Staff

Justin Slattery, Executive Director
justin@belknapedc.org | 603.524.3057
A New Hampshire native, Justin joined the Belknap Economic Development Council (Belknap EDC) in 2014 as its Executive Director. He is responsible for implementing Belknap EDC's strategic goals including supporting entrepreneurs, enhancing business development programming; and managing its business financing programs. He joined Belknap EDC from the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development where he worked on workforce and economic development initiatives throughout the state. Earlier in his career, he served as an aide to Governor John Lynch. He volunteers as a Director of the Granite United Way and New Hampshire Research and Industry Council and is Past President of the New Hampshire Alliance of Regional Development Corporations. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Plymouth State University.
Board of Directors
Chair: Andrew Pike, Opechee Construction
Secretary: Allison Ambrose, Wescott Law
Treasurer: Brian Bozak, Franklin Savings Bank
Jennifer Anderson, Lakes Region Community College
& Laconia Motorcycle Week Association
Bill Bald, Melcher and Prescott
Chris Dickinson, Northway Bank
Jeanie Forrester, Town of Meredith
Jodie Gallant, JMG Marketing & Business Strategy
Jeff Hayes, Lakes Region Planning Commission
Chris Kelly, Bayside Realty
Paul Onthank, Healthcare Finance Director (retired)
Ali Pelletier, Bank of New Hampshire
Chris Walkley, Bank of New Hampshire

Current Chair, Andrew Pike (middle) with previous Chairs, Chris Kelly (left) and Chris Walkley (right).