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40 Under Forty Class of 2012: Anything can be accomplished
READER COMMENTS: 4The 2012 class includes young business leaders, volunteers and inspirational people, like Jeremy Woodward, who recovered from heart surgery to complete an Ironman race, and Jonathan Lanteigne, who overcame a serious childhood brain injury to obtain a bachelor's degree in computer information systems and volunteer his time with Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire.
Talented, charitable, dedicated to New Hampshire
READER COMMENTS: 0OF THE 21 MEN and 19 women chosen for the 11th class of the New Hampshire Union Leader's “40 Under Forty”, some tell incredible stories of charity, success, and seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Reception for honorees March 13
The cost to attend is $45 per person or $35 for members of a Young Professionals Organization and immediate family members of honorees (up to five tickets per family). Cancellations are accepted up to March 6, and after that substitutions are allowed. Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the event, but there will be a $10 surcharge added to the registration fee and payment is required at the door.
To register, please visit www.nhbia.org and go to March 13 on the events calendar; or return completed registration form with payment to BIA, 122 N. Main St., Concord 03301.
Cindee Tanuma knows how to keep her volunteers happy
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - If you run an agency that's dependent on volunteers, as does Cindee Tanuma, you have to know how to keep them happy.
David Schleyer is amassing a real estate empire with Elm Grove Properties
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - In the mid-1990s, a 22-year-old David Schleyer stood outside the Uptown Tavern, where he was working as manager. Alongside him was the landlord of the Elm Street building, and Schleyer mentioned he'd soon be quitting.
For Andrea Walsh Powers, volunteerism is what she does at work and on her own
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - It may sound contradictory, but to be effective, major volunteer efforts need professional help. Or at the very least, coordination.
Ari Pollack has worked on projects that are adding jobs to the economy
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - Winning passage of construction projects that brought thousands of jobs to the state, fending off costly regulations and helping oversee an agency that provides affordable housing to hundreds in Concord are among Concord real estate attorney Ari B. Pollack's accomplishments.
Ronald Yap designs an app to track prostate health
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - Ron Yap jokingly says he was not looking to come up with the next Angry Birds app when he designed Prostate Pal.
Kristie Palestino makes sure children have a voice when it matters most
READER COMMENTS: 0GOFFSTOWN - Kristie Palestino has a passion for the rights of some of New Hampshire's most vulnerable citizens — children who have been the victims of abuse.
Joe Waldvogel works to keep NH safe; sometimes he likes to blow things up
READER COMMENTS: 0HILL - As a state trooper, Joe Waldvogel Jr., 35, works each day to keep New Hampshire citizens safe. Though he does enjoy long-distance running to work off the stresses of the job, his other hobby isn't exactly quiet and relaxing: pyrotechnics.
Jeremy Woodward proves you can have a positive impact
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - In 2007, Jeremy Woodward was in a Boston hospital awaiting heart valve replacement surgery when he made a bet with a friend who does triathlons, including Ironman races, known as the ultimate endurance test.
Banker Amy Wheeler Teas finds time to give back through Rotary, chamber
READER COMMENTS: 0AMHERST - Though not in the traditional sense, New Hampshire native Amy Wheeler Teas is a jack of all trades. A banker who's spent most of her career in community lending, she also founded a chapter of the Rotary Club and is chairman of the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Rachel Hampe proudest when she has an impact on someone's life
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - Rachel Hampe has garnered an impressive list of accomplishments, from her professional work as an attorney to her volunteer efforts for nonprofit organizations in the capital area.
Elliot Hospital long been Anne-Marie Hafeman's home away from home
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - Anne-Marie Hafeman, public affairs and marketing specialist for the Elliot Hospital, is in her 19th year as a paid employee of the Elliot Hospital. But since she previously put in time as a candy striper at the hospital, it's fair to say the Elliot is her home away from home.
Financial adviser Colleen Farley is making investments in her community
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - As a financial adviser, Colleen Farley knows the importance of making sound investments — and investing in your community is advice she would offer anyone.
Dan Hannon is making a name for himself in the film business
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - Dan Hannon co-wrote the independent feature film “The Shortcut” and saw his script “get rewritten 50 million times” by others.
Kaleena Guzman is working her ‘dream job'
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - The youngest member of this year's class of 40 Under Forty is Kaleena Guzman of Concord.
On the cutting edge, where Ian Muir prefers to be
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - If you're looking for people on the cutting edge of technology and Web design, you don't have to go to California. Ian Muir is doing it right here in New Hampshire.
Banker Brian Lavoie enjoys seeing how NH business works
READER COMMENTS: 0HOPKINTON - The world of banking is fascinating for Brian Lavoie, and having an opportunity to see New Hampshire from behind his desk at Centrix Bank has given him a perspective on where his help is needed the most.
John Mortimer helps others to get healthy
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - When John Mortimer was a professional athlete, he was there to win a race and to get a paycheck, he said. But with some years behind him and a family to look after, he cares not only about his family's wellness, but others' as well.
