About Us

With a wealth of knowledge of financial and lending systems through the roles of Executive Director of the Coos Economic Development Corporation, an Adjunct Professor in the Business Department of White Mountains Community College and a Special Assistant to US Senator Kelly Ayotte, and the practical experience in running his family’s Rochester restaurant, Scala Subs, Michael brings grounded, business friendly perspectives to the Economic Development Department.

Jenn joined the City of Rochester’s Economic Development’s team in 2014.  She wears many hats in her role including running the business retention and expansion efforts, overseeing the City’s incentives programs including the JOB Loan Program, and assisting new and expanding businesses.  Jenn is the current Chair for the City’s Technical Review Group and staff liaison for the Economic Development Commission and Riverwalk Committee’s.   

Jenn has a passion for the Rochester community and getting involved. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Rochester Rotary and partners with our schools and other non-profits when ever she can.  

Jenn graduated from American University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council.  The CEcD is the highest designation in the economic development profession and signifies the highest level of knowledge and practical ability in the field.

A Connecticut native, Kiersten returned to New Hampshire in 2018. After working in a variety of positions in the business sector, Kiersten’s love of community and helping others drew her to joining the Economic Development Department, responsible for management and coordination of the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program. Kiersten has a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from SNHU.