks. He where I take my six-year-old son—these all
Lawn Dawg, Persian Rug Galleries, and enjoys playing guitar, traveling and hiking. vie for my favorite.
Melanson Heath & Company, PC. Bill Schick Top 3 Volunteer Activities: YMCA work, What are you currently reading?
Prior to starting MESH, Bill worked in Nashua Chamber of Commerce, Nashua Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life
creative roles for a variety of firms. From Bill believes strongly in supporting the IUGO by Neil Strauss
learning business management skills on community, and has contributed time, Who do you most admire? My wife. She is How do you relax? I read to my son, play
the job while heading up a family-owned services and more to local organizations a medical engineer and very analytical and my guitar, go for a vigorous and much-
printing company in Boston, to driving in an effort to strengthen local bonds. He no-nonsense—she compliments me well. needed workout at the Y.
marketing strategy as Creative Director for is active within the Nashua, Manchester Please describe a current professional Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
a major medical device company, Bill has and Concord Chambers of Commerce, and challenge: My firm, MESH Interactive is Heh. Facebook. Google. And whatever
experience in most aspects of marketing, has provided support to local non-profits growing dramatically. My challenge is to client we’re launching that week.
creative and business development. including the YMCA of Greater Nashua, help facilitate that growth organically, Please tell us three things or activities you
Accomplishments include dramatically Humane Society for Greater Nashua, Child without letting my big head get in the way. enjoy for entertainment: Getting out—good
increasing sales, positioning companies for Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County, What was your last major achievement? food, drink, music, some sort of activity
acquisition, and helping one company go and Beyond Influence, a division of the Ah, there are just sooooo many. I would (billiards perhaps), and friends. No, I can’t
public. United Way. say staying in business during some major count.