Always a saver, Bridget Freudenberger is helping others learn value of a dollar
READER COMMENTS: 0COLEBROOK - As is the case with many young people who grew up in far-flung sections of New Hampshire's North Country, Bridget (Grandmaison) Freudenberger considered moving away and setting up a life elsewhere.
Cathy Kuhn feels fortunate to work with those in need
READER COMMENTS: 0NEW BOSTON - For Catherine Kuhn, helping those who have the least is the most rewarding job she could imagine.
Preston Hunter' s construction knowledge has served school well
READER COMMENTS: 0BEDFORD - Preston Hunter's experience in the construction field has served him well in his volunteer endeavors.
Challenges become new opportunities for state tourism chief Lori Harnois
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - The decision this summer to switch 13 welcome centers from the control of the state's Department of Transportation to the Department of Resources and Economic Development means a new challenge for Lori Harnois.
Jayson McCarter once cooked for presidents, now teaches others
READER COMMENTS: 0BELMONT - Jayson McCarter's culinary career has taken him from Weirs Beach to the White House and beyond. But this well-traveled chef has found a home at the New Hampshire Food Bank, where he works as the chef instructor for the Recipe for Success Culinary Training Program.
Jonathan Lanteigne helps others who have faced battles he knows well
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - Twenty-six-year-old Jonathan Lanteigne has turned what some would consider a devastating situation into a personal mission to help others.
Diana Holland has been recognized for going above and beyond in her daily work at Merchants
READER COMMENTS: 0LITCHFIELD - As the director of Fleet Services for Merchants Leasing, Diana Holland has the drive and determination necessary to succeed in not only her career, but her many volunteer efforts as well.
PR firm owner Michelle Firmbach Nadeau is used to talking about clients, not herself
READER COMMENTS: 0PORTSMOUTH - Michelle Firmbach Nadeau, 34, is not used to talking about herself.
Barry Leonard Jr. uses his money skills for the good of the community
READER COMMENTS: 0MEREDITH - Barry Leonard, Jr., 33, believes that a banker must be actively involved in his community, and when he puts his belief into practice for the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America, kids reap the benefits.
Videographer Brian Chagnon is generous with his time teaching others how to reach the community
READER COMMENTS: 0FARMINGTON - When Brian Chagnon came to SAU 61 four years ago, his job as school district videographer consisted of covering school board meetings, and little else.
Brady Carlson finds NH people interesting
READER COMMENTS: 0CONCORD - Brady Carlson keeps his pulse on what New Hampshire thinks. He takes measure as host of “All Things Considered” on New Hampshire Public Radio, as digital host of the station's Web operations and as the humorous brain behind his own offbeat humor website.
Carey Chen is helping high-tech company Hypertherm battle back from economy
READER COMMENTS: 0HANOVER - Financial and technology wiz Carey Chen was recruited to work at Hypertherm, Inc. in Hanover in 2006.
Promoting Intown Manchester has built up passion for downtown businesses in Sam DePrima
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - Promoting downtown Manchester has become a passion for Intown Manchester's Samantha De-Prima, who grew up in the city.
Durant advocates for trafficking victims
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - A voice at the State House for victims of domestic and sexual violence is how Jennifer B. Durant thinks of herself.
Lisa Boucher helps get people into homes, devotes time to causes, too
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - As a Realtor, Lisa Boucher knows the value of getting someone into the home of their dreams. As a community volunteer, she knows the value of helping them remain there well into their golden years.
That midday voice on the radio might belong to WZID's Heather Bishop-Dumka
READER COMMENTS: 0TILTON - When Heather Bishop-Dumka moved to New Hampshire for a job in radio, she was sure she'd be moving on to Boston or another big city in a year or two.
Rick Cook is bringing the sound of music to the campus of SNHU
READER COMMENTS: 0MANCHESTER - Promoting downtown Manchester has become a passion for Intown Manchester's Samantha De-Prima, who grew up in the city.
Bryan Bernier says insurance is his life, and he's not shy to tell others
READER COMMENTS: 0AUBURN - For Bryan M. Bernier, insurance is more than a job. In addition to being the vice president of Aspen Insurance, he's the vice chairman of the N.H. Association of Insurance Agents and chairman of the INVEST committee, which aims to bring more young people into the profession.
With background in forestry, Shane Carter has a unique take on building
READER COMMENTS: 0DEERFIELD - Shane Carter says his path to a career in construction has not been a traditional one, but as president and owner of Ridgeview Construction, his unique background has helped him create one of New Hampshire's most progressive building companies.
Jessica Eshleman: Enriching the lives of others
READER COMMENTS: 0LONDONDERRY - Growing up in Pepperell, Mass., Jessica Eshleman always thought she'd become a lawyer when she grew up.
Jennifer Doris is a tireless advocate for autistic kids and their parents
READER COMMENTS: 040 Under Forty - Jennifer Doris
Starting his own agency was best decision David Donohue ever made
READER COMMENTS: 1HOOKSETT – As a journalist, David Donohue swore he would never switch over to the “dark side.” But, after nearly 10 years of working in television news, Donohue went into public relations. And in May, it will be three years since he began his own agency, a decision he says that is one of the best he's made.