Kathleen Ames

Kathleen is a graduate of Augustana College with a degree in history and political science; MBA, DePaul University. Also a CPA with a background in human resources. Past board experience has included serving as past chair of the Concord Regional VNA and numerous volunteer roles with the Junior Service League. Kathleen also served as the Treasurer of the Concord Hospital Association.

Angela Strozewski, Interim Treasurer

Angela is Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. She possesses 32 years of experience in the organization. She joined Merrimack County Savings Bank in 1990 as a bookkeeper and assumed roles with increasing levels of responsibility. A graduate of Franklin Pierce University, Angela's past community service includes mentoring a youth in our mentoring program, as well as preparing meals at the Friendly Kitchen, managing the finances of Cub Scout Pack 86, and serving on the facilities committee of Riverbend Community Mental Health.

Mark DartnellMark Dartnell

Mark Dartnell recently retired after owning Taylor True Value Rental for almost 30 years and joined the team at Eastern Bank. Mark Lives in Concord with his wife of 26 years and two kids. Mark’s hobbies include attending live music and rooting for his favorite sports teams. Mark’s other community service includes regular volunteering with the Bow Men’s Club.

Chris Senko, President

Chris is the Administrator of the Bureau of Board Administration at the State of New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.  Prior to this position she was the Director of Medical Staff Services at Catholic Medical Center and Program Administrator for the NH-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program.  She has a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Planning Administration from Pennsylvania State University.  She has served as President of the Shaker Road School Parent Teacher Group and the Junior Service League of Concord.  

Jay Belyea

Jayson Belyea, Vice President

Jason is a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He was also a big brother for Big Brothers/Big Sisters for many years in Central New Hampshire, has been a fundraiser representative for the Special Olympics and continues to volunteer for The Jimmy Fund at their annual telethon each year.

Jackson Flanders

Jack Flanders

Jack is an Analyst at J.P. Morgan within their Government, Not-For-Profit, Healthcare, and Higher Education institutions practice. He graduated in 2023 from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, earning his bachelor’s in Finance. At Bentley, Jack served as President of the Bentley Non-Profit Society, where he partnered with local Boston-area nonprofits to educate students on the impact and importance of the nonprofit sector. He previously interned at the Millyard Bank in Nashua, NH as a Finance Intern. A native to Weare, New Hampshire, Jack currently resides in Boston’s North End neighborhood.

Julie BushawJulie Bushaw

Julie is Vice President, Retail Sales & Service Staff Development Officer at Merrimack County Savings Bank. She possesses 27 years of experience in the banking industry. She joined Merrimack County Savings Bank in 2011 as a trainer and assumed roles with increasing levels of responsibility. A graduate of The New England School for financial studies, Julie’s past community service includes leading a team for the past 12 years preparing meals at the Friendly Kitchen, along with being President of Intown Concord, served on the board for 6 years.

Chris WalshChris Walsh

Chris is an attorney at McLane Middleton, PA in the firm’s Litigation Department.  Chris focuses his legal practice on business and commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, and other government and internal investigations.  Chris is a graduate of Yale University and the American University Washington College of Law.  Chris, his wife, and their three daughters moved to Concord in 2022 and have been thrilled to join this great community.

 

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