NHLRA Staff

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , President & CEO

Mike joined the NHLRA team in November of 2008 after a successful seven year stint with Southern Wine & Spirits of New England. Prior to that Mike was in the restaurant business for almost eleven years. Mike oversees the day to day operations of the Association, coordinates lobbying efforts with Henry Veilleux, serves on a number of state agency committees, and orchestrates the long term planning of the Association.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Chief Operations Officer

Celia has been on the staff of the NHLRA since September of 2007 and she is responsible for working with the Events Commitees in planning all major events for the Association - everything from the Hospitality Expo to the Golf Tournament. Celia is also responsible for working with the Membership & Marketing Committee to develop the Association's marketing strategy.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , NHLRA Administrator and NH Travel Council Operations Manager

Kelly joined the NHLRA to handle NH's ServSafe needs and special projects. Kelly will be working in a dual role with NH Travel Council. One of her main responsibilities will be organizing and planning the Governor's Conference on Tourism held each May. Her role with NHLRA will be coordinating the ServSafe Food and Alcohol education as well as helping with the many events held throughout the year. Kelly's background includes experience in the restaurant industry as well as marketing and conference planning.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , NH Hospitality Compensation Trust Manager

Diane performs marketing and sales for the Association's self-funded workers' compensation program and assists Members with labor related issues. Her experience includes serving as the Commissioner of Labor for the State of New Hampshire, Assistant Regional Director with the US Department of Labor, and a number of other positions in human resources, workers' compensation, and labor law related functions.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Education Manager

Len brings an extensive background in Education to the Association, haveing been a high school culinary teacher for close to 20 years. Len is also an ACF trained chef. Len coordinates the high school education programs both the Hospitality Management Program and the ProStart Program.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Sustainability Manager

Jackie coordinates and runs the Sustainability Program for the Association. She handles the certification process and conducts audits at properties as well as facilitates all committee meetings.