Our Board of Directors

Deep Knowledge, Strong Commitment

A look at our governance and structure.

The NHLRA is governed by a Board of Directors of no more than 30 members and an Executive Committee comprised of six officers from the Board. 

 

These dedicated hospitality professionals bring their years of experience to help set and fulfill the goals and policies of the association while promoting and advocating for the hospitality industry as a whole. 

Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery

Immediate Past Chair

Great NH Restaurants

Chair of the Board

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Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

Vice-Chair of Lodging

Vice-Chair of Restaurants

M.S. Walker

Vice-Chair Allied Membership

Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast

Secretary/Treasurer

Board of Directors

Troy Bergeron

Hilton Garden Inn, Portsmouth

Gia Bonilla

Gate City Casino, Nashua

Kory Brunell

The Common Man Family, Ashland

Justin Clutter

Hanover Street Chophouse/The Crown Tavern, Manchester

Amy LaBelle

LaBelle Winery, Amherst & Derry

Marc Lemenager

Eversource, Manchester

Rich McKenney

Performance Foodservice - NorthCenter, Augusta

Purvish Patel

Clarion Inn, Nashua

Josh Power

Comfort Inn, North Conway

Paul Ramsey

The Palace Theatre, Manchester

Erika Rosenfeld

Post and Beam Brewing, Peterborough

Marc Siragusa

The Westbrook Inn, Derry

Patrick Corey

Coca-Cola Northeast, Bedford

Jeff Stevens

Sysco, Boston

Andrea Weeks

Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant, Meredith

Jessica Wilson

Appalachian Mountain Club, Bretton Woods

Kate Young

Duprey Hospitality, Concord

Who Can Join the Board?

Board positions are open to all interested NHLRA members in good standing who have been a member for at least one year. 

When Are Board Members Elected?

Officers and board members are elected at the annual membership meeting in November before our Stars of the Industry awards dinner. An official notice of the annual meeting is emailed to all members in October. 

How Does the Board Operate?

The Board of Directors follows the procedures and guidelines set forth in the NHLRA’s Constitution and By-Laws.

How Can I Apply?

Prospective board members can call or email NHLRA President and CEO Mike Somers for more information. 

msomers@nhlra.com
(603) 228-9585