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shley Smith is The Telegraph’s rian Lavoie is the founder of
business editor. She is responsible Lavoie Wealth Management
for planning and coordinating in Nashua, NH. For the past
the paper’s local business coverage, and is eight years, he has been advocating for
also the paper’s lead business writer. Next and consulting with families, businesses,
month, Ashley will take on a second role as and nonprofits on their various financial
editor of The Lobby, a new subscription- needs, helping them to grow, protect, and
based website focusing exclusively on distribute their wealth.
New Hampshire business and politics. Brian holds a degree in Economics
The site is being launched Oct. 18 in a from Dartmouth College and a Master
partnership between The Telegraph and of Science in Finance. He is a Certified
New Hampshire Business Review. Relying Financial Planner® practitioner and is
on the expertise of veteran reporters from Certified in LongTerm Care.
both publications, the site will be edgy, Brian serves as a Trustee for the
predictive and a must-read for political Nashua Symphony, is the Treasurer of the
junkies and the business community alike. Greater Nashua Medical Reserve Corps,
Ashley joined The Telegraph is 2004 as is on the Steering Committee for IUGO
a reporting intern and never left. She held Ashley Smith (Nashua’s social organization for young
Brian Lavoie
various reporting roles, including Amherst professionals), interviews local high school
reporter, Hudson/Litchfield reporter, and seniors applying to Dartmouth College,
In one sentence, what do you believe to be Symphony Board of Trustees, Friends
business reporter, before being promoted and works with the Friends of Norris
the biggest problem facing Nashua? People of Norris Cotton Cancer Center at
to business editor in 2008. She is the Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth
from other parts of the state don’t view Dartmouth Hitchcock
recipient of several journalism industry Hitchcock.
Nashua as a destination point. Manchester Describe a current professional challenge:
awards for business coverage, most recently In addition to helping his clients plan for
has the Verizon Center and Portsmouth Helping people to not be too embarrassed
winning second place in the 2010 New the future, Brian has taught undergraduate
draws tourists, but Nashua is often thought by their financial situation to seek help.
England Associated Press News Executives and graduate level courses in the finance
of as simply a place to go shopping. The What was your last major achievement?
Association contest in the “beat reporting” and business departments at Southern New
city has a lot more than that to offer – it’s Increasing the size of my practice and the
category. She and colleague David Brooks Hampshire University and Daniel Webster
just a matter of getting the word out. number of clients I work with during the
claimed first place for business reporting College.
What is your favorite place in Nashua?
in the 2009 competition for coverage of List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
Downtown CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
the FairPoint transition. In addition to her Dartmouth Alumni Interviewer, Nashua
What are you currently reading? Let the
current role, Ashley serves on the paper’s
Great World Spin by Colum McCann
marketing committee and editorial board.
How do you relax? Running, reading or
Ashley graduated from the University of
New Hampshire in 2004 with a bachelor’s
degree in English/Journalism. She grew
spending a day at the beach
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: The The Telegraph
Nashua Telegraph, the New York Times
up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and remains
and Google
a loyal Colts fan, despite constant grief
Please tell us three things or activities you
from native New Englanders. She lives in
enjoy for entertainment: Spending time with
Portsmouth, where she enjoys running,
friends, learning new things, and trying to The Telegraph and
reading, anything involving the beach and
spending quality time with good friends.
teach myself how to cook
Cabinet Press
Who do you most admire? Anyone
willing to take big risks to accomplish their John Armenio: Director of Retail Sales congratulate Ashley
goals
Describe a current professional challenge:
Sales Staff: Smith on being
Lynne Blangiardi, Sheila Crete,
My biggest professional challenge right
now is taking on an additional role as
Mary Gorman, Bobbie Maniatis, selected for
Jim Lyndsay, Deb Sutphen
editor of the Lobby, a new business and Leadership Greater
politics website The Telegraph and New Marcel Therrien: Publication Coordinator
Hampshire Business Review are launching
Production: Kathy Flammia, Manager
Nashua.
this fall. It’s a new business model for The
Telegraph, and I’m invested in making it a Sam Angelo, Matt Demers, Jenn Fair
success. This is also my first foray as lead Terry Foster, Marcie Gauvin,
editor of a publication or website. Jim Stangroom Congratulations Ashley from your
What was your last major achievement?
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ynthia Clarke lives in Nashua, onna Davis is employed as a
NH with her husband, Peter and Practice Manager in the Nashua
daughter, Ashley who is in her division of the Dartmouth
sophomore year at Keene State College. Hitchcock Community Group practices,
Cindy has a real passion for teaching and in the Hudson Family Practice satellite.
has known this since she was in 5th grade. She received her Certification in Medical
With that said, she has held many teaching Assisting from NH Poly-Technical Institute
positions over the years. and began her career at Dartmouth
Cindy started her career in her Hitchcock in 1992 as a CMA. She has
hometown of Winchester, Massachusetts been the Manager at the Hudson site
teaching students 16 to 21 yrs. old in a since 2005. Her daily operational duties,
life skills program. She then moved to include both clinical and administrative
teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade. In quality improvement initiatives with
trying to make ends meet, Cindy took a passion for excellence in customer
a job with the U.S. Postal Service and service. Quality improvement focuses
worked as a letter carrier, clerk and on primary care redesign, operational
eventually a supervisor overseeing the day efficiencies and workflow analysis. Most
to day operations germane to a medium recently her site has been chosen as a pilot Donna Davis
sized postal facility. Once Cindy moved
Cynthia Clarke site by the DHC Regional Planned Care
to Nashua she went from managing committee for Medical Home Redesign.
postal employees to managing restaurant in Elementary Education and Special Donna also sits on various committees
employees at the former D.B.Cooper’s Education. She recently completed for the clinic which include the Nashua utilization of healthcare dollars. As
Restaurant in Nashua. Knowing that her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Medical Home Implementation team, practice manager, my challenge is to
she couldn’t be away from her passion for Instruction at Lesley University. Currently Service Recovery Team and the Safety engage my staff and providers in this
long, Cindy joined the Rivier College Early Cindy is enrolled at New England College Committee. She also is involved with the endeavor. Change and challenges are
Childhood Center in Nashua, NH. There to pursue a Masters of Education in Leadership Development Institute which not as fun for some people as they are for
she created her own developmentally Leadership. She would like to be a has been ongoing over the past 4 years. others of us. I must project a vision that
appropriate curriculum for Kindergarten principal some day. These quarterly seminars, which were is going to motivate and excite everyone
students including those with special needs. Cindy has been a volunteer at initially led by the Studer Group, focus on staff to the level that we need them
Cindy also supervised college practicum Immaculate Conception Church, St. on achieving excellence in healthcare by engaged to move forward step by step in a
students at Rivier helping to guide them Christopher School, Bishop Guertin High creating a better place for employees to team effort.
in the use of best practices in education. School, the Nashua Soup Kitchen, and work, providers to practice medicine and What was your last major achievement?
Five years later she joined St. Christopher she was a member of Nashua’s Great patients to receive care. Donna is also I led a process improvement project
School in Nashua, NH teaching preschool American Downtown Winter Holiday involved in a monthly Operational Leaders with our staff to increase our metrics in
and then 5th grade. Stroll committee for two years. Training session that was instituted this hypertension that shows how many of our
Cindy began working for the Nashua In her “spare” time Cindy likes to join year by Dartmouth Hitchcock’s Achieving patients had a blood pressure of less than
School District in 2004 as an intensive in supporting breast cancer awareness by Excellence director. 140/90. When we started the project, our
special needs teacher. She was participating in programs like the Avon Her community involvement includes numbers showed 72% of our patients had
instrumental in developing a program for 3-day Breast Cancer walk where she Nashua’s Day of Caring, Making Strides met that criteria. Our goal was to increase
autistic students at Nashua High School walked 60 miles from Fitchburg to Boston, for Breast Cancer and volunteering at it to 75%. It’s been less than a year and we
North. Currently she is the Special as well as participating in the annual numerous Health Care Fairs. Her future are now at 81%.
Services Administrator for the Nashua Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk in aspiration is to become a child advocate Please name two admired peers:
School District and oversees all intensive Nashua. She is an 18 year cancer survivor. with CASA. Patricia Fajans, Patricia Laliberte
special needs programs as well as the Cindy also enjoys spending lots of time Donna resides in Merrimack with her In one sentence, what do you believe to be
extended year summer program and with her family and friends. husband Peter. She has 3 grown children, the biggest problem facing Nashua?
anything else that comes her way. Cindy Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: all of whom live in the Nashua area and 2 Lack of job opportunities which would
loves collaborating with her colleagues at Who do you most admire? I admire my grand children. be financially attractive enough to retain
the District office and serves on several mother and father for believing in me and List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: our college graduates.
committees that focus on student learning encouraging me to go above and beyond in Day of Caring, Making Strides for Breast
and excellence in teaching. everything I do. Cancer Walks, and I plan on becoming a
Cindy graduated from Lesley College
in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a BS CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
child advocate for CASA. (In the past, I
seemed to find it hard to afford the time…
For more
but I am becoming increasingly more aware information about the
of my personal need and desire to become
➤Brian Lavoie CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 more active in volunteering) Greater Nashua
economic recession.
In one sentence, what do you believe to be the biggest problem facing Nashua? Nashua needs
Who do you most admire? My parents
Please describe a current professional
Leadership Program,
more social and career options directed at young professionals to keep them from leaving challenge: I am currently involved in a pilot please visit the
the state. project for DHC that is challenging our
What is your favorite place in Nashua? Cucina Toscana, great food, comfortable setting, practice to change the way primary care Nashua Chamber of
is practiced in a huge way. Our mission
welcoming and personable owner and staff
What are you currently reading? The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson is to think outside the box in regards to Commerce website at:
How do you relax? Going to the gym how we manage our patient population
with disregard to the current RVU method
www.nashuachamber.com/
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
Nytimes.com, Morningstar.com, Google Finance.com of compensation yet with attention still leadership
Please tell us three things or activities you enjoy for entertainment: Going out to eat, focused on quality of care, growth and
Volleyball and Kayaking
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ric Jackson, born in Nashua and eather Arvanitis is a resident
a long-time resident of Amherst, of Hollis, NH. She recently
Mr. Jackson graduated from transferred to the Rate and
Milford High School in 1991. He moved Regulatory Services department as an
on to attended Northeastern University Analyst. Heather came from the Property
in Boston where he graduated summa Tax department as a Staff Accountant in
cum laude with a major in small business Manchester and serves on the NUEPAC-
management before earning his masters NH employee political action steering
degree from MIT with a focus on real committee.
estate development. Heather has a Bachelor of Science from
While at Northeastern, Mr. Jackson Franklin Pierce University and a Master
assumed a leadership role both in the of Business Administration from Southern
classroom and on the athletic field, NH University. She has recently graduated
captaining the men’s varsity soccer team the NU Finance Academy, a program
for three years and taking the helm of the through the University of Connecticut and
University’s Student Athlete Advisory Northeast Utilities designed to focus on
Board. After graduating, Mr. Jackson utility finance.
As an employee of PSNH and resident of
joined the professional ranks as one of Eric Jackson Hollis, Heather Arvanitis has worked with Heather Arvanitis
the first homegrown New Hampshire
multiple non-profit organizations including
athletes to play for the Phantoms of New conjunction with UConn that teaches
the United Way of Greater Nashua as a
Hampshire professional soccer team, regional popularity – recently having utility finance in Hartford, CT. One of
Loaned Executive, Hollis-Brookline Rotary
where he quickly earned his stripes as the performed with national chart-topping the challenges was traveling to CT every
and the Souhegan Valley Chamber of
team’s leading goal scorer in his rookie artists such as Jason Derulo and Matt Commerce. In July of this year, Heather Tuesday for class.
season. After three years and a lingering Nathanson as well as classic rock icons started a three year term as the Secretary In one sentence, what do you believe
ankle injury, Mr. Jackson brought his Barry Goudreau and Sib Hashian, formerly of the Executive Board for the Chamber. to be the biggest problem facing Nashua?
competitive spirit from the athletic of the band Boston. Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: The biggest problem I can identify is the
field to the business table. In 1998, Mr. Mr. Jackson has used his passion for Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, younger population moving out of NH.
Jackson joined Cushman & Wakefield’s music as a vehicle to give back to the Hollis/Brookline Rotary Club, United Way What is your favorite place in Nashua?
New Hampshire commercial real estate community and has volunteered time as of Greater Nashua I don’t have a favorite. I like to enjoy a
brokerage team where he specialized well as songs and performances to a host Who do you most admire? My father mix.
in the sales and leasing of office and of local and national charities such as The Describe a current professional challenge: How do you relax? Yoga
industrial properties across Southern New Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America I accepted a new position within PSNH Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. (CCFA), the Gold Star Mothers Memorial recently. The challenge for me is the CNN, MSNBC, AccuWeather
During his time with Cushman & Association, Crossroads House, The learning curve. Please tell us three things or activities
Wakefield, Mr. Jackson participated in Caregivers and others. What was your last major achievement? you enjoy for entertainment: Yoga; sitting
more than $300 million in transactions Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: I graduated from the Northeast Utilities in a restaurant listening to a great band;
including the sales of various prominent Gold Star Mothers Volunteer, CCFA and Finance Academy, a program in cooking
commercial properties in Nashua including Caregivers
100 Northwest Boulevard, One Indian
Head Plaza, 410 & 472 Amherst Street,
Who do you most admire? My dad. He’s
been a role model in many ways, but
➤Cynthia Clarke CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
6 & 15 Trafalgar Square and 22 Cotton specifically he’s built a legacy of integrity, Who do you most admire? I admire my my mother and father for believing in me and
Road, among others. Mr. Jackson is the hard work and how to always wear a encouraging me to go above and beyond in everything I do.
recipient of Cushman & Wakefield’s Client smile. Describe a current professional challenge: My challenge on a daily basis is to provide the
Service Excellence Award for the New Describe a current professional challenge: support needed to Intensive and Special Needs teachers, so that they may provide quality
England region and is an active member Making an efficient transition from instruction to their students.
of the New Hampshire Commercial commercial real estate to multi and single- What was your last major achievement? The biggest was surviving cancer…..twice!! The most
Investment Board of Realtors. In June family development. recent was completing my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Lesley University
of 2010 Mr. Jackson joined The Stabile In one sentence, what do you believe to be while working and supporting a family.
Companies as Director of Acquisitions & the biggest problem facing Nashua? With a Please name two admired peers: I admire many of my peers from teachers to administrators,
Development where he is now responsible trend towards urbanization, even in smaller but two that stand out in my mind are: Althea Sheaff, Assistant Superintendent, Nashua School
for oversight of multi-family, single-family cities, the downtown area of Nashua needs District for the knowledge and expertise she brings to our district. David Ryan, Principal
and commercial property acquisitions as more convenient and efficient automobile Nashua High School North for always being open to everyone’s thoughts and ideas, and having
well as the firm’s current development and access from the F.E. Everett Turnpike a great sense of humor while handling one of the biggest high schools in NH.
commercial leasing activities. The Stabile in order to benefit from future growth In one sentence, what do you believe to be the biggest problem facing Nashua? The biggest
Companies remain focused on providing opportunities – hopefully the Broad Street problem facing Nashua is the inability for families to make ends meet in these trying financial
high quality housing at affordable prices Parkway will provide such access. times.
across Southern New Hampshire and Mr. What is your favorite place in Nashua? What is your favorite place in Nashua? I love downtown Nashua! It reminds me of my
Jackson is committed to bringing this vision Main Street at the Nashua River hometown of Winchester, Massachusetts; interesting shops, fantastic restaurants, collaborative
into the next decade. How do you relax? Exercising or writing business community and great people.
Outside the boardroom, Mr. Jackson is music What are you currently reading? I am currently reading “The Principal as Professional
an avid musician and is the front-man for Tell us three things or activities you enjoy Learning Community Leader” from the Ontario Principal’s Council
the popular New Hampshire-based rock for entertainment: Performing with my band, How do you relax? Spending time with family and laughing with friends
quintet known as Best Not Broken. Voted outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing, Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: www.nashua.edu, www.allthingsplc.info and www.ebay.
one of New Hampshire’s best bands two and trying new restaurants com
years running, the band has grown from a Please tell us three things or activities you enjoy for entertainment: I enjoy visiting my daughter at
local phenomenon to one with burgeoning Keene State, decorating for the Holidays and going out with friends. Did I mention laughing??

