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2025 CPCNH Annual Member & Board Meeting: A Visual Recap

  • Apr 30
  • 4 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

On April 24, 2025, CPCNH Annual Membership and Board gathered at the Falls Event Center in Manchester for the Coalition’s Annual Meetings. The morning Annual Meeting focused on key governance actions, including the approval of a charter amendment to improve responsiveness in regulatory matters and the election of six Directors to the Board. Members also reviewed CPCNH’s updated strategic plan framework, foundational history and enterprise risk management framework, and operational progress updates.

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Left: Registration Table – Jackson Kaspari, Madelyn Bradley and Andrew Hatch

Right: Member Gathering – Opening Session

Three CPCNH staff members behind a registration table with printed materials and maps at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Jackson Kaspari, CPCNH Director of Member Services; Madelyn Bradley, Communications Coordinator; and Andrew Hatch, Engagement Manager welcome attendees with meeting materials and community maps at the registration table.
Large meeting room with CPCNH members seated at round tables during the start of the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Member representatives from across New Hampshire gather at round tables to begin a full day of governance and community energy discussion.

Left: RLAC Charter Amendment – Deana Dennis and Bill Baber

Center: Operations Update – Acting General Manager Henry Herndon

Right: Guest Remarks – Don Kreis, NH Consumer Advocate

Two attendees standing in front of a poster board about the Poverty Plains Solar Project during the RLAC charter amendment presentation.
Deana Dennis, CPCNH Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and newly elected board director Bill Baber present the proposed amendment to the Regulatory & Legislative Affairs Committee charter, helping streamline CPCNH’s regulatory response process.
Henry Herndon standing at the podium delivering an operational report to members during the Annual Meeting.
Acting General Manager Henry Herndon presents an update on CPCNH’s enterprise operations, recognizing the critical roles played by CPCNH's staff and vendor partners.
Don Kreis speaks from the podium at The Falls Event Center during the CPCNH Annual Member Meeting.
New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Don Kreis offers remarks recognizing CPCNH’s public mission and role in delivering community-centered energy solutions for residential ratepayers.

Left: Member Networking – Bob Benson, Jo-Ellen Courtney and Hope Stragnell

Right: Member Networking – Joe LaMattina, Clifton Below and Don Kreis

Three CPCNH members in conversation during a networking break at the Annual Meeting, including Bob Benson of Grantham.
From left, newly elected board director Bob Benson of Grantham and newly appointed MOEC Chair Jo-Ellen Courtney of Enfield connect with member representative Hope Stragnell of Canaan during a networking break, exchanging ideas on local energy leadership and collaboration.
Joe LaMattina, Clifton Below, and Don Kreis talking in a hallway during the Annual Meeting.
From left, member representative Joe LaMattina of Newmarket, former Board Chair Clifton Below, and New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Don Kreis exchange insights on community energy and CPCNH’s public mission.

Board of Directors Meeting – Session Begins

CPCNH Board members seated around a table with laptops as the Board of Directors Meeting begins.
Board Directors convene for the afternoon meeting to elect officers, review committee reports, and approve key policy and project actions. 

Board Welcomes New Expertise: Tom Rooney, Bob Benson and Bill Baber.

Bob Benson speaks at the microphone as a new candidate for the CPCNH Board of Directors.
Tom Rooney, new Board candidate from Portsmouth, speaks at the podium prior to the vote.
Bill Baber presents his Board candidacy before member representatives at the Annual Meeting.

The Membership elects three new Board Directors, each with unique expertise to contribute. From left, Tom Rooney of Portsmouth brings with him a professional background in designing and managing large scale energy efficiency programs; Bob Benson of Grantham has served as the Chief Investment Officer and Senior VP at Amica Insurance and teaches MBA course work at Southern NH University; Bill Baber of Dover brings his experience as a former member of the House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee, Chair of RLAC and current Chair of the Dover Energy Commission.

Board Re-elects Experienced Leadership – Jamie Hess, Clyde Carson, Terry Clark

Jamie Hess speaking to members from the podium during the Board election session.
Clyde Carson at the microphone sharing remarks during the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Terry Clark delivers remarks before being re-elected to the CPCNH Board.

The Membership re-elects three experienced Directors to continue their service on the CPCNH Board. From left, Jamie Hess of New London, Clyde Carson of Warner, and Terry Clark of Cheshire County return with deep institutional knowledge and an unwavering commitment to the success of Community Power across New Hampshire.


Board Appointment – David Hemenway

David Hemenway stands at the microphone delivering remarks prior to his Board appointment.
David Hemenway of Webster is appointed by the Board to fill a one-year seat vacated prior to the election.

Officer Elections: Kim Quirk, Chair; Doria Brown, VC; Andrea Hodson, Secretary; Kathleen Kelley, Treasurer (not shown)

Andrea Hodson speaking at the Annual Meeting about CPCNH’s Strategic Plan and organizational goals.
Doria Brown speaking at the podium during CPCNH's 2025 annual meeting.

Kimberley Quirk, founder of an Upper Valley-based renewable energy company and former CPCNH Treasurer, is elected Board Chair of CPCNH. Doria Brown, Energy Manager for the City of Nashua, a founder of CPCNH and 2024 NH Young Professional in Energy Award Winner and is elected Vice Chair. Andrea Hodson of Harrisville, who is a long-standing selectboard member of the first community to adopt community power and the Chair of the Governance Committee is elected Board Secretary. Kathleen Kelley of Randolph, an experienced nonprofit treasurer, and Chair of the Audit Committee is elected Treasurer.

Leadership Resolution – Clifton Below Honored

Clifton Below holds walking stick that he admires

Outgoing Chair Clifton Below and incoming Chair Kimberley Quirk pose with a resolution adopted by the Board honoring Clifton’s tireless and transformative leadership. Clifton is also presented with a handcrafted walking stick engraved with the names of famous Granite Staters in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and the positive impact he has on the lives and careers of CPCNH members, staff, and personnel.

Lisa Sweet, outgoing Vice Chair

CPCNH Board members seated around a table with laptops as the Board of Directors Meeting begins.
Lisa Sweet served as CPCNH’s Vice Chair for the past year and Chair of Member Outreach and Engagement Committee since its inception over three years ago. Lisa played critical leadership role alongside Chair Below in navigating CPCNH’s leadership transition and has guided MOEC direction and provided continuous support to Member Services staff with an unwavering commitment to ensuring Members receive the highest quality guidance, education, and service.

Project Spotlight – Poverty Plains Solar

CPCNH Board members seated around a table with laptops as the Board of Directors Meeting begins.
Mark Bolinger , CPCNH Director of Projects and Programs, presents an overview of the Poverty Plains Solar Project which was approved by the Board and is scheduled to come online in 2026. The project represents a key step towards expanding local renewable energy access in New Hampshire.

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