Susan Hobbs, Chair Ambassador Committee
Company: Be Memorable Now
Position Title: President: Coach.Speaker.Trainer
Responsibilities: I train and coach individuals, companies, and families on how to communicate, recognize behaviors, adapt for increased results, and establish credibility in their work environment and with friends and family. People can accomplish winning results when they first know themselves, understand others, embrace the differences, and work together for the common good of all. Learn more at: www.bememorablenow.com
How long as an ambassador: Spring 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Well known for networking in our seacoast community, I enjoy meeting people, learning why they do what they do, and focusing on how I might help them make more connections. It's all about relationships and I take pride anytime I can introduce a business person to someone they don't yet know who might need their services, or know others who do. Being an Ambassador gives me the opportunity to make connections for others, as well, as help new members get acquainted. It's an honor for me to give back to our community and be of service.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? As co-chair for the Ambassador team, I facilitate our monthly meetings, help launch new programs for our Ambassadors, organize our Taking it to the Streets campaign, host the Mid-Day meets, and attend events to support our members and our community.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? We have an amazing staff at the Chamber who work hard on our behalf. I do my best to make myself available with whatever they need. In understanding the needs of visitors and members, I make the connections that bring them results.
Hobbies: I am an avid snow skier and outdoors person, enjoy photography, love dog training and volunteering at the SPCA. Traveling is a hobby our family enjoys together, along with pushing the limits on some of our amazing excursions.
Phone (direct line): 603-772-0976 Cell: 603-264-7784
Email: shobbs@bememorablenow.com
Julie Stone, Ambassador
Company: Home Instead Senior Care of Seacoast and Southern NH
Position Title: Director of Business Development
Responsibilities: Develop strong community relationships that strengthen Home Instead’s ability to support seniors’ goal to remain at home.
How long as an ambassador: Since 2012
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: I became a member of the Ambassador Committee so that I could assist the Chamber in its work to support benefit local businesses and the community. It is a great opportunity to connect with other community members while at the same time giving back. For all of the work it accomplishes, the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce is a still small organization that relies on volunteers to help their dedicated staff members.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador: Business After Hours and Taking it to the Streets.
How do you feel you can support the Chamber staff and membership: I am an advocate for the Chamber and enjoy speaking to local businesses on the benefits of membership while doing whatever it takes to support the staff.
Hobbies: I enjoy skiing, running, spending time with family and reading.
Phone (direct line): 603-433-5959
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Elizabeth Brockelbank, Ambassador
Company: Key Partners, Inc.
Position Title: Business Development Manager
Responsibilities: Build relationships within the community. Act as a resource for Staffing, Computer Training, and Professional Development to area businesses.
How long as an ambassador: February, 2012
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I enjoy working with “like minded” individuals who are invested in the success of the Portsmouth Chamber Members. I believe that the strongest asset businesses have is their relationships. As an Ambassador for the Chamber, I am able to reach out to our Business Community and assist people with making business connections.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? As a new member I’ve been involved with the Business After Hours Events, The eBrew, and Taking in To the Streets.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? By being a pro-active and positive influence in bringing the people of our Business Community together.
Hobbies: I enjoy skiing, biking, and golfing with my friends and family. Spending time with my husband and children in the Seacoast. Playing an active role in the community in which I live and work.
Phone: (603)-964-9495
Email: ebrockelbank@keypartnersinc.com
Peter Grace, Ambassador
Company: Federal Savings Bank
Position: Retail Mortgage Loan Officer
Responsibilities: Originate all types of residential mortgage
loans including FHA,NHHFA, conforming, JUMBO and
Construction loans
How long as an ambassador: June 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Becoming and Ambassador allows me to meet more people, and become more involved in the community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as Ambassador: Participate in Chamber events including Business After Hours, Ebrews, Chamber Anuual Dinners
How do you feel you can support the Chamber staff and membership: I am a great advocate for the Chamber and I will continue to promote them whenever I have an opportunity. Now, as an Ambassador I can work with other committee members to come up with new ideas.
Chamber Awards or other community/organizational honors: Portsmouth Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, antique motorcycles, Offshore Sailing
Phone (direct line): (603)766-0025
Email: pgrace@fsbdover.com
Rachel Grundhoff, Ambassador
Company: Longevity Planning & AgeQuest
Position Title: Marketing Coordinator
Responsibilities: Developing a strong relationship with the community, assembling marketing strategies and coordinating business related events.
