Board of Directors
Hannah Campbell
President
Joined 2019
Hannah Campbell, President
Hannah is a resident of Colebrook, NH and is an integral member of The Balsams redevelopment project. She also leads marketing & communications for a wood pellet heating company in Maine (Maine Energy Systems) and is a Logistics Specialist for FutureMetrics, a well-respected global consultancy in the biomass sphere.
Originally from Columbia, NH, Hannah returned to the area after spending several years away, first in Colorado at the United States Air Force Academy and then in England as a Logistics Readiness Officer in the USAF. After returning, she began working on The Balsams project. Hannah is a firm believer that opportunities in the North Country abound when you are willing to work for them.
Hannah’s community involvement includes serving as President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Marketing and Snofest Committees. In addition, she serves as a Director for the Coos Economic Development Corporation and on its Governance Committee.
Hannah holds a B.S. in Foreign Area Studies from the United States Air Force Academy, with an emphasis on political science and a minor in the Chinese language. She has several marketing certifications and a myriad of courses and certifications in logistics, quality assurance, and emergency/contingency planning through the USAF.
Sharon Belleville
Vice-President
Joined 2019
Sharon Belleville, NCCOC Director
Sharon Belleville moved to the North Country in 1994. Born and raised in Dover, Delaware, Sharon has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology and worked for 30 years in medical laboratories. Upon moving to the North Country, Sharon began a 20-year career in the laboratory at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. In 2014, she joined Indian Stream Health Center where she worked in the Outreach department for seven years. Currently she is working at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown as an accounting assistant and health information clerk. Sharon previously served on the Canaan Little League Board and the Upper Connecticut Valley Community Coalition. She has been serving as a Library Trustee for the Alice Ward Memorial Library for several years and joined the NCCOC board in April 2019. Sharon and her husband Yvan have raised four sons and reside in Canaan, VT.
Kelly LaPerle
Treasurer
Joined 2019
Kelly LaPerle, Secretary
Kelly was born in Lancaster, NH and grew up in Canaan Vermont. She moved to New Hampshire in 1999 and has worked in Customer Service for more than 18 years. While working full time and raising a family, Kelly took online classes earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from the University of Phoenix. She has spent the last 13 years in banking and in April of 2021, Kelly accepted her new role as Branch Manager with Bangor Savings Bank. Kelly is active in her community and is exciting to be a part of the North Country Chamber! She looks forward to making a positive impact on our community.
Lisa Mulrey
Secretary
Joined 2021
Gail Hanson
NCCOC Director
Joined
Gail Hanson, NCCOC Director
Gail Hanson recently retired after 14 years of being the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. Gail was responsible for the daily administration of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. Over the years Gail has been recognized for her outstanding and very successful efforts for public policies supporting trail recreation, planning, protection, development and maintenance of the snowmobile trail system in the State of New Hampshire including the NH State Trail Advocacy Award. In 2014 she became a member of the Iron Dog Brigade and received the “George A. Eisenhuth Award” which is given for distinguished service to snowmobiling in recognition of significant contributions to the advancement and promotion of winter recreation and the sport of snowmobiling. In 2015, she was inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Gail and her husband Peter and son Christopher enjoyed their second home for over 15 years in West Stewartstown so much, that when they retired, they moved to Colebrook.
Butch Ladd
NCCOC Director
Joined 2018
Butch Ladd, NCCOC Director
Butch Ladd was born in West Stewartstown, NH and has lived in the North Country his entire life. Butch has worked in grocery retail, wholesale and sales for much of his career. For the last 20 years he has been the sales manager and sports writer for the News and Sentinel, Colebrook’s oldest business since 1870. Butch is currently President of the Colebrook Booster Club, about to serve his second term as President of the Kiwanis Club of Colebrook, has coached sports from peewee to varsity and also is a high school sports broadcaster.
Mark Paluzzi
NCCOC Director
Joined 2021
Mark Paluzzi, NCCOC Director
Mark is the NH Market Leader for Bangor Wealth Management of New Hampshire. Mark joined the bank in 2020 with over 30 years of experience in financial services serving individuals and families. Before joining the bank, Mark was the Head of Fiduciary Services and Chief Fiduciary Officer at Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth and spent 23 years with Bank of America and its predecessor banks in a variety of roles. His last role was Regional Trust Executive for the New England market. Mark holds a BS in Business Administration from Salem State University and an MBA with Honors in Taxation from Bentley University. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP©), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP©).
Zachary Brown
NCCOC Director
Joined 2022
Zachary Brown, NCCOC Director
Zach’s love for the Chamber started the spring semester of his senior year in high school. He interned at the Chamber that semester, working closely with the executive director, office assistant, and board. Whether planning for the Moose Fest or helping members, Zach loved it all. He continued this internship for the following three summers. When the opportunity arose to join the board, Zach knew he wanted to take it.
Zach is an active member of the Colebrook Kiwanis, holding the position of director for one year and currently being the Kiwanis Advisor for the Canaan Key Club. Zach is also on the Rec Park Committee for Canaan.
Jessica Thayer
NCCOC Director
Joined 2021
Roxanne Herres
NCCOC Director
Joined 2022