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a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Jaron says that working in a family

J
aron Slattery was born and raised degree and invaluable experience to show business can definitely have its testing
in Hudson, NH and has always for it, Jaron found himself set on returning times, but also stated that he is much
been a resident of the greater to New England. In 2003 Jaron came back honored to be able to work for his
Nashua community. He moved to Nashua, to New Hampshire after getting hired by father, someone that he greatly admires
NH when he was sixteen and attended Wogan and Sargent Inc., in collaboration and respects. He recently got married
Bishop Guertin High School, where he with G.F. Sargent Construction. The in 2008 and he and his wife Inga, along
graduated from in 1999. After graduating two collectively were a design/ build golf with yellow lab Manny (yes, named after
from Bishop Guertin he decided he course design company that was working Manny Ramirez)have settled in Nashua,
wanted to travel a bit for school and get on Montcalm Golf Club in Enfield, NH. NH having recently bought a multi-family
away from home. Jaron decided on the Jaron was the primary CAD designer house in the city. Outside of a busy work
University of Georgia, in Athens, GA working under course architect George schedule, Jaron enjoys playing golf and
to study Landscape Architecture with a Sargent and was responsible for all of virtually all sports and traveling with his
specialization in golf course design. the grading plan digitizing and master wife.
His scholastic accomplishments were plan layout and rendering. Along with Jaron stated that he feels much honored
very honorable; Jaron graduated in the the design work Jaron also got a great to be selected for the LGN Program 2010
top five in his class, was a seven semester deal of exposure to the construction side, and he feels that the program will offer him
Presidential Scholar, was a member of the
Sigma Lambda Alpha honor society for
Jaron Slattery spending nearly half of his time working and his classmates a wealth of invaluable
in the field. After two years of service knowledge, insight, and perspective. Jaron
Landscape Architecture, was a candidate with the two companies, Montcalm was and his wife are glad to call the Greater
for the International Mission on the Central High School football coaching complete. Nashua area home.
Environment in Australia (2002), and won legend Billy Henderson. Billy helped Jaron After completion there was a one List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
numerous design awards including the situate himself in Athens and encouraged month layoff in December of 2004 Little League Coach, Boys and Girls Club
prestigious Georgia Master Gardener’s him to try and walk-on the football team before mobilization to the next course in Supervisor when I was at the University of
Award for his Hartwell Botanical Garden and instilled in him the importance of Methuen, MA. During that month Jaron Georgia, Peer advisor at UGA
design. While at the University of Georgia working within the community. Jaron did decided to accept a position at Etchstone Who do you most admire? My
Jaron also did as much as he could to get both, making the Bulldogs expanded roster Properties, Inc., a Nashua based real- parents
involved within the Athens community that as a walk-on in 2001 and spending time estate Development Company founded by Describe a current professional challenge:
had so openly welcomed him. with fellow peers as a staff advisory for the his father Kevin Slattery. He worked as a Maximizing growth during a suffering
One of the very first people Jaron met Athens Boys and Girls Club. laborer in order to stay busy and engaged economy. This requires a constant focus
at the University of Georgia was Clarke- After five great years down south, and during the layoff and also continued on efficient and ethical business practices.
to work with Sargent to catch up on Name two admired peers: My wife and my
past CAD work that needed updating. brother

Congratulations Jaron! However, things began to progress well


and when he got the call to go back with
Wogan and Sargent, he decided to stay
In one sentence, what do you believe to
be the biggest problem facing Nashua? The
finding and fostering of moral and ethical
with Etchstone. Through time, his job leaders; without such leadership the list of
description continued to change and he problems facing this area will continue to
continued to express a keen attention multiply.
All of us at Etchstone to detail and a desire to advance and in What is your favorite place in Nashua?
Properties, Inc. wish August of 2008, Jaron was promoted to
Project Manager.
Nashua Country Club
What are you currently reading? Beyond
you success in the As project manager, he is responsible Belief: Finding the strength to comeback,
for on-site performance of all residential the Josh Hamilton story.
“LEADERSHIP construction projects of the company. How do you relax? Go to the driving
His responsibilities include overall range and hit balls
GREATER NASHUA” coordination and conflict management Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
program. of land development, infrastructure,
construction and customer satisfaction.
ESPN.com, yahoo.com, georgiadogs.
com
Jaron is also a licensed construction Three things or activities you enjoy for
supervisor in the Commonwealth of entertainment: golf, concerts, and traveling
Massachusetts.
You are a great representative for the construction
industry, our organization and the community.

We are very proud of you!

www.EtchstoneProperties.com

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J
udy Vincent is the director of the

J
oshua “Josh” Sullivan is the
Workforce Housing Coalition for
Assistant Branch Manager at
the Greater Nashua area at the
the Coliseum Avenue branch of
United Way of Greater Nashua. She has
Citizens Bank here in Nashua. Josh was
served in this position since July 2008. She
born at Memorial Hospital – now Southern
is also a local Realtor, who along with two
NH Medical Center – in Nashua on July
partners, has opened her own real estate
25, 1978. Growing up in Londonderry,
firm - Reflections Realty Group in Nashua,
NH with his parents, one brother and NH. Previous to her career in real estate
one sister, he came up through the she was the Manager of a Recruiting firm
Londonderry school system and graduated in Massachusetts.
from Londonderry High School in 1997. She is directly responsible for
After graduating, Josh was recruited to education and advocacy for eleven local
play baseball at New England College in municipalities.
Henniker, NH. Unfortunately, 3 semesters Promoting a balanced housing supply
in and just shy of his sophomore baseball within the local communities of Southern
season, rising tuition costs proved to be New Hampshire requires that she organize
unaffordable and he had no choice but to Joshua “Josh” Sullivan events and interact with many people Judy Vincent
leave school and join the work force. within each community. She also serves as
Following a 4 year stint with Airborne Board member and Assistant Sec./Treas. instilled in me a strong work ethic, a sense
Citizens Bank’s United Way Day of Caring
Express, where Josh worked his way up of the Nashua West Rotary. She has lived of independence and integrity.
team in Nashua, Member of Citizens Bank
from route driver to shift supervisor, he and worked in the Granite State for more Describe a current professional challenge:
Volunteer Council (numerous volunteer
joined on with the Oak Furniture Store, than 30 years and she is still excited about getting my 11 municipalities to understand
opportunities, i.e. The Care Givers, Gayle
where he managed the Amherst St. the opportunities that are available in New how to comply with the Workforce Housing
Singer Blood Drive, NSKS Run for Food
location just over the Merrimack border. Hampshire. law.
and Shelter, AHA Heartwalk)
In 2005, after returning to school at SNHU Judy holds a bachelor of science degree What was your last major achievement?
Who do you most admire? My Wife. Her
in Hooksett, Josh was fortunate enough to in psychology from University of Maine. Opening my own Real Estate business
unparalleled work ethic and dedication
join a great team and a great company at List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: BOD Please name two admired peers: Kristina
to not only her career, but to her family
Citizens Bank on Main St. here in Nashua. - Asst. Sec. Treas. Nashua Rotary West, Prior and Kathy DeMello
and friends, is something I aspire to match
He spent the next 4 years as a Banker, 3 Sunshine Club, Most of my volunteer In one sentence, what do you believe to be
someday. Her determination to be the
of which as the Branch Business Banker. activities revolve around special things we the biggest problem facing Nashua? The
best at anything she does and to surpass do as Rotarians.
Then, in November of 2009, Josh was lack of affordable housing.
all expectations is what makes her the Who do you most admire? My father who
promoted to the Assistant Branch Manager CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
incredible person that she is. Thanks
position of our Coliseum Ave. branch –
Angela.Describe a current professional

