MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire High Tech Council (Council) is excited to announce new and returning members to its Board of Directors. Jeff Amaro of Autodesk, Toral Cowieson of the Internet Society, Laurie Glaude of Aurora Business Solutions and the president of Manchester Area Human Resources Association, Pete Lachance of Howe, Riley & Howe, and Ellen Scarponi of FairPoint Communications were elected to a first three-year term effective immediately.
The Council’s nominations committee unanimously recommended these individuals to the board, and Council membership voted after presentation and discussion at the recent virtual member meeting, which was held online for the first time to make participation more convenient.
The following members were voted in for a second three-year term – also effective immediately – following recommendation by the Council’s nomination committee: Catherine Blake of Sales Protocol, Zenagui Brahim of New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and Dawn Wivell of Firebrand International.
The Council’s current chairman, Paul Mailhot of Dyn, was elected to a third one-year term. Susan Woods of Chartworth Investment Bankers and Strategy Consultants was elected the Council’s secretary, and Lachance is the Council’s new treasurer.
“The past year has been an incredibly successful one for the Council, largely because of a very active and passionate board of directors,” said Council executive director Matt Cookson. “We are happy to have a great mix of new talent and energy coupled with some veteran tech and business leaders who together will help keep the momentum going.”
This year’s annual meeting shared updates about the Council’s newly-revived legislative affairs efforts led by staffer Michelline Dufort, who serves as Director of Business Relations. Other updates included the launch of the TechWomen | TechGirls initiative, a new partnership and event series with the Portsmouth (NH) Chamber of Commerce, a new venture with NH Business Review to share technology-related news, an invigorating slate of educational and entrepreneurial-focused events, and record-high member retention rates.
The full, hour-long virtual meeting is available online for members and prospective members to view.
About the NH High Tech Council
The New Hampshire High Tech Council engages, connects, and supports member companies throughout New Hampshire. Since 1983, the Council has supported education, research, innovation, and economic development efforts that have helped New Hampshire become a national leader in entrepreneurship and business. For more information, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit nhhtc.org, email info@NHHTC.org or connect via Twitter, Facebook or Linkedin.