Members of the Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce celebrate the arrival of Windham Gourmet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
DERRY — Pinkerton Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of two seasoned financial experts, Kristin Brown, CPA, of Derry, and Katie Lajewski, CPA, of Hooksett, to its Board of Trustees.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kristin and Katie to the Board of Trustees,” said Board President Dr. William Nevious. “Their extensive financial backgrounds are a testament to our commitment to fiscal responsibility, and their combined decades of experience in accounting operations and corporate governance will reinforce our strategic plan, ensuring long-term stability and success.”
Brown, a Pinkerton Academy 2001 aluma, joins the board as a Member at Large. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Finance and Logistics at PCI Pharma Services, she brings experience in global financial operations and logistics to the board.
She holds a master’s degree in accounting and will serve on the Board’s Finance and Advancement committees. She hopes to support the opportunities for growth that she, herself, received as a student.
“Pinkerton gave me so much and I want to return that to future generations,” she said. “I took my first accounting class at Pinkerton, and it has driven me through to being a CPA and my career here. I was a class officer and helped organize several events, and now I’m in charge of production planning and warehouse logistics. The skills I learned at Pinkerton have prepared me in so many ways and I am honored to be part of Pinkerton’s history and future.”
Lajewski is the Vice President, Corporate Controller of Peter and Gerry’s Organics. She has a proven track record of scaling financial departments during periods of rapid growth, notably serving as Director of Accounting & Assistant Controller at Planet Fitness.
During her tenure there, she helped manage the department as revenue grew from $200 million to $600 million. With master’s degrees in business and organizational leadership, she brings over 20 years of experience in financial management and corporate controllership.
A parent of a Pinkerton student, she will serve as a Member at Large on the Finance and Education committees. She looks forward to supporting Pinkerton’s goals with her unique background.
“Everyone wants to know the value of the education that their kids are getting,” Lajewski said. “With my background, I can help ensure that we’re delivering on our promises to students and creating every opportunity we can with our financial resources.”
Bank names new HR chief
READING — Reading Cooperative Bank, with branches in Andover and Lawrence, is pleased to announce the hiring of Charlene Jancsy as its new Chief Human Resources Officer.
Jancsy brings over 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Prior to joining RCB, she was the talent management director, senior vice president with Enterprise Bank in Lowell.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Framingham State University and a professional certificate in Human Resources Management from Bentley University. She also holds a Society of Human Resources Management — Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
“I knew RCB would be a place that allowed me to practice Human Resources through the lens of considering the person and not just the policy,” stated Jancsy. “RCB has a culture and leadership group that embraces the commitment to community and mutual banking. I am happy to be part of this amazing team!”
Jancsy is a director for Girls, Inc., of Greater Lowell and is a former Director of the Greater Lowell Workforce Development Board, where she served for over a decade until 2024. She lives in Wakefield with her husband, Bob, and has two children.
SREA announces grant awards
SALEM, N.H. — The Salem Retired Education Association, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Salem, awarded three Salem School District educators with Innovative Projects Grants at a recent Salem School Board meeting.
The grants were designed to encourage educators to develop innovative approaches to enhance learning. They all connect to a distinct initiative, strategic plan or school board goals. The SREA is very grateful for the Kiwanis generous sponsorship.
The recipients were:
Kellie Higgins, occupational therapist at Woodbury Middle School. Higgins will use her grant to provide two provide teachers with classroom-based, self-regulation tool kits that will be easy to access for those students who need them.
Michelle Cusack, Salem High School science teacher. Cusack will use her grant to provide students with materials to make a spectroscope to analyze the light from difference sources. Additionally, it will be used to purchase color blindness glasses.
Jennifer Hales, a Special Educator/Transition Coordinator at Salem High School. Hales will use her grant to set up a student-run thrift store in the school, operated by students in the LIFE program. It will provide a hands-on real-world learning environment where students can develop job readiness, social, financial literacy and organizational skills.
Hospital welcomes physician recruiter
LAWRENCE – Merrimack Health is pleased to welcome Stefan Marquis to lead recruitment efforts for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) across the system’s acute care hospital and ambulatory practices.
Marquis is a respected and well-known health-care recruiter with a strong track record of attracting and hiring high-quality clinical talent. Throughout his career, he has built trusted partnerships with clinical and executive leaders, launched innovative recruitment strategies, and implemented processes that enhance candidate experience.
Joining Merrimack Health represents the health system’s investment in recruiting and aligning top clinical talent with the needs of the community.
In his new role, Marquis will partner closely with administrative and medical leadership to strengthen Merrimack Health’s recruitment strategy and support the system’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care locally.
“I’m excited to join Merrimack Health and support its mission by bringing more outstanding clinical talent to the region,” said Marquis. “Patients across the Merrimack Valley deserve compassionate, high-quality care, and my role will be to ensure our physician recruitment strategy builds on the system’s efforts to expand access to comprehensive and specialty services in a trusted community setting.”
Marquis’ background spans community health providers, innovative healthcare organizations, and large-scale clinical operations, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of provider recruitment and the evolving workforce needs of healthcare systems.
Prior to joining Merrimack Health, he held recruiting leadership roles with Interwell Health, Form Health, NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center), and Iora Health (One Medical).
New gourmet shop opens in Windham
WINDHAM — The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce celebrated the arrival of Windham Gourmet with a recent ribbon cutting ceremony.
Located at 1B Wall St., Unit 104, Windham Gourmet is all about savoring life’s finest moments. Whether it’s an intimate night in, a weekend gathering or a little indulgence for oneself, their curated selection of fine wines, craft beers, artisanal cheeses, specialty provisions and gourmet treats turn every occasion into something memorable.
For more information on upcoming events, visit windhamgourmet.net
Leader Bank to open Andover branch
ANDOVER — Leader Bank, N.A. announced plans to open three new full‑service branches across the Commonwealth in 2026, including one in Andover at 2 Elm Square.
These openings mark a significant expansion of Leader Bank’s branch network and reinforce the Bank’s long‑standing commitment to providing convenient, relationship-driven banking services to communities across Massachusetts.
“Expanding our physical presence allows us to make banking even more accessible for our clients — whether they live on the North Shore, in Boston, or on Cape Cod,” said Jay Tuli, president of Leader Bank. “We are thrilled to deepen our connection to these vibrant communities and deliver them the exceptional service Leader Bank is known for.”
Each new branch will offer a full suite of financial solutions including deposit services for consumers and businesses, residential lending solutions and commercial lending products designed to support the local businesses and entrepreneurs that make these communities desirable places to live and work.
As part of its expanded presence, Leader Bank will continue its tradition of supporting the neighborhoods it serves. In 2025 alone, the Bank contributed more than $250,000 to local charitable organizations and community initiatives, complemented by extensive volunteer efforts from team members across the Commonwealth. As Leader Bank expands in Boston’s Seaport, Falmouth, and Andover, it looks forward to continuing this tradition of community investment and partnership.
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