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another great team here in Nashua - which rank Lagana is president of
challenge: Effective outbound calling and
is where you will find him today. Papergraphics Print & Copy,
performance coaching of my branch team
Since 2007, Josh has been a member of Inc. of Merrimack which
What was your last major achievement?
the Board of Directors for an incredible provides quality commercial printing
Besides being nominated and accepted
organization, the Nashua Soup Kitchen and to local businesses and organizations
to the LGN, my promotion to Assistant
Shelter. In 2008, Josh joined the NSKS’s throughout southern NH. Lagana has been
Branch Manager of our Nashua Coliseum
Run for Food and Shelter committee and with the company since 1989, 21 of the
Ave. branch in November of 2010. Does
in 2009 he became the Race Chairman. He firm’s 28 years in business. Papergraphics
winning the AWSL Softball Championship
has accepted the committee’s nomination was originally a partnership founded by
in August count??
to be the Chairman for the 2010 race as his former wife Linda Lagana and her
Name two admired peers: Lauren
well. mother as a quick print and copy shop.
Boardman and Cindy Boyce
Aside from serving on the board of the Papergraphics has grown significantly over
In one sentence, what do you believe to be the years by keeping up with, and investing
NSKS, Josh also volunteers along with
the biggest problem facing Nashua? I in technology. “Everything happening in
his fellow Citizens Bank colleagues to
believe that housing affordability and its the world of technology directly affects
serve dinner at the Soup Kitchen every
threat to the diversity of the city is the the printing industry and it’s a challenging
couple of months. Josh is also a regular
biggest problem facing Nashua. thrill ride” states Lagana.
volunteer – and Citizens Bank co-captain –
What is your favorite place in Nashua?
for the United Ways Day of Caring here in
Greeley Park
In the year 2000 he led the family Frank Lagana
Nashua, and he is a member of the Citizens business into the commercial arena when it
What are you currently reading? The installed a million dollars worth of printing 12. Originally known as The Meat Shoppe,
Bank Volunteer Council, which was the Q2
Given Day: A Novel by Dennis Lehane and bindery equipment, thereby elevating the family grew the business from a famed
recipient of the Citizens Bank “Community
How do you relax? Kayaking with my it from a duplicator shop to a commercial local butcher shop to the full-service
Stars” award.
wife and friends; fishing; watching football print provider. As the technology Lagana’s Supermarket in Merrimack where
Josh has been married to his wife,
(NFL not college) improved, it added high-end digital presses he was general manager. Moving from one
Allison, since August of 2003. They own a family business to another, Lagana quips,
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: to complement the traditional offset
home in Manchester, NH and have plans “I went from making 3 cents on a can of
Yahoo.com (email); NFL.com (Fantasy presses. He praises his staff as the force
to start a family once they sell their house 9-Lives to 3 cents on a photocopy; it’s all
Football); ESPN.com (my other Fantasy for growth from a duplicator shop to a
and purchase their next home, which they about customer service and hard work”.
Football) commercial print shop featuring digital
hope will be within the next few months. With broom in hand he began learning and
Please tell us three things or activities you printing, traditional offset, and graphic
Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: developing the printing business.
enjoy for entertainment: Red Sox games, design and mailing services.
Board of Directors at the Nashua Soup He began his career as a bagger and
Bowling, Being with my friends and family
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inda LaFleur holds the position of iz Baker, a Nashua native, joined
Program Coordinator for the City The Chamber as the Director of
of Nashua in the Mayor’s Office Programming in September of
of Economic Development promoting 2009. Prior to joining The Chamber, Liz
business retention and expansion. Her worked in marketing and graphic design
work also focuses on revitalization efforts at Brighteyes Creative in Chichester, NH,
in Downtown Nashua. She is co-chair of a boutique marketing communications
the Greater Nashua Business Roundtable, firm. While at Brigheyes, Liz fell in love
a subcommittee of the Nashua Green with graphic design work while creating
Team. marketing materials for clients such as
Linda grew up in the foothills of the Granite State Symphony Orchestra,
Colorado and graduated from Colorado and got her first taste of event planning
State University with a degree in when she worked with her boss to plan
Economics. After moving to New and execute the first official Oscar Night
England Linda worked for the Council for ® America party in the state at Red River
Economic Action, Inc., an international Theatres in Concord, NH.
economic development consulting firm In her role at The Chamber, Liz is
headquartered in Boston, and held Linda LaFleur responsible for overseeing the planning of Liz Baker
the positions of Research Analyst; all events, including Business After Hours,
Program Manager; and Vice President/ law, Cheryl LaFleur, recently confirmed The Annual Dinner, Comedy Night, The
Chief Administrative Officer. Linda was as a FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Breakfast Series and more. In addition, Liz a Marine long distance (and he’s finally
responsible for implementing programs Commission) Commissioner. serves on the iUGO Steering Committee, home!). But in the professional world,
designed to revitalize communities by Describe a current professional challenge: the Chamber’s Young Professional being some what ahead of schedule for
promoting entrepreneurship among Downtown Nashua Revitalization Network. the 2010 Annual Dinner…let’s hope it
populations differentially impacted by What was your last major achievement? Liz graduated magna cum laude from continues!
unemployment. Linda thoroughly enjoyed After taking a career break to raise my Boston University’s School of Management Name two admired peers: Emerson of
traveling across the United States and in children, I was able to re-enter the work where she concentrated in Marketing and Emerson Made and Amber Chesbrough of
Europe studying the drivers that led to a force utilizing my experience doing what I took on an active role in planning the Bolla Soaps
community’s economic vitality. love, economic development. B-School Beanpot, a business case analysis In one sentence, what do you believe
Linda is looking forward to participating Name two admired peers: Tom Galligani, competition between Boston Business to be the biggest problem facing Nashua?
in the Leadership Greater Nashua Program Economic Development Director, and Schools. While in college, Liz interned The biggest problem facing Nashua,
as a means to both better understand the Kathy Hersh, Community Development at Arnold Worldwide in Boston for the for me, would be the lack of accessible
Greater Nashua area and as a professional Director. Citizens Bank team during their “Find and convenient public transportation
development opportunity. In one sentence, what do you believe to be Your Fit” campaign. throughout the entire city and in
Linda is married to Mark LaFleur, a the biggest problem facing Nashua? The Liz is looking forward to starting the connection with surrounding cities and
construction manager. They have two biggest challenge facing Nashua is creating LGN program while learning more about towns.
teenage sons, Derek and Adam, and live in a sustainable and vibrant Downtown. It the city she grew up in and making some What is your favorite place in Nashua? On
Londonderry, NH. Linda and her family has been 30 years since resources have new connections with community leaders. the deck at Peddlers…with a cold Magners
enjoy boating on Lake Winnipesauke, been focused on Downtown Nashua and it List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: Toys What are you currently reading? Eat, Pray,
playing tennis, attending Portland Pirates is showing signs of wear and tear. for Tots, iUGO Steering Committee, Love
hockey games, and spending time with What is your favorite place in Nashua? Anything for animals! How do you relax? I would love to say I
their dog, Shelby. Downtown Nashua Who do you most admire? My mom, The do something like Yoga, but I really just
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: What are you currently reading? Bridge of Fabulous Karen Baker. watch TV.
Various volunteer activities at my children’s Sighs by Richard Russo What was your last major achievement?
schools Making it through three years of dating
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Who do you most admire? My sister-in-

➤Frank Lagana CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7


Born is Lawrence MA and growing up time and talents towards the community. Maintaining profitability, preserving down effect: Jobs, education, healthcare,
in Merrimack since the age of 7 Lagana He enjoys all that New England has to employment, and continuing excellent housing, infrastructure, take your pick
likes to believe he is a proud NH native. offer including bicycling, kayaking, skiing customer relations during this economic - there is too little money or too many
Graduating from Merrimack High he and taking in the conservation areas in our downturn. obstacles to move forward as we’ve done in
later studied business, accounting and locale. What was your last major achievement? the past.
marketing while attending evening courses Although he dislikes “politics” he did Successfully steering through a big curve What is your favorite place in Nashua?
at Rivier and Hesser colleges. He still become active in the 2008 presidential in the road of life. A personal challenge Mine Falls Park
resides in Merrimack with his son Stephen, primary supporting Ron Paul. It is at that threatened my business and career, and I What are you currently reading?
a senior at Merrimack High School and his time his eyes were opened and he became overcame it. Personality Not Included, by Rohit
daughter, Christina, a third-year college frustrated in the direction our country is Name two admired peers: Joe Davis – Bhargava
student. heading. He has become intrigued with the Gerald Printing, Kevin & Rhonda Waxman How do you relax? Power walking,
Operating a family business and raising resurgence of the US Constitution, and – Waxman Family printing. newspaper and a cold beer
two children with Linda has left little supports the principles set forth by our In one sentence, what do you believe to be Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
time for community involvement. He founding fathers. Given the chance, he will the biggest problem facing Nashua? Our Google, Dailypaul, therealnews
could always be found on the sports field talk endlessly about wasteful government way of life here in the greater Nashua area, Please tell us three things or activities you
or dance studio supporting activities and bureaucracy. as well as other cities and towns across this enjoy for entertainment: bicycling, kayaking,
events his children were involved in. Now Who do you most admire? Mom and Dad country, is being hindered by a growing and skiing
at 50, Lagana wants to focus some of his Describe a current professional challenge: national government that has a trickle-
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ow does someone who was born with the Hagerstown (MD) Suns, where
and raised in sunny southern he promoted such events as a funeral Who do you most admire? My wife
California find themselves living giveaway which was recognized by ESPN as Jennifer
in New Hampshire? Believe it or not, it the top minor league promotion of 2003. Please describe a current professional
was by design. At the time, Loren Foxx was Prior to entering the sports world, Loren challenge: Not enough time to get
working in minor league baseball, and he was a top-producing primary care sales everything started, let alone finish it!
and his family were looking for their next associate with pharmaceutical company Eli What was your last major achievement?
landing spot. The overall quality of life Being selected as one of the radio voices of
Lilly and Company, improving results in
brought them to the area, including the the University of New Hampshire football
two southern California territories. Loren
accessibility of many outdoor activities. Wildcats
is also a licensed CPA, having earned that
Loren Foxx joined full service marketing Please name two admired peers: Sean
designation partially as a result of three
agency wedü in August 2009 as an Account Owen, Todd Wheeler
years spent with the Orange County (CA)
Manager. A native of Newport Beach, In one sentence, what do you believe
office of Deloitte and Touche as a member
California, Loren currently works with to be the biggest problem facing Nashua?
of their audit practice.
local and national clients to cultivate their Perception – the perception of Nashua is
In his spare time, Loren is the color
ideas and transform them into reality, that it’s not a great place to live or raise
analyst for UNH football’s radio
whether in print, online or in person. a family, when we’re not too far removed
broadcasts; an active member of the
Loren enjoys working with his diverse from the award-winning Nashua.
Queen City Rotary Club in Manchester;
group of clients, helping them build their
Loren Foxx a volunteer umpire for the Bedford Little
What is your favorite place in Nashua?
businesses by sharing his varied set of Main Street
League; and an avid runner who completed
experiences gained in prior careers. And New Hampshire; the General Manager for What are you currently reading? Catcher
the 2010 Manchester City Marathon.
there have been quite a few of those. the Inland Empire 66ers of the California in the Rye, again
A 1996 graduate of the University
Immediately before becoming a member League, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ How do you relax? Running long
of Southern California with degrees in
of the wedü team, Loren worked in minor single-A affiliate; the Director of Media distances
Accounting and International Finance,
league baseball for four teams across the Relations and broadcaster for the Kansas Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
Loren and his family currently reside in
country, developing headline-grabbing City T-Bones, where he helped the team Facebook, Google, LA Times sports page
Bedford.
promotions and assisting clients with their gain local and national name recognition Please tell us three things or activities
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
marketing and advertising needs. His roles with such stunts as sending 94-year-old you enjoy for entertainment: Working in the
Bedford Little League Umpire; Queen City
included stints as the Vice President of Negro Leagues legend “Buck” O’Neil to yard, spending time with my family and
Rotary Road Rally chairman; Queen City
Marketing for the Fisher Cats, right here in bat; and the Media Relations Manager playing sports.
Rotary comedy bowl

