Perry Saunders: Ambassador Chair
Company: McLaughlin Moving Co. Inc.
Position Title: Relocation Consultant
Responsibilities: Originate Relocations
How long as an ambassador: 3 Years
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? It presented an opportunity to connect with people who care about their community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? I am the chair for the ambassadors which has enabled me to be involved with wide variety of events..
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. Home Builders Association board member.
Hobbies: Golf, cooking, traveling, music and gardening.
Phone (direct line): (603)502-7398
Email: perry.saunders@comcast.net
Damien Callahan, Ambassador
Company: The Port Inn
Position Title: Director of Operations
Responsibilities: Operations Manager, Business Development, Sales and Marketing
How long as an ambassador: August 2009
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? Becoming an Ambassador has allowed me to become more hands on with community activities as well as play a more involved role in Chamber functions. I was born and raised in Portsmouth and this is a great way to give something back. It's like having a finger on the pulse of Portsmouth at all times.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? I have just joined as an Ambassador so my experience is in its infancy. I did however play a heavy role in hosting the September BAH at the Port Inn and was very grateful for the help of the Ambassadors in attendance.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? In my 20 years with the Port Inn I have been a great proponent of the Chamber and its efforts. Becoming an Ambassador affords me the opportunity to take my support to the next level by becoming hands on during events and by aiding the Chamber first hand with community challenges as they arise.
Hobbies: Automotive Enthusiast, Music of all genres.
Phone: (603)436-4378
Email: damien@theportinn.com
Nikol Deyab, Ambassador
Company: Ace Your Image
Position Title: Owner
Responsibilities: Full Service Branding and Marketing Company
How long as an ambassador: 6 months
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee? I was looking for a way to make connections
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador? I head up our 'Taking it to the Streets Campaign.' This has allowed me to shake hands with countless business professionals throughout the seacoast. I also work as an ambassador at Business After Hours. It's a lot of fun and presents business opportunities for me as well as my clients.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership? I am constantly inviting businesses to come to chamber events, either as a member or as my guest. I always share my positive stories with them, how being active in the chamber can improve your connectivity in the community and therefore benefit your business.
Hobbies: biking, enjoying nature, spending time with my daughter, reading
Phone (direct line): (603)501-1885
Email:nikol@aceyourimage.com
Jay Gillis
Company: Kelly Services
Position Title: District Manager
Responsibilities: Business Development & Operational
Management
How long as an ambassador: 1 Year
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: It gives me the opportunity to meet with and learn about what is important to the businesses in our region, what helps them remain competitive and successful.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador: The Business After Hours events are terrific and such a great way to connect with peers, colleagues and friends. Our "Take to the streets" campaign has been very successful this year by getting in front of business owners and learning about their business at their location.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: Helping new members get acquainted with all the Chamber has to offer and by volunteering for special projects and events.
Hobbies: Flying, music, work
Phone (direct line): (603)436-4505
Email:jay.gillis@kellyservices.com
Marilyn Johnson
Company: Hall McGee Realtors, Buyer Brokers of the Seacoast
Position Title: Exclusive Buyer Agent
Responsibilities: Assisting people who are buying real estate and want an agent who will advocate solely for them
How long as an ambassador: 10 Years
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Portsmouth is a vibrant community. By being an Ambassador, I have the opportunity to meet many of the people who make Portsmouth such a great place to live. It also provides me with the chance to give back to the community and to show people how vital the Chamber of Commerce is to this community.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an Ambassador: I have attended many of the Breakfast Forums and the Business After Hours. I have helped with the annual auctions and golf tournaments.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and membership: By assisting the staff at many of the Chamber functions, thus freeing their time and giving them the opportunity to promote the Chamber with both members and non-members.
Hobbies: traveling, movies/plays/concerts, meeting other dog owners
Phone: 603-436-6636 x 112 or 603-205-3998
Email:mjohnson47@comcast.net
Mark Kane, Ambassador
Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Position Title: Personal Sales Representative
Responsibilities: "Helping people Live Safer More Secure Lives" through the various lines of insurance offered by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
How long at present company: I joined the Liberty Mutual Group in 1985 and became a team member of Personal Markets in 1988.
How long as an ambassador: Since 2008
Why did you join the Ambassador Committee: Community involvement is an important responsibility and supporting the Chamber as an Ambassador would allow me the opportunity to help others in the business community.
What contributions to the Chamber do you feel most proud of: Liberty Mutual participates in the "Member to Member" discount of which Chamber members are eligible for a discount up 10% on automobile and 5% on home insurance policies underwritten by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.
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.
Phone: (603)431-3350 x 52523
Email:Mark.Kane@LibertyMutual.com
Deborah Rourke, Ambassador
Company: Avery Insurance
Position Title: Lifestyle Protection Analyst
Responsibilities: Provide Property and
Casualty Insurance for Professional and
personal needs
How Long as an Ambassador: 1 Year
Why Did you join the Ambassador Committee: It was a way for me to be involved in the community and connect with other professionals.
What special projects/activities have you participated in as an ambassador: Not only has an ambassador but as a chamber member I have been involved on a few different committees, the Annual Golf Tournament, the Wine Tasting and a Business to Business Expo.
How do you feel you can help support the Chamber staff and Membership: By participating in chamber events and making Members and Non Members feel comfortable and welcome. So members will want to remain as members and Non members will want to become members.
Chamber Awards or other community/organizational honors: Member of the Portsmouth Rotary Club and 2009 Graduate of Leadership Seacoast
Hobbies: Cooking, Spinning, Yoga and Boating
Phone (Direct Line): 603-731-2162
Email:debr@averyinsurance.net
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
Pamela Ziadeh, Ambassador
Company: Stewart Title
Position: Marketing Director
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
