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Company: Countrywide Home Loans Position Title: Senior Loan Officer Responsibilities: Originate retail mortgages How long as an ambassador: 1 Year Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: It presented an opportunity to be with people who care about their community. What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador: As a new Chamber member, I have taken over the position of "chair" for the Ambassadors. I will be participating in other projects through out the year. What contributions to the Chamber do you feel most proud of: I am proud to have been chosen to chair the Ambassadors and to have the opportunity too better our role as Ambassadors. . How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: By being pro-active with members, introducing new ideas to the board to promote, improve, and grow the chamber. Chamber awards or other community/organizational honors: Past President of Rotary Club of Portsmouth, Paul Harris Recipient. Hobbies: Golf, cooking, traveling, music and gardening. Phone (direct line): (603)502-7398 Email: perry.saunders@comcast.net __________________________________________________
Company: Gateway Funding Position Title: Loan Officer How long at present company: 1 year How long as an ambassador: First year Why did you join the Ambassador Committee:
I joined the Ambassador committee to become more involved in the local business community, but also to meet more people and be supportive of the Chamber and it's efforts to promote Portsmouth. I also serve as the Seacoast Regional Director for Cornell University Alumni.
Phone (direct line): 603-433-1712, ext. 232 Email: jjarvis@gateway-funding.com __________________________________________________
Company: Keller Williams Coastal Realty Position Title: Local Realtor® and Home Marketing & Sales Consultant Responsibilities: My mission is to guide my clients and customers through the residential and commercial buying, selling, or renting processes to ensure a pleasant and positive experience. How long at present company: I have been with Keller Williams for about six months, and in the real estate industry for over two years. How long as an ambassador: I joined the Greater Portsmouth Chamber recently and have been an Ambassador with both the Dover & Rochester Chambers for over a year Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: I wanted to act as a liaison between local business and the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce. My goals are to answer any questions, help promote business through Chamber Functions, and to provide updates to local businesses on Chamber activities. What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador (member drive, Coastline Distribution, etc.): Although I have been an Ambassador with the Portsmouth Chamber for only a short time, I have in the past participated in many of the Business After Hours, the Golf Tournament and other Chamber activities. I look forward to continuing that participation on a number of the Chamber committees, along with upcoming functions and events. I also look forward to working with a number of the local businesses to let them know the importance of their involvement in the Chamber. What contributions to the Chamber do you feel most proud of: I feel that I am most proud of getting out in the community and building relationships with other businesses and assisting them in understanding how they can benefit from having their employees involved in Chamber activities. How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: I feel I can help by volunteering my time, energy, enthusisium and expertise toward the success of Chamber programs and the membership at large. I've had a lot of experience especially in the area of networking and even founded my own own networking group called "One More Referral" which has chapters in both the Dover and Portsmouth areas. Hobbies: I enjoy running at least 2-3 times a week, relaxing through exercising, and meeting new people through networking. Phone (direct line): (603)610-8571, office; (603)475-7476,cell phone. Email: mlesniak@kw.com Website: www.TheAgentYouKnow.com _________________________________________________________ Brendan Ristaino How long at present company: 8 months How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and Membership? As a life long resident, I feel my knowledge of the area, and also my love for the community as a whole, will be beneficial to the chamber. Chamber awards or other community/organizational honors: Member of the Portsmouth School Board, Graduate of Leadership Seacoast Hobbies: Going to the beach, walking around downtown, and spending time with friends and family _________________________________________________________
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Company: Wellness Strategies, LLC Position Title: Founding Partner Responsibilities: Design and deliver Workplace Wellness initiatives to organizations - to improve employee health and productivity How long as an ambassador: Recently joined, but was active in another Chamber in North Carolina. Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: I enjoy meeting people, and being a representative of our Chamber. How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: Welcoming new members, introducing people to others in the community and bringing new ideas to the Chamber. Phone (direct line): (603) 427-0292 Email: donna@wellnessstrategies.net _________________________________________________________
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Perry Saunders, chair
Jill Jarvis
Melissa Lesniak
Dan Witham
Donna Wood
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