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atthew Russo, I am the Store ichelle DeVillers, born and
Manager for TD Bank at raised in Manchester, NH
Northwest Boulevard in and now working in Nashua
Nashua. TD Bank has recently sent I haven’t strayed too far from my roots.
Matthew to New Jersey to help with My very first job began in the hospitality
the implementation of new government industry as a housekeeper at the Sheraton
regulations. Matthew is actively involved Wayfarer, Bedford, NH and from there
in the community as an Ambassador for I have moved throughout the industry.
the Nashua Chamber of Commerce and After receiving a Culinary and Hotel/
participates in young professional groups Restaurant Management Degree from
such as, iUGO in Nashua and HYPE in New Hampshire College, I spent a couple
Salem. Recently, he has been involved with of summers cooking in Nantucket at The
the Caregivers of Salem and the Nashua Sconset Café. I have worked in venues
Boys and Girls Club. Matthew is also in the area to include, CR Sparks / The
pursuing his Global MBA at Southern NH Event Center, The Center of NH Holiday
University. Inn and The Highlander Inn in a culinary
Previously, he has served as a manager capacity. I then decided that it was time
for many years in the restaurant industry. to move onward and work in the ‘front
He is a 2007 graduate of Plymouth
Matthew Russo of the house.’ For the last 10 years, these Michelle DeVillers
State University with a B.S. in Business positions have included Banquet Manager
Management and minor in Human the passions of employees, to ultimately at the Bedford Village Inn, a Four pleasure of meeting and working with
Resources. help them succeed personally and in their Diamond Property located in Bedford, some very wonderful individuals in this
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: career. New Hampshire and then moved on to industry. I reside in Manchester with my
Ambassadors Committee, HYPE (Helping What was your last major achievement? my current place of employment The husband Dave of 9 years whom I met ‘in
Young Professionals Excel) and Working My most recent achievement was being Crowne Plaza Hotel Nashua. I started at the business’ and we have a 6 1/2 year old
with the Nashua Boys and Girls Club highlighted in the Nashua Chamber the Crowne Plaza in 2005 as the Assistant daughter, Sarah, starting first grade this
Who do you most admire? My Dad, of Commerce September/ October Banquet Manager and was promoted to my fall. I look forward to many years ahead
Joe Russo. He is a happy, positive and News Letter: Spotlight. Also, being current position as the Crowne Meetings in this exciting career and look forward to
motivated individual. He has always told accepted into this leadership program is Director. In this position I am the liaison what the future holds.
me that I could grow up to be whatever another achievement that should not be between the client and the various List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
I dreamed of as long as I was the best at overlooked. departments within our organization. As Nashua Boys & Girls Club
what I did… At the age of 10, banking was Name two admired peers: Carrie Poole there are no two functions alike whether Manchester South Soccer
not in my future… it is a corporate or social event, each day
Please describe a current professional and every day is exciting, challenging
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ichard (Ricky) Lovering III of the Lovering Family Foundation, Rose Joy Lovering on August 19th 2010!
is the General Manager at which promotes teen driver safety at Professionally, graduating the NADA
Lovering Volvo in Nashua. Saveateendriver.org. Dealer Academy for Dealership General
Ricky graduated from Bryant Universityin Ricky lives in Hollis NH, the town he Management.
2000 with a double major in Business grew up in, with his wife Bethany Lovering Please name two admired peers: You
Management and Computer Information and their daughters Eve Joy(2) and might think it’s a cheesy answer, but any
Systems. Ricky’s worked for a few Rose Joy(4 weeks). They live in an old active or previously active United States
large companies like APC, Fidelity and farmhouse built in 1766 with their dog, 2 Military member. They keep us safe
Teradyne before coming to work for the cats, 9 chickens and numerous salt water and fight for our freedom with very little
family business in 2001. Ricky grew up fish. Ricky is an avid fan of long distance recognition or gratitude.
in the car business. He’s held nearly running and will be running the Hollis What are you currently reading? 1984 by
every position possible in the dealership, Applefest half marathon for the 2ndtime George Orwell
from washing cars, answering phones, this year! How do you relax? By playing with
working in the office and working the parts List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: my almost 3 year old daughter Eve Joy
counter! Knowing the car business was The Hollis Seniors, Big Brothers and Lovering! Kids keep things so simple it’s
“in his blood”, Ricky started full time as a Habitat for Humanity amazing and inspiring.
sales person in 2001 and quickly embraced Who do you most admire? My parents, Name your Top 3 Frequented
the emerging “internet department”. for raising a family, running a business and websites:
He’s since worked up the ladder in the
Richard (Ricky) Lovering III being involved in the community! Not sure Facebook.com
dealership and is currently in charge of how they did it, but they did a amazing job (isn’t that on everyone’s list now?)
the day to day operations of the Nashua has volunteered for such organizations at all three! Mapmyrun.com, Msnbc.com
location. as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Please describe a current professional Please tell us three things or activities you
Ricky started volunteering while and the Hollis Seniors. The drive to challenge: Maintaining and growing a enjoy for entertainment:
attending Hollis High School. Ricky give back to the community he’s come to family business in current economic Long distance running
worked at the Nashua Soup Kitchen know and love is a big factor in Ricky’s conditions. Doing more with less! I’m still a sucker for a good board game
after school with a group of other desire to participate in the LGN program. What was your last major achievement? Playing Poker
students regularly. Since then, Ricky Ricky currently serves on the board Becoming a father for the 2nd time to

M
ike Hakoun, Store Manager in NY and Boston and with Guardian Life
for TD Bank at 300 Main St Insurance in NY. and Pastor Joe Cyr of Life! Church                 
in Nashua NH. Resides in List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:  In one sentence, what do you believe to be
Manchester, NH - Married 4 years ago Coordinating Life! Groups at Life! the biggest problem facing Nashua? I believe
with 2 daughters; 3 years old & 8 months Church; Hooksett. Speaking at Life! our greatest challenge facing the Greater
old. Church’s Sunday Gatherings. Vision Nashua region is coming from our NH
Mike is active in the community Facilitating with the Rotary Club of State budget deficit which has a trickle
as a member of the Rotary Club of Nashua.       down effect to Nashua and surrounding
Nashua, Nashua’s Revolving Loan Fund Who do you most admire?  Rick Warren cities.
Committee, working with Nashua’s Please describe a current professional What is your favorite place in Nashua?  
Sculpture Symposium and with Gateways challenge: Connecting with current and Bonhoeffer’s Cafe
Community Services. Mike is serving on prospective customers to show them the What are you currently reading? Chazown
the Leadership Team with Life! Church solutions available and power behind by Craig Groeschel
in Hooksett NH since 2006. His hobbies having TD as their Bank of choice.  How do you relax? Talk with my wife
are his 2 little girls. Graduated in 2003  What was your last major achievement?  Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: 
from the State University of NY at To becoming a father for the 2nd time to www.twitter.com, www.tdbank.com and
Oneonta with a Bachelor’s Degree of Elli Joy Hakoun 1/8/10 and joining TD www.biblegateway.com
Science in Business Economics and Minor Bank 1/18/10.  Please tell us three things or activities you
Mike Hakoun in Marketing. Mike has 7 Years in the  Name two admired peers:  Carrie Poole, enjoy for entertainment:  Taking day trips
Finance industry working with Citibank Regional Market Manager of TD Bank with my family, going on walks with my
girls, a great meal out

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and Arthur Klemm
In one sentence, what do you believe to be the biggest problem facing Nashua?
I believe the biggest problem facing Nashua today is a positive place for our future
children to go. The Boys and Girls Club has unfortunately lost a lot funding and the
YMCA is about to undergo a renovation of their own. I believe there needs to be more
community support for places likes these in this desperate time for help.
How do you relax? I enjoy Boston sports games on TV, or a good movie
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
espnboston.com, cnn.com
and unionleader.com
Tell us three things or activities you enjoy for entertainment: Skiing in New Hampshire,

