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Cohase Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and Committees
Executive Director
  • Mark J. Nielsen
    Cohase Chamber of Commerce
    51 Main Street
    PO Box 35
    Wells River, Vermont 05081-0035
    802.757.2549
    email
Executive Board
Contact Chamber executive director (email) if you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors.
  • President
    Lisa Hervey
    Vice President - Housewright Construction, Inc.
    5365 Main Street
    Newbury, Vermont 05051
    802.866.5520
    email

  • Vice President
    Gary Langlois
    Consumer Loan Officer - Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
    63 Central Street
    Woodsville, New Hampshire 03765
    603.747.2735
    email

  • Secretary
    Annemarie Godston
    North Country Maturing Gardener
    PO Box 2
    North Haverhill, New Hampshire 03774
    email

  • Treasurer
    Marie A. Bigelow
    Controller - Blackmount Equipment, Inc.
    2924 Dartmouth College Highway
    North Haverhill, New Hampshire 03774
    email
Board Members at large
Contact Chamber executive director (email) if you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors.
  • Dale Bromley
    Realtor/Broker Vermont and New Hampshire
    Lang McLaughrey Spera Real Estate
    103 Route 5 North
    Fairlee, Vermont 05045

  • Anne Dall - email

  • Marvin Harrison
    Branch Manager - Wells River Savings Bank, Bradford Office
    233 Main Street
    Bradford, Vermont 05033

  • Timothy Boudreau - email
    Laconia Savings Bank
    55 Central Street
    Woodsville, New Hampshire 03785

  • Bernie Marvin
    Senior Writer/Photographer - Bridge Weekly/Shocase
    5N Smith Street, Suite A
    Woodsville, New Hampshire 03785

  • Alex Nuti-de Biasi
    Managing Editor - Journal Opinion
    PO Box 378
    Bradford, Vermont 05033

  • Kevin R. Bruno, Esq. - email
    Law Office of Kevin R. Bruno
    125 Central Street
    Woodsville, New Hampshire 03785

  • Richard Pollock
    341 O'Gorman Road
    Bradford, Vermont 05033

  • Stephen J. Puffer
    Co-owner/General Manager - Puffer Broadcasting, Inc.
    1047 Route 302
    Wells River, Vermont 05081

  • Emily G. T. Shipman
    Events Coordinator - Vermont Foodbank
    Founder and Manager - Piermont Farmers' Market
    1978 South Road
    Bradford, Vermont 05033

  • Karen Whalen
    Treasurer - Wells River Savings Bank
    34 Main Street North
    Wells River, Vermont 05081
Events Committee - Meets 3rd Monday of the Month
The Events Committee’s primary focus is the Chamber’s big annual event, the Whole Hog BBQ & Music Festival - from booking the music to recruiting the vendors and BBQ teams to logistical issues to helping formulate the publicity.

Specific tasks undertaken by the Membership Committee include the following:
  • Organizing and coordinating the Whole Hog BBQ & Music Festival
  • Exploring and recommending new events and/or partnerships
  • Encouraging and scheduling “Business After Hours” events
  • Organizing and coordinating the annual meeting
Contact Chamber executive director (email) or the committee chair if you are interested in serving on the Events Committee.
  • Chairman - Marvin Harrison - 802.222.4210 - email
  • Marie A. Bigelow
  • Dale Bromley
  • Lisa Hervey
  • Karen Whalen
Membership Committee - Meets 1st Wednesday of the Month
The primary responsibility of the Membership Committee is to recruit new members. The committee additionally works to involve and motivate members by providing and promoting all the benefits of membership, thereby showing the value of Chamber membership. It also has the responsibility of maintaining the By-Laws, updating and revising them to meet Chamber needs and goals.

Specific tasks undertaken by the Membership Committee include the following:
  • Organizing the annual membership drive
  • Recruiting, involving and motivating members
  • Updating and/or revising the by-laws to meet Chamber needs & goals
  • Increasing and promoting membership benefits
  • Strengthening Chamber connections to state and local governments
Contact Chamber executive director (email) or the committee chair if you are interested in serving on the Membership Committee. Visit this page or contact Chamber executive director (email) to join the chamber.
  • Chairman - Stephen J. Puffer - 802.757.2773 - email
  • Hal Leigh
  • Mark J. Nielsen
  • Bernie Marvin
Publicity and Promotion Committee - Meets 3rd Tuesday of the Month
The primary role of the Publicity Committee is the promotion of the region we serve and the businesses within this region to the greater public.

Specific tasks undertaken by the Publicity Committee include the following:
  • Producing and distributing the annual map/guide and brochure
  • Producing and distributing special publications
  • Issuing press releases and news coverage of Chamber activities
  • Maintaining and strengthening Chamber connections with other groups
  • Offering scholarships
Contact Chamber executive director (email) or the committee chair if you are interested in serving on the Publicity Committee.
  • Chairman - Lisa Hervey - 802.866.5520 - email
  • Bernie Marvin
  • Rich Pollock
  • Karen Whalen
Economic Development Committee - Meets 4th Monday of the Month
The Economic Development Committee serves as a liaison between the Chamber and the local businesses, non-profit organizations, and state and local officials in order to promote regional economic activity within the Chamber’s mission.

Specific tasks undertaken by the Economic Development Committee include the following:
  • Maintaining connections with local and regional economic development groups, governmental units, and officials
  • Working with RBTC or other groups (or on our own) to develop and provide education and training programs for businesses
  • Working cooperatively with Merchants and Business Associations
  • Promoting local Farmer’s Markets
  • Developing and presenting possible Chamber viewpoints on area economic issues to the Board for further consideration
Contact Chamber executive director (email) or the committee chair if you are interested in serving on the Economic Development Committee.
  • Chairman - Gary Langlois - 603.747.2735 - email
  • Dale Bromley
  • Marvin Harrison
  • Lisa Hervey
  • Rich Pollock
  • Karen Whalen
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee helps with the development of a
more employable workforce in the entire Cohase region and promotes
placement of this workforce with area businesses both in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Contact Chamber executive director (email) if you are interested in serving on the Workforce Development Committee.
Cohase Chamber of Commerce • PO Box 35 • Wells River, Vermont • 05081-0035 • 802.757.2549 • email