STAFF

ANGEL LARCOM

Executive Director

Angel brings over a decade of leadership, community-building, and nonprofit experience to her role at the Chamber. With a career marked by a commitment to fostering community bonds and driving economic impact, Larcom has been instrumental in various nonprofit initiatives. She founded Bethlehem Events, a volunteer-driven nonprofit that delivers significant economic and social impact through annual townwide events, co-founded Free Rein Rescue and Rehab, a nonprofit equine rescue operation, and serves on other nonprofit boards in the area. Her ability to lead and inspire teams has been proven through her successful co-founding and direction of the award-winning 42 Maple Contemporary Art Center from 2014 to 2020. In addition to her nonprofit work, Larcom is the owner of Larcom Studios, a web design and marketing firm that has served a national clientele since 2004. She also has a rich background in media, with several years of experience as a radio talk show personality and a newspaper reporter.

MEGG WRIGHT

Administrator

Megg is a certified yoga therapist and owner of the Restorative Health  Therapies yoga studio in Littleton. She returned to the Chamber after a hiatus during COVID. She brings to the Chamber her passion for community collaborations, celebrating successes, and fostering positive relationships. Megg has over 30 years of corporate experience in sales, customer service, marketing, and office operations, and held various positions in weather forecasting technology and computer graphics industries in the Washington, DC area.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REBECCA METCALF

President

Rebecca is currently employed by Casella Waste Systems in the role of community outreach and engagement. Rebecca’s focus is to support communities through partnerships and projects that benefit and strengthen organizations and businesses across NH. A native of Littleton and a graduate of Plymouth State University, Rebecca has over 20 years of experience in travel and tourism, event development, promotion, and marketing. She co-chairs the New Hampshire Travel Council and serves on the boards of several regional nonprofit organizations, including the North Country Charter Academy, Veterans 2 Veterans Group and the North Country Granite United Way CIC. Rebecca enjoys traveling with her family, mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking in the White Mountains and beyond in her free time.  She looks forward to assisting the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce in growing collaborative community-centered events and building the organization’s offerings to benefit the businesses of the Littleton area.

JOANNE MELANSON

Vice-President

Joanne is a graduate of Husson University and Plymouth State. She enjoyed a 25-year career as a teacher and served as a school district leader for ten years before retiring in 2019. Today, she is the owner of Joanne’s Sweet Breads, nationally recognized in 2021 for leadership by Cottage Food Operators. Her experience in education and business will be valuable in serving with her colleagues on the board.

DR. MARCIE ZAHAREE

Secretary

Dr. Marcie Zaharee brings over 35 years of experience in government, industry, and academia to the LACC. During COVID, she was one of three volunteers to revitalize the annual Littleton Art Festival into the vibrant event it is today. Marcie, her husband (retired Army), and their two dogs moved to Lisbon in 2021. She remained a teleworker for The MITRE Corporation and leased office space on Littleton’s Main Street, where she became familiar with the downtown business owners. In 2023, she retired as a Program Management Professional (PMP), where she was responsible for capturing MITRE front-end innovation for their R&D program. Marcie also serves on the Lisbon Area Historical Society Board of Directors, opening a museum in 2023, located on Depot Street. In her dual roles, Marcie aims to complement the LACC board while brining awareness of Lisbon’s historical past to the Littleton community. She holds a BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Business Management/Business Education, a PMP certification from the Program Management Institute, and an innovation strategy certificate from eCornell.

PETER COOPER

Director

Peter is retired and has been living in Littleton since 2014. Before retirement, he was a Consulting Engineer and Utility Manager at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, he serves on the Littleton Energy Conservation Committee and the Littleton Water and Light Commission.

NANCI CARNEY

Director

Nanci Carney is the North Country Regional Manager for Granite United Way. Nanci was born in Cambridge, MA but got to NH as soon as she could and was raised in Salem, NH. She graduated from Salem High School and Drew University in Madison, NJ, with a degree in Political Science and Communications. In her role at Granite United Way, Nanci engages companies and donors in strengthening the community good in the North Country region. She leads Granite United Way’s fundraising efforts and works with local volunteers to distribute the funds raised in the region. Nanci brings with her more than twenty years of sales, marketing, and management experience and her exceptional customer service skills. In addition to her work at Granite United Way, Nanci serves as the state’s lead ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and has been an event chair for its Relay for Life program. Through her nonprofit work, she has served in several fundraising and advocacy capacities. She was an active member of the Greater Salem NH Chamber of Commerce and is a former Board Chair of that organization. In addition to her experience in the nonprofit arena, she is a successful real estate broker and has also worked in the banking industry as a business development specialist. Carney is a member of both the New Hampshire and National Association of Realtors. She has held leadership roles in several businesses and professional women’s associations. She is a longtime Rotarian, having served as President of both the Greater Salem NH and Littleton Area clubs. Carney lives in Silver Lake with her crazy rescue dog and enjoys kayaking, golfing and hiking in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

TONY ILACQUA

Director

Tony is an experienced banking professional with over 23 years of expertise. He currently holds dual roles as  Financial Consultant with Bank of New Hampshire Financial Services and Retail Banking Regional Manager of Bank of New Hampshire’s northern offices. Tony joined the Bank of New Hampshire in 2011 as Office Manager of the Lincoln branch and holds a degree in Political Science from Keene State College. He is also an active member of various community organizations, including the Littleton Planning Board and the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting his dedication to community involvement. Tony is a current resident of Littleton.

Lynne Grigelevich

Director

Lynne Grigelevich is the Executive Director of Theatre UP and brings more than 25 years of experience in education and administration in public & private schools, as well as non-profit organizations. She began her career teaching English in public middle schools, which earned her Florida’s English Teacher of the Year. She entered the private school sector and moved to an independent, K-12 college prep school to work with high school students. In 2012, she moved to New Hampshire to serve as the Executive Director of Ledyard Charter School and in 2022 completed her career in education as Dean of Students at Gorham Middle High School. Lynne’s passion for theatre began in high school and continued at the CW Post Campus of Long Island University, where she majored in Theatre and learned the ropes both onstage and behind the scenes. She performed in many productions, including summer performances in New York City, and worked on set construction, sound, and assistant directing. Eventually, Lynne changed majors and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education and her Masters in Education. Thirty years later, she found herself stage managing “The Drowsy Chaperone” for Theatre UP, and her love of theatre was reignited. Lynne is thrilled to be serving as ED of the Theatre UP organization.

Thomas Dixon

Director

Thomas H. Dixon is the Branch Manager of Mascoma Bank’s Littleton location, bringing years of experience in banking, strategic leadership, and community engagement. A New Hampshire native, Tom grew up in Derry before attending the University of New Hampshire, where he earned an associate’s degree in business administration in 2005. He later returned to UNH to complete his bachelor’s in communications and went on to earn dual MBAs in strategic leadership and project management. His banking career began in 2014 while finishing his second master’s program, and he has since managed branches across New England, including in northern Vermont. Beyond his professional expertise, Tom is passionate about outdoor adventure and motorsports. An avid snowboarder, he was drawn to the North Country’s stunning terrain, making it his home. He also holds an international racing license with Northeast Motorcycle Road Racing (NEMRR) and enjoys spending time on the track. When not working or racing, Tom can be found exploring the mountains with his adventurous 8-year-old daughter, embracing an unplugged lifestyle filled with biking, camping, swimming, and snowboarding. His dedication to community and personal growth aligns with the Chamber’s mission, making him a valuable addition to the board.