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aymond Mc Dannell, born and yan M. Williams is a member of
raised in Ohio. Joined the the Corporate Department of
United States Army serving as a the law firm Devine, Millimet
Military Policeman overseas in Germany & Branch and concentrates his practice
for two years and completed my last year in the areas of public finance, non-profit
at Ft. Devens. The last year at Ft. Devens corporations and associations, and
is what lead me to the Nashua Police commercial real estate. Prior to joining
Department. I have been with the Nashua Devine Millimet, Ryan was a law clerk
Police Department for 21 ½ years. I am to Associate Justice James E. Duggan
currently a Lieutenant in the Uniform of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Field Operations Bureau. I have lived in Ryan’s previous experience also includes
Nashua for 14 of my 21 years and my family positions in the legal department of a
and I currently reside in Concord, NH. large publicly-traded software corporation
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: and as a judicial intern for the Honorable
Nashua Big Brother Program Paul J. Barbadoro of the United States
Member of the Greater American District Court of New Hampshire. Ryan
Downtown Organization and PAL received his juris doctor from Northeastern
Who do you most admire? The people University School of Law and his
most admired are the men and women
Raymond Mcdannell bachelor of arts in American History Ryan M. Williams
returning from the war who have sustained from the State University of New York
at Albany. Admitted to practice law in deal of admiration and respect for all of my
injuries that will impact the rest of their peers at my law firm.
of entertainment venues to draw people in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts,
lives. These men and women who sign In one sentence, what do you believe to be
for the evening. Ryan practices out of Devine Millimet’s
up to defend our country at such a young the biggest problem facing Nashua? One
What is your favorite place in Nashua? Manchester, New Hampshire office.
age because of the pride and sense of of the greatest issues facing Nashua is the
Well, I would say that it would be List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: I
obligation to our country is beyond retention of young professionals, which is
Mines Falls, it’s definitely a place to am presently serving as a member of the
commendable. To return not as they left really the product of several underlying
take advantage of when you live in Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment
and to face the challenges of overcoming issues, including the lack of affordable
Nashua and, through my law firm, am an active
injuries sustained from the havoc of war is housing.
How do you relax? My relaxation usually contributor to the United Way and various
something that we cannot relate to. These What is your favorite place in Nashua?
is after I get home from work at 11:30 pm other civic and charitable organizations.
are the people I most admire. Given that my wife and I seem to end up
or so and raiding the fridge then sitting on Who do you most admire? Given that I
Describe a current professional challenge: there most nights on our walks, I would
the couch so I can catch up on some ESPN have a great deal of admiration and respect
I would say that because NPD recruits at have to say Greeley Park.
or a show I’ve DVR’d. for a number of people, both living and
such a high level the challenge faced is What are you currently reading? In
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: deceased, it would be hard for me to pick
keeping the personnel from being sought addition to a riveting tome entitled “The
Fox Sports, Bean Group and GopherHaul. any one person that I admire the most.
after by other agencies once their trained Fundamentals of Municipal Finance Law,”
com However, one of my heroes is Justice
by us. I am also currently enjoying the popular
Please tell us three things or activities you Holmes, who had an almost preternatural
What was your last major achievement? “The Girl Who . . .” series by the late Stieg
enjoy for entertainment: ability to cut to the very heart of an issue
Getting promoted to the rank of Larsson.
Golf with his pithy writing.
Lieutenant How do you relax? By reading and
The Driving Range Describe a current professional challenge:
In one sentence, what do you believe to be working on my dilapidated, old Victorian
Taking care of my lawn Like most people, I am constantly
the biggest problem facing Nashua? The lack house.
struggling to find enough time in the
day to get everything done at work while Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
still affording enough time for personal In no particular order, cnn.com, westlaw.
matters. com, and gizmodo.com.
Please tell us three things or activities you
➤Michelle DeVillers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 What was your last major achievement?
Apart from being honored as a participant enjoy for entertainment: Given that I spend
in this year’s Leadership class, I also the majority of my free time working on
Who do you most admire? I admire my parents most, Marc & Rachel Gagne, for their recently had an article that I wrote my house, I must really enjoy it. As a close
work ethic, love and encouragement. published in the New Hampshire Bar second, I also enjoy spending time with
Describe a current professional challenge: Meeting and exceeding both corporate and Journal. family and watching football, particularly
social customer expectations within the hospitality industry in a down economy. Name two admired peers: I have a great the Patriots.
What was your last major achievement?
Earning my Certified Meetings Professional Designation - CMP (January 2007)
Name two admired peers: Carol Mueller former Culinary professor/ mentor in college.
Karen Carlisle ➤Liz Baker ➤Linda LaFleur
In one sentence, what do you believe to be the biggest problem facing Nashua? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
Retention of young working professionals in the Nashua area. Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
What is your favorite place in Nashua? Greeley Park How do you relax? I enjoy reading and
Facebook.com (lame, I know), walking my dog.
What are you currently reading? designspongeonline.com, and
“Lessons from the Mouse” – Denis Snow Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
stumbleupon.com www.nashuanh.gov
How do you relax? Driving to the beach or up north with my husband and daughter. Please tell us three things or activities you
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: Wikipedia, google, Disney World www.vzw.com
enjoy for entertainment: Watching one of the www.bluefly.com
Please tell us three things or activities you enjoy for entertainment: “Real Housewives of…” (Embarrassing
Socializing with friends Tell us three things or activities you enjoy
to admit, but it makes me feel wonderful for entertainment: Going out to dinner and
Scrapbooking about myself), cooking, doing something
Watching Food Network seeing a show in Boston, Playing tennis and
crafty Traveling
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haron Dalton is the Adult uzanne Beaubien is Vice
Education Counselor at the Adult President of the Contact Center
Learning Center in Nashua. at Bellwether Community Credit
In this role she supports students as they Union. Her responsibilities include
obtain their GED, acquire English skills or oversight of a team of Financial Services
take computer classes. Her support involves Consultants handling telephone, e-mail
exploring values, responsibilities, as well and other electronic communications
as academic, personal and career goals. with current and prospective members of
Sharon also informs the students of any the Credit Union, as well as management
community resources available that will help of all related sales programs, software
them be successful in reaching those goals. administration and team reporting.
Sharon also encourages the students that Bellwether Community Credit Union is
are able, to volunteer and integrate into our a New Hampshire-based not-for-profit
community. financial institution, open to all who live
Sharon received her Bachelor’s Degree or work in New Hampshire, with locations
in Human Services from Lesley College in both Manchester and Nashua. Suzanne
in Cambridge, MA and her MEd in has been with Bellwether since 2006,
Counseling from Rivier College in bringing more than 20 years of banking Suzanne Beaubien
Nashua,NH. Sharon has been employed by Sharon Dalton experience with her to this position.
the Adult Learning Center since August Labyrinth Walk, which is located right next Suzanne is a life-long resident of
Fairs, Junior Achievement
of 2000. She took a leave of absence in to the Adult Learning Center. Hillsborough County, growing up in
Who do you most admire? My parents.
2004-2005 to fulfill a lifelong desire to This Leadership Greater Nashua Program Milford, the eldest daughter of Harold
immerse herself in a different country, Describe a current professional challenge:
will provide Sharon with a new perspective. and Katherine Beaubien. She began her
while contributing her skills within another Finding ways to provide personalized,
After seeing Nashua through the eyes of banking career during high school working
culture. During this time, Sharon left the superior member service through growing
the non-profit world, LGN will offer her the as a teller at the Milford Co-operative
Adult Learning Center to serve with her electronic delivery channels.
opportunity to gain significant insight into Bank, continuing through mergers with
husband Ed in the Peace Corps. Ed and What was your last major achievement?
Nashua’s world of Business, Art, Culture CFX, Bank of NH and TD Bank. She
Sharon lived and worked in a small village Leadership Greater Nashua selection
and Government. This knowledge will be was the Branch Manager of the Amherst
in Belize, Central America. They worked Please name two admired peers: Business
brought back to the Adult Learning Center office for over eight years. Suzanne
at the Maskall Village School where they peers who’ve completed Leadership
and passed forward to all she meets. currently resides in Nashua, where she
developed literacy program, a school lunch Greater Nashua
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: The and her partner, Paul, enjoy entertaining
program and established a library with In one sentence, what do you believe to be
Gate City Initiative, Hispanic Network & friends and family in their lovingly restored
books donated from people back home. the biggest problem facing Nashua?
Granite State Organizing Project bungalow home.
This was a great learning experience that Providing jobs, housing and leisure
Who do you most admire? Barack & Suzanne studied at Bentley University
changed both their lives. It has also given activities that will continually attract young,
Michelle Obama for presenting us with a where she received her B.S. in Business
her a first-hand understanding of other talented workers and introduce them to all
new hope for the 21st century. Communication before returning to
countries and cultures. She lived among the City has to offer.
Please describe a current professional Milford, where she became a fourth
them as part of their community. This What is your favorite place in Nashua?
challenge: Gaining more insight into the generation building owner on the
experience continues at the Adult Learning Main Street
business perspective. Milford Oval. Suzanne credits her early
Center, as she assists many people of these What are you currently reading? Blink by
What was your last major achievement? involvement in volunteering to her banking
other countries and cultures. Malcolm Gladwell
Serving in the Peace Corps in 2004 & 2005 career in her hometown - the impetus that
Here in Nashua, Sharon has been How do you relax? Scrapbooking and
Name two admired peers: Betsy Matthews led to a sincere appreciation for the value
involved in many community activities. She card-making
and Mike Plourde for their relentless efforts of community. Suzanne served on the
is an active member of the Granite State to make a difference in the lives of Nashua Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
Board of the Milford DO-IT (Downtown
Organizing Project, on the advisory board children bccu.org; msn.com; splitcoaststampers.com
Ongoing Improvement Team), contributed
for the International Institute, vice-chair of In one sentence, what do you believe to be the Please tell us three things or activities you
to Milford’s designation as a NH Main
the Mayor’s Ethnic Awareness Task Force, biggest problem facing Nashua? The enjoy for entertainment: reading, shopping
Street Community, and co-chaired the
a member on Nashua’s Hispanic Network problem that I am most interested in on Main Street, visiting Boston.
Milford Pumpkin Festival for many
and a member of the Gate City Immigrant tackling is creating an even more welcoming years. Suzanne also served the Souhegan
and Refugee Integration Initiative. These
connections to the Nashua Community
environment for all individuals and families Nursing Association as a Board member ➤Judy Vincent
in Nashua. contributing on the Finance and Fund CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7
have evolved into a Community Goal. The What is your favorite place in Nashua?
challenge that Sharon would like to see Raising Committees.
My favorite place is Rotary Common and Suzanne currently serves as a first-year What is your favorite place in Nashua?
addressed, is how can we work together the new Labyrinth Walk. Hayward’s is my Board member for the Nashua Pastoral The Symphony concerts
to create a Nashua that is even more second favorite. Care Center and their Gourmet Festival What are you currently reading? The
welcoming for everyone, including the What are you currently reading? The Lost committee. She also volunteers through Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
low income, undereducated, immigrants City of Z by David Gann the NH Credit Union’s financial literacy How do you relax? I read for fun
and refugees. Sharon hopes to be part of How do you relax? I relax by having a day program with CU 4 Reality Fairs at various (nothing heavy unless I need to do research
a team that will facilitate an even stronger with absolutely no goal or agenda. I also junior high schools and high schools for business).
connection to our citizens from all over the love to escape into books and play scrabble. throughout the State. CU 4 Reality Fairs Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
world, who now make Nashua their home. Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: I am
Sharon lives in Windham, NH with her represent the culmination of a career Comcast, NNERENMLS, and e-bay
not very savvy in the world of computers. curriculum completed by the students, Tell us three things or activities you enjoy
husband Ed. Together they have six grown Please tell us three things or activities you
children and six grandchildren. Sharon providing an opportunity to experience the for entertainment: I love spending my free
enjoy for entertainment: related financial responsibilities they will time with my two granddaughters
relaxes by reading, going for a long quiet I love the theater, playing with my
drive and having absolutely NO agenda for have as they embark on adulthood. When I have the time – I enjoy walking
grandchildren & dinner with a good movie. I enjoy having my family and friends over
the day. Sharon’s new favorite place to hang List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
out in Nashua is Rotary Common with a Nashua Pastoral Care Center, CU 4 Reality for dinner to try out my cooking skills!

