Finance Committee
Committee Members
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Susan Duprey , Committee Chair
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Susan Duprey concentrates her law practice in zoning and planning issues, municipal law and commercial real estate. She specializes in obtaining approvals in difficult settings and for sensitive projects. She has represented numerous local, regional and national developers in obtaining zoning and planning approvals to construct complex and multi-use real estate projects. Her expertise in the municipal arena derives, in part, from the 6-year term she served as a member of the Planning Board and the Heritage Commission of the City of Concord, the State's capitol. As a Planning Board member, she led a significant community-wide effort to revise the Cities Master Plan. She was also twice elected and served as a City Councilor for the City of Concord for three years. Susan was recognized for her work in the municipal field when New Hampshire Magazine named her Ideal Lawyer in the Town Lawyer category in 2003.
Susan Duprey concentrates her law practice in zoning and planning issues, municipal law and commercial real estate. She specializes in obtaining approvals in difficult settings and for sensitive projects. She has represented numerous local, regional and national developers in obtaining zoning and planning approvals to construct complex and multi-use real estate projects. Her expertise in the municipal arena derives, in part, from the 6-year term she served as a member of the Planning Board and the Heritage Commission of the City of Concord, the State's capitol. As a Planning Board member, she led a significant community-wide effort to revise the Cities Master Plan. She was also twice elected and served as a City Councilor for the City of Concord for three years. Susan was recognized for her work in the municipal field when New Hampshire Magazine named her Ideal Lawyer in the Town Lawyer category in 2003. As president of the firm from 1998-2005, Susan was instrumental in the development of the firms reputation and the specialization of its lawyers. During this time, she directed the firms continued growth throughout the region. Susan's leadership role extends to the community, the Bar and Republican politics. She currently serves on the Boards of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc., the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts, and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Susan also serves on the Advisory Board of Ocean Bank, a division of People's United Bank, and is a trustee of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Society. She is a past Board Chair of Heritage United Way, the State's largest United Way, and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. She was named one of the 30 Most Powerful Women in New Hampshire by New Hampshire Editions Magazine. Susan continues to serve on numerous Republican political campaigns on both the national and state levels. She recently served on the steering committee of McCain for President and formerly served as the New Hampshire Finance Committee co-chair of the Bush-Cheney 2004 Presidential Campaign and as a member of the Bush-Cheney 2004 Steering CommitteeRead Complete Bio of Susan Duprey
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Annabel Beerel
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Dr. Annabel Beerel is a recognized expert in Leadership and Change Management as well as being an expert in analyzing and consulting to Ethical issues across a wide range of professions. Over the past twenty-five years, Annabel has assisted senior organizational leaders in becoming more astute decision makers and leading their organizations through change. Due to her experience with businesses on a global scale, Annabel is able to bring a global perspective to complex problems and is able to guide executives in systemic decision making. She is also a highly experienced executive coach.
Dr. Annabel Beerel is a recognized expert in Leadership and Change Management as well as being an expert in analyzing and consulting to Ethical issues across a wide range of professions. Over the past twenty-five years, Annabel has assisted senior organizational leaders in becoming more astute decision makers and leading their organizations through change. Due to her experience with businesses on a global scale, Annabel is able to bring a global perspective to complex problems and is able to guide executives in systemic decision making. She is also a highly experienced executive coach. Annabel is the founder of the New Hampshire Women’s Leadership Institute, an organization that helps women advance in their careers and advises on organizational leadership capacity building. The flagship event of the Institute is the New Hampshire Women’s Leadership Summit, a major leadership and professional skills development event for professional women across New England. Annabel holds a Ph.D in Comparative Religion and Ethics from Boston University. She holds a Masters Degree in Theology from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has pursued Advanced Leadership Training at the J.F. Kennedy School of Management at Harvard University. Annabel holds an MBA with a focus on Corporate Finance and Strategic Management, and she is also a qualified accountant. She has worked with multinationals as well as being a Corporate Financier and Investment Banker in the City of London where she was actively engaged in business analysis, fund raising, merger and acquisitions and strategic planning. Annabel also founded and ran her own international business in Artificial Intelligence for a period of eight years. A dynamic and entertaining presenter, accomplished panel host, and facilitator, Annabel travels and presents at numerous conferences. She is also the prolific author of articles and books. Her most recent book is entitled Leadership and Change Management by Sage Publications. Her passion is travel and the study of world cultures and religions, something she shares with executives interested in developing their global businesses. |
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Beth Faucher
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Beth Faucher is Controller for Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. in Salem, NH since November 2004 and owner of EGF Accounting and Tax Services.
Beth Faucher is Controller for Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. in Salem, NH since November 2004 and owner of EGF Accounting and Tax Services. Over the past 40 years, she acquired diverse accounting/tax background in the manufacturing, service, software and start-up industries. Her private practice is dedicated to the small business entrepreneurs, corporations and individual returns. Beth earned her BBS degree in accounting from New Hampshire College (k/n/a Southern NH University) and her MBA in Professional Accounting from the University of Phoenix. In addition to her degrees, she has passed her IRS agents exam and continues pursuing educational achievements in accounting, tax and information technology. Beth is currently President of ABWA- NHCC (2008-2010), Top Ten Business Woman Candidate 2010 –ABWA, editor of Granite State Greetings, member of St. Patrick’s Centennial Committee and member of other charities. Nashua has been her home for the past 24 years.Read Complete Bio of Beth Faucher |
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Gemma Dreher
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Gemma is Senior Counsel for the BAE Systems Electronics Solutions. Gemma joined BAE Systems in August 2002. Recently, she received and Engineering Collaboration award for her work in the area of open source software management. She counsels the business and speaks frequently on the subjects of intellectual property management, licensing technology to the federal government, and open source software licensing.
Gemma is Senior Counsel for the BAE Systems Electronics Solutions. Gemma joined BAE Systems in August 2002. Recently, she received and Engineering Collaboration award for her work in the area of open source software management. She counsels the business and speaks frequently on the subjects of intellectual property management, licensing technology to the federal government, and open source software licensing. Prior to joining BAE Systems, Gemma was Vice President and General Counsel for Pragmatech Software, Inc. Gemma is a member of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bar Associations. She is also member of the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Licensing Executives Society, the American Bar Association and the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association. Gemma is from Newport, Vermont and received her BA in Political Science from Regis College and a JD from Northeastern University School of Law. She lives in Francestown, New Hampshire with her husband Rhon and five children. Read Complete Bio of Gemma Dreher |