How long as an ambassador: 2012
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I am relatively new to the seacoast area and I have fallen in love with the Portsmouth community. Being a member of the Ambassador Committee presents enormous networking opportunities for the businesses that I represent. It is a great way to be involved and feel good about giving back to the community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? I have participated in Business After Hours and Taking it to the Streets. It has been a lot of fun and I have met so many dynamic people already. I am looking forward to future events!
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? One quality that I admire about the Chamber staff is diversity. Each individual has their own story and together the team has great positive energy. I feel that my fresh perspective and ideas can assist the Chamber with running fun and efficient events.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, kayaking, fishing, snowmobiling, and cooking.
Phone (direct line): Morning: (603) 334-6565 Afternoon: (603) 427-0101
Email: Rachel@agequest.com
Mark Kane, Ambassador
Company: Fife & Kane Insurance Agency LLC
Position Title: Partner / Owner
Responsibilities: A full service Insurance Agency specializing
in Personal, Commercial and Life Insurances with a focus on
exceptional customer service.
How long at present company: With over 25 years of Insurance industry experience in the Personal Markets and a 20 year working relationship at a Fortune 500 Insurance Company, Mark Kane and Darrell Fife partnered to form Fife & Kane Insurance Agency in 2012.
How long as an ambassador: Since 2008
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Supporting the Chamber allows me the opportunity to advocate for local business and support the community. The Greater Portsmouth Chamber is an organization that makes a difference and I'm proud to be a member.
What contributions to the Chamber do you feel most proud of: My affiliation with the Chamber started back in 1991 and I'm most proud of my involvement in the Ambassador Task force...helping businesses and people network with each other is the success of a community.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: As an advocate for the Chamber, I believe the Members would find my services as reliable and would make every effort to assist to help them meet their needs and goals.
Hobbies: Snowboarding & Kettlebell
Phone: (207) 439-2770
Email: Mark@FifeKaneInsurance.com
Judy Pevine, Ambassador
Company: Service Credit Union
Position Title: Real Estate Loan Specialist
Responsibilities: Mortgage Lending & Business Development
How long as an ambassador: Less than 1 year
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Seacoast business leaders
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? Business After Hours, Taking it to the Streets, Golf Tournament
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? Encourage new members to participate in Chamber events by visiting businesses in the Taking it to the Streets program.
Hobbies: Vintage British autos, Painting, The Arts
Phone (direct line): 603-422-8339
Email: jpevine@servicecu.org
Debra G. Scott, Ambassador
Company: Federal Savings Bank
Position Title: AVP, Business Development Officer
Responsibilities: Grow the bank's market share by originating
commercial and consumer banking relationships.
How long as an ambassador: over 3 years
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Excellent means to meet new businesses, reconnect with existing members and be a spokesperson for all the wonderful venues the chamber supports for the community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador: I have been on several committees over the years: the Holiday Auction, Golf Tournament, Harbour Trail 5k Road Race. I have also participated in "The Taking It to the Streets Program", assist at Business after Hours, ribbon cuttings, and seminars.
How do you feel you can support the Chamber staff and membership: I always mention I am an Ambassador and explain the benefits of Chamber membership when I'm out speaking with clients. I try to invite non members to upcoming events and be very positive about how the Chamber can assist with growing their business. I attend committee meeting providing new ideas and positive feedback to chamber staff.
Chamber awards or other community/organizational honors: Community Child Care Center Board Member, Board Member of the Workforce Housing Coalition, past Affiliate of the Year, Strafford Board of Realtors.
Hobbies: spending time with my 4 Grandchildren, cooking, gardening, reading and spending as much time as possible at my second home on the coast of Maine.
Phone (direct line): 603-766-3113
Email:dscott@fsbdover.com
Heidi Tripp, Ambassador
Company:American Red Cross Blood Services
Position Title:Account Executive
Responsibilities:Sales and marketing, donor recruitment and blood drive planning.
How long as an ambassador: Since 2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I am always looking for networking opportunities to help connect me and my business with the local community. Being an Ambassador and an active member of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce allows me to expand my professional network and I regularly meet other involved businesspeople. The Chamber of Commerce keeps me connected to Portsmouth!