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yndi Bautista, Inspector/ her means. Not only did she struggle to credit for is a home mortgage. He owns
Investigator for the Nashua Fire provide name brands for her three birth two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a boat
Rescue, Fire Marshal’s Office. children, but she treated her foster children and two cars – all paid for by saving up
Inspector Bautista joined Nashua Fire equally and legally adopted a multiple until he and his wife could afford to pay
Rescue July 2, 1999 and has served as a handicapped son. She taught us to be cash. His belief is that if you can’t pay for
dispatcher, clerk/trainer, public education loving, honest, hardworking, trustworthy it upfront, you can’t afford to have it. His
officer, and inspector/investigator. and loyal individuals. motto “If it’s free, it’s for me”. (Free and
Inspector Bautista is a 1999 Summa Describe a current professional challenge: Clear)
Cum Laude graduate of Franklin Pierce Politics are a part of every day life. We In one sentence, what do you believe to be
University with a Bachelor of Science have governmental politics and workplace the biggest problem facing Nashua? In my
in Criminal Justice. A graduate of the politics: beliefs, principles, opinions and opinion, economic hardship is causing
National Fire Academy, she is also certified views. I never had any desire to learn deterioration in housing and livelihood.
Firefighter 2, Fire Inspector 2, Fire about any of it while growing up. As an What is your favorite place in Nashua?
Service Instructor, and Juvenile Firesetter emerging leader, I have discovered that The Main Street Bridge gives me the
Specialist 2. She has received certifications progress is knowledge and gaining a better fondest memory of childhood. I recall
in Fire/Arson Investigation from the New understanding of politics is in my best looking toward that big white house by the
York State Fire Academy, successfully interest. water behind Clocktower Place thinking
completed investigation programs at Syndi Bautista What was your last major achievement? the President must live there and hoping
New England Fire Cause and Origin Aside from my ongoing education, my that some day I could live there too. My
Institute of Fire Science in Rochester NH Pepere for lunch most days. husband and I just completed the legal friends and I would sit at the picnic table
and has taken several courses toward a In October of 2008 through my work adoption of our 18 month-old daughter in their yard. I couldn’t tell you how many
degree in fire science at the Lakes Region with the Fire Marshal’s Office I met Miss Abigail. It was a very challenging yet times I made believe that house was mine
Community College in Laconia. Minnie. She is turning 80 this month. We rewarding experience. We were blessed to or that it would at least be someday.
In addition, Inspector Bautista is adopted each other after an unfortunate have the full support of both our children What are you currently reading? There’s
recognized as in expert in Spanish situation introduced us. I recently assisted Shailyn age 21 and Keddy age 17. no crying in business by Roxanne Rivera
translation by the New Hampshire Court her preparing her home to be placed on Please name two admired peers: My How do you relax? I love photography.
Circuit with a disputed case upheld at the the market by helping her sort through 55 husband of 23 ½ years came to the United Taking pictures and scrapbooking are very
Supreme Court level. years of treasures, cleaning and painting. States in 1987 from the Dominican relaxing for me.
Through hard work and dedication, Using my vacation time this year, I drove Republic. He overcame culture shock and Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
she has also been recognized for her her with her belongings to Nova Scotia language barriers, quickly learned English www.dillonedwin.memory-of.com,
outstanding service to the community and where she now resides. and obtained his United States Citizenship. www.mapquest.com
has earned an award for Loyalty from the Christmas Baskets for the less fortunate. Carlos is a dedicated, honest, trustworthy www.gonashua.com
members of VFW Post #483. Who do you most admire? I admire and hardworking family man just like my Please tell us three things or activities you
Inspector Bautista continues to develop my Mother most. Fran Tassie Beach was parents hoped for. His greatest asset is enjoy for entertainment:
skills and contribute knowledge so others raised in orphanages and foster homes in being supportive of my decisions. Salsa dancing
may maintain a safer standard of living. Southern New Hampshire. She received a I truly admire my big brother Bill Beach Camping with my three children and
List your Top 3 Volunteer Activities: Visit lot of criticism for raising her children on because he knows how to live within his husband
my un-officially adopted 100 year-old Central Street in Nashua but lived within means. The only thing he has ever used Watching my son play football

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im McMahon Jr. is the Principal the United States including the Salvation Young Professionals organization), and a
and Founder of MCM Social Army, Easter Seals and Louisiana State Rotarian for the Souhegan Valley Happy
Media - a creative internet Parks. From 2004 – 2006, Tim taught high Hour Rotary Club.  
marketing agency in Merrimack, NH school special education for students with Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
focused on developing innovative social emotional and behavioral disabilities at 1) Former Member of
media marketing and branding strategies Concord High School and Dorchester High AmeriCorps*NCCC – spent 10 months
for small to large businesses across the School before moving into a corporate traveling throughout the United States
country. Since 2008, Tim has spoken sales position with building material volunteering with nonprofits including The
to over 1000 business owners, college manufacturer, W.R. Grace in Chicago, IL. Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity,
and high school students and nonprofit Since moving back to his hometown of Easter Seals and Louisiana State Parks.
executives about how to integrate tools Merrimack in 2008 with his wife Jackie, 2) Big Brother for 6 years through Big
like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube Tim has both expanded his entrepreneurial Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua
and FourSquare into their marketing efforts and become an active member 3) Current Board Member for the
and branding strategy. As of today, his of the community. In addition to his Greater Nashua Mental Health Center
client list includes law firms, restaurant full-time role at MCM Social Media, he Who do you most admire? My wife – she
franchises, real estate agencies, hotels, has worked to support his father’s small is an ICU Nurse at Children’s Hospital in
insurance companies, construction firms, business coaching company, The BizCats Boston and everyday goes to work where
nonprofits and more. A passionate while also co-designing an innovative youth she treats and comforts children who are
entrepreneur, Tim thoroughly enjoys
Tim McMahon, Jr leadership development program for Big the “sickest-of-the-sick”. Not only do I
working with business owners to better Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua admire her for having perhaps the toughest
understand their needs and identify cost completed a successful wrestling career called M.I.T or Mentors-In-Training. In job imaginable from a mental perspective,
effective solutions to engage, support and as team captain and 2X Wrestler of the his spare time, Tim is the head wrestling but for being able to come home each day
interact with their customers. Year. Upon graduation, he joined the coach at Merrimack High School, a board and still be an absolutely incredible wife
Tim received his B.S. in Business AmeriCorps National Civilian Community member for the Greater Nashua Mental and friend.
Administration from the University Corps and spent ten months volunteering Health Center, a steering committee
of New Hampshire in 2003 where he with nonprofit organizations throughout member for iUGO (the Greater Nashua CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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14 Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - Leadership Greater Nashua 2010-2011

