Board of Directors

CDFA is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors appointed by the governor and council for five-year terms. The Board of Directors collaborates closely with leadership and staff to guide CDFA’s strategic direction. 

By statute, the Board of Directors is composed of four representatives from community development organizations, two from small business, one from organized labor, one from employment and education, two from the private financial community and the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs or his/her designee.

CDFA Board Members:

  • Benjamin Gaetjens-Oleson, Chair
    Santa’s Village, Lancaster
    Representing Small Business
  • Ross Bartlett
    Bank of New Hampshire, Laconia
    Representing Financial Institution
  • Carmen Lorentz
    Lakes Region Community Developers, Belmont
    Representing Community Development
  • Peter Rayno, Vice Chair
    Enterprise Bank & Trust, Hampton
    Representing Financial Institutions
  • Robert Tourigny
    NeighborWorks Southern NH, Manchester
    Representing Community Development
  • Cody Morrison
    Monadnock Economic Development Corporation, Keene
    Representing Community Development
  • Diane Fitzpatrick, Secretary/Treasurer
    Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, Manchester
    Representing Community Development
  • Cynthia Harrington, Chair
    NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Concord
    Representing Department of Business and Economic Affairs, designee