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador?I participate in our 'Taking it to the Streets' a program where Ambassadors go out to talk to other chamber members at their companies. I have worked on the Holiday Auction & Wine Tasting Committee. I have sponsored a hole at the Annual Golf Tournament. I also volunteer regularly as an Ambassador at our monthly Business After Hours.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership?I am an enthusiastic believer in the Chamber. I attend regular committee meetings and work with my fellow Ambassadors to help provide new ideas and support to chamber staff.I will make myself available to participate in chamber events and always make an effort to help chamber members and potential future members feel comfortable and welcome.
Hobbies:working out at the gym, gardening, reading and enjoying the outdoors
Phone: 603-625-1951 x 172
Email: TrippHe@usa.redcross.org
Raymond Tweedie, Ambassador
Company: Mortgage Network
Position Title: Mortgage Originator
Responsibilities: Ray has been in the financial services industry
since 1994. He uses his extensive knowledge and experience to
provide sound mortgage advice to his clients. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned real estate investor, Ray goes out of his way to provide top-notch, personal service for each and every client throughout and beyond the mortgage process. Ray is also the only Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist on the seacoast. Visit his site at www.raytweedie.com to learn more.
How long as an ambassador: Spring 2010
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I joined the Ambassador Committee after seeing how integral a group of people they are at various Chamber functions. The Ambassadors help the Chamber Staff, members and guest in order to make functions smoother and more rewarding for all involved. For me, it's a way to be involved and help give back to my community and fellow members.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? I have helped most recently as an Ambassador at the very first TechWorld 2010 on Pease, our monthly E-brews, and at the Business After Hours.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? I believe that I can help coordinate with the staff to ensure that events run smoothly. This allows everyone to get the most benefit and enjoyment at each function and maximize the experience for me and other Chamber members.
Hobbies: I am a runner, avid golfer, and love to travel to my family's camp in ME. I also like to spend time with my wife and kids in our pool during the summer, and volunteer and give back my time at various events throughout the seacoast.
Phone (direct line): 603-334-1070 Cell: 603-842-0286
Email: rtweedie@mortgagenetwork.com
Daniel Witham, Ambassador
Company: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel since 1989.
Position Title: Director of Catering
Responsibilities: Responsible for Overall Catering Sales
revenues and business. Corporate and Social business for
meetings and weddings.
How long as an ambassador: Since 2003 +/-
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Opportunity to get connected with the community from a business point of view. Get involved in various committees to make a difference in the lives of others.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? Many - Business After Hours, Breakfast Forums, eBrews, Ribbon Cutting, Special Events and Networking Opportunities, Other Committee Work - Holiday Wine Tasting/Auction, Golf Committee, Harbor Trail Road Race, Annual Dinner Committee and More…
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? Being a positive resource of information and idea sharing for all members, new and long standing. It's all about connections.
Chamber awards or other community/organizational honors: Past President of Kiwanis Club of the Seacoast, Past and Current Lt. Governor New England District of Kiwanis and Board Member, Manager of the Year at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel 1995 and 2007.
Hobbies: Active Tennis USTA Member, Golf, Specialty Cake Skills, Volunteer for many organizations in the seacoast area.
Phone (direct line): (603)559-2614
Email: dwitham@sheratonportsmouth.com
Pamela Ziadeh, Ambassador
Company: Stewart Title
Position: Sales Manager- Northern New England
Responsibilities: Produce new business and maintain existing customer base
How long as an ambassador: 7/2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Becoming and Ambassador allows me to meet more people, and become more involved in the community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as Ambassador: I just joined as ambassador, so my experience is limited. I was able to work at the 5K Road Race directing the runners as the approached an intersection, cheering them on and cutting up fruits and bagels the morning before the race. I had a blast!
How do you feel you can support the Chamber staff and membership: I am a great advocate for the Chamber and I will continue to promote them whenever I have an opportunity. Now, as an Ambassador I can work with other committee members to come up with new ideas.
Chamber Awards or other community/organizational honors: 2008 Affiliate of the year- Seacoast Board of Realtors. Recognized each year since 2005 by the United States Marine Corp for organizing the Seacoast area Toys for Tots program.
Hobbies: Gardening and cooking
Phone (direct line): (603) 828-6374
Email:pziadeh@stewart.com