A
ngela Provencher was the second

T
homas (Tom) Blonski was
employee at The Nashua Bank
having joined the Bank a year named as the first president and
in advance of its opening.  She currently chief executive officer of New
holds the title of Executive Assistant Hampshire Catholic Charities in March
and Human Resources Manager at The 2006.  In this position, Tom leads one of
Nashua Bank, Nashua’s only locally owned the largest private non-profit social service
community bank.  In addition to providing agencies in the state that has a mission
administrative support to the Board of of serving the increasing needs of the
Directors and President & CEO G. Frank poor and vulnerable of New Hampshire
Teas, Angela is responsible for overseeing through expanded social service programs.
the human resources function and managing  Prior to joining New Hampshire
the Bank’s shareholder relations.  As a Catholic Charities, Tom Blonski served
relatively young organization with few for twelve years as Executive Director of
employees, she has been involved with many
areas of the business.  The Nashua Bank various nursing homes in Connecticut.
will be celebrating its third anniversary  Tom is a certified youth minister and
on October 1, 2010, and currently reports is active in his church community as a
total assets in excess of $100 million and lector and Eucharistic minister. He is a
reached has profitability sooner than many Angela Provencher graduate of Leadership New Hampshire, Thomas (Tom) Blonski
of its national peers. The Nashua Bank Management. Leadership Manchester and Leadership
specializes in banking solutions for small Angela currently resides in Merrimack Seacoast.
and medium sized businesses, consumers challenge: Imparting simple christian
with her husband Matt and their dog Jetta.  A graduate of Trinity College in
and professionals in the greater Nashua messaging (via the work that our
Who do you most admire? My parents, for Hartford, Connecticut, Tom also holds an
marketplace. their tremendous heart and strength organization does) among secular publics.
Prior to joining the The Nashua Bank, MBA with a specialization in healthcare
Describe a current professional challenge: What was your last major achievement?
Angela served as Executive Assistant from the University of Connecticut.
Finding the time for both personal and Having my son prayed over.
at Great American Downtown (GAD),  Tom currently lives in Brentwood,
professional development Please name two admired peers: Ron R;
downtown Nashua’s revitalization What was your last major achievement? NH with his wife and three children. In
Russ O.
organization.  During her four years of The successful launch of The Nashua addition to being an avid runner and
In one sentence, what do you believe to be
employment at GAD, she performed Bank University, a unique educational kid’s soccer coach, he currently serves
administrative tasks and worked with the biggest problem facing Nashua?
symposium geared toward local business on the Manchester Mayor’s Task Force
volunteer committees to organize high- Jobs
owners to End Homelessness; the NH Senate
profile community events, such as the What is your favorite place in Nashua?
Please name two admired peers: G. Frank Committee on Human Trafficking
Taste of Downtown and Winter Holiday Teas and Katharine Face of The Nashua Mine Falls Park
Stroll.  While employed with GAD, she also (ended & legislation passed); the Greater
Bank What are you currently reading? The Five
worked part time as Program Assistant at Manchester Mental Health Center Board;
In one sentence, what do you believe to Dysfunctions of a Team
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua, and the Serenity Place Board of Trustees
be the biggest problem facing Nashua? The How do you relax? Run; read
providing administrative support to the impact of the struggling economy on local and the Manchester Rotary Board of
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites:
staff and Board of Directors.  It was during small business owners, both downtown and Trustees.
her employment at both organizations that www.freerice.com; www.msn.com; www.
throughout the greater Nashua area. Please list your Top 3 Volunteer Activities:
Angela discovered her appreciation for the ask.com
What is your favorite place in Nashua? Asst. soccer coach; board member
greater Nashua community and her reason Please tell us three things or activities you
Downtown (Serenity Place; Greater Manchester
for application and participation in the How do you relax? Spending time with enjoy for entertainment: paintball; skiing/
Leadership Greater Nashua program. Mental Health Ctr; Manchester Rotary);
family and friends hiking; listening to good music
Angela is a graduate of Merrimack serving meals at New Horizons shelter
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: Who do you most admire? God
High School and Keene State College NashuaTelegraph.com, WMUR.com,
where she earned her degree in Applied Please describe a current professional
Google
Computer Science.  She is currently Please tell us three things or activities you
enrolled at Southern New Hampshire enjoy for entertainment:In addition to learning
University working towards a Bachelors
degree in Business Administration with
to play my new guitar, I enjoy watching
movies and spending time with my family.
➤ Tim McMahon, Jr CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
a concentration in Human Resources
Please describe a current professional challenge: My biggest current challenge is wanting
to help and advise every business-owner, nonprofit and company that needs it.
The Nashua Bank wishes to congratulate What was your last major achievement? Coaching Merrimack Wrestling’s first State
Angela Provencher, Champion in almost 20 years this past season.
Please name two admired peers: Jed Anderson – Jed is a financial advisor with Weisman,
Executive Assistant and Human Resource Manager Tessier, Lambert, and Halloran in Nashua and a very close friend since college. I admire
Jed not only because he has built a successful business in an industry that very few survive,
for her participation in the but because he has such a passion for helping his clients and making absolutely sure they
Leadership Greater Nashua Program. understand what he’s doing and how to best proceed forward.
In one sentence, what do you believe to be the biggest problem facing Nashua? A lack of
resources for entrepreneurs and start-ups to build their business and connect to funders.
What are you currently reading? Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk. Incredible book on
882.2700 U TheNashuaBank.com finding your passion and pursuing it with everything you have!
188 Main Street, Nashua, NH How do you relax? Going to the gym
Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm U Thu. until 7pm U Sat. 9am-Noon
Name your Top 3 Frequented websites: Facebook, ESPN, My own website/blog

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Statement from Deb Titus, Managing Director


of Dale Carnegie – New Hampshire:
Looking forward to the LGN class having the necessary skills to lead the the category of Career Coach, also processes and services, including Dale
of 2011, as with last year, we continue way in the community. through the New Hampshire Business Carnegie services in NH.
to enhance the program to ensure the Based on initial assessment and Review.   Her track record with 2003-2004: Guest on New
desired outcomes for all. This year individual development goals, each Dale Carnegie consistently exceeds Hampshire’s WMUR TV’s NH
participants are ready to begin their participant will have a clear expectations of clients and she has Business Perspectives.
monthly explorations of Leadership connection with the content, the earned recognition among her peers 2003-2004:  Weekly Talk Radio
through three lenses: exercises, the application to their of 3,000 Dale Carnegie trainers world- Guest with “Mike and Moe in the
Self - develop one’s individual world of work as well as linking the wide and she’s right here in NH. Morning” –workplace issues and
leadership abilities. learning to their leadership brand. Deb makes time to contribute Leadership
Employer - develop one’s abilities There will also be opportunity for to community. She reaches out to 2002 – 2003: Researched, developed
to contribute even more to their participants, where applicable, to unemployed groups, youth groups, and validated Intrapreneurial
sponsoring organization and engage their mentors and managers in and young professionals. She is a Competency Model
employer. their development. This enables the member of the board of directors for 2000-2001: Co-founder/VP of
Community - to develop an training to make a favorable impact Manchester Community Music School Business Development of Human
awareness and understanding of the on those three areas noted earlier: and the Greater Nashua Chamber of Capital e-Solutions, Inc. Web-based
Greater Nashua Area, and explore Self, Employer and Community.  As Commerce as well as the Chamber’s software for Competency Assessments
how these dynamics of the community the trainer, I encourage participants Executive Committee Chair for and Performance Management.
resonate with each individual leader and their managers to reach out to me Community Resources Development, 1992-1999: Founder and President
so that they achieve greater clarity anytime to further understanding of including Leadership Greater Nashua. of Dynamic Training & Development
in how they will contribute to the the content and learning that may be Deb is also an active volunteer at The 1998: Created on-line Results-
community by the end of the program. unique to their needs. Manchester Chamber. Oriented Performance Planning and
We will continue to focus on We already know that this group Originally from New York, she Management Toolkit
the pathway of developing one’s is ready to make some great things has lived in NH since 1986 with her 1995: Business Woman of The Year
leadership legacy. Participants have happen. They have gotten off to a husband, Scott.  They are proud by the American Business Women’s
already immersed themselves in great start by learning more about parents to Geoff, 22 and Sarah, 20.   Association
this conversation during the LGN themselves as individuals and the After living in Derry for 21 years, 1995: Masters Degree in
Retreat, held September 16 and 17.   potential of their class through Lagniappe Meadow is now home – Organizational Development from
They began to explore their evolving experiential team exercises.   The their 1808 Auburn, NH farm which Antioch New England Graduate
leadership brand and the ways they Greater Nashua Area has a lot to look also hosts their German Shepherd and School
can develop the who they are in a forward to! two horses.   1994: Created The Internal Service
way that can generate greater results I am honored to be working with Professional Time Line: Initiative and Toolkit – customized
for themselves, their employer and such a talented group of people 2010: Weekly Radio Talk show: and utilized by diverse clientele
community. and look forward to every step of People Sense for Business on WSMN 1994: Career Counselor and Myers
Dale Carnegie - New Hampshire our journey together as leadership Radio, 1590 AM, Nashua’s News and Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner
continues to proudly support the legacies are developed! Talk from Type Resources.
development of Nashua’s emerging Deb possesses an acute intuitive 2010: Finalist  for Nashua Chamber 1993: Certified Senior Trainer from
leaders by supplementing the already people sense with an unwavering of Commerce Small Business American Society for Training &
dynamic LGN program with Dale commitment to and outstanding track Eminence Honor Development
Carnegie leadership development and record in improving the performance 2010: Voted Best of Business in 1986:  Trainer Excellence Award
communication training.  This is a of people and organizations across category of Coaching by NH Business 1983 to 1991: Area Manager/
process and experience about which I industries.  She is sought out to Review’s Readership Trainer/Consultant Dale Carnegie
am deeply committed.   deliver consulting and training that 2010: Recipient of NH’s Training (communication, sales,
We’ve made a few modifications impact leadership, sales, service, Outstanding Women in Business by management, presentation, customer
over last year, as we did the year communication, teamwork, process NH Business Review service, employee development)
prior.  We are going to roll out the improvement and overall team 2004 to Present:  Authorized 1982 to 1983: Broadcast/DJ and
sessions in a way that is more logical member, individual contributors Dale Carnegie Consultant for Sales for Big Band Radio Station
and hence, we have modified the throughout organizations. She NH.  Recognized among the “Top WWIW-am, New Orleans, LA
community awareness sessions on the is driving to assist her clients in 75 Results Achieving Trainers – 1982: Bachelor of Science in
calendar to coincide.   achieving and sustaining their Worldwide” Her team received Broadcast Journalism and Marketing
We continue to commit to ensuring respective competitive edge. top 3 worldwide for meeting client from Boston University
that the professional development Deb was recently named one of New expectations.
component is linked and related to Hampshire’s Outstanding Business 1999 to Present: Co-founder/ Deb Titus
the community portion.  The goal is Women for 2010 by New Hampshire President of Human Capital Solutions, Managing Director
to assist people in not only knowing Business Review.  She was also LLC – Markets and Delivers various Dale Carnegie - New Hampshire
about the community – it’s about voted for Best of Business Awards in Organization Development tools,

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