Thank You to Our Retiring Board Members
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Thanks Retiring Board Members from Stratham, Warner and Westmoreland
We’d like to extend a special thank you to three retiring board members for exceptional contributions and service. Jeffrey Ingram, Nick Mitchell, and Rebecca Mitchell leave lasting impact as board terms expire.
Pictured above are a few of the projects Rebecca and Jeff were involved with over the years.
Rebecca Mitchell, long-time chair of the Stratham Heritage Commission, helped develop effective historic preservation tools, educate constituents, and promote preservation through board and committee work. Her work rescuing and reviving community landmarks, and bringing new and proven tools to Stratham, benefited not only her community but the Preservation Alliance and other communities around the state.
Jeff Ingram of Westmoreland offered critical strategic and practical advice, especially with the Preservation Alliance’s early-phase project planning assistance and “bricks and mortar” grant-making. As President of Ingram Construction, his company has assisted stewards of many historic preservation projects including Blow-Me-Down Farm in Cornish, Stone House Tavern in Chesterfield, Chase’s Mill in Alstead, Bruder House in Keene, Nelson Town Hall, and the Wilton Town Hall.
Nick Mitchell of Warner improved how the Preservation Alliance sustains and expands its work. “Nick brought his expertise in communications and organizational development from years in the business and non-profit sectors to help us better leverage our valued services,” said Byron Champlin, Chair of the Preservation Alliance Board. “He helped us build capacity, learn from the pandemic and reach new audiences.”
“These three wonderful individuals all share the Preservation Alliance’s deep commitment to special places and the people caring for them. We’re very glad they are staying involved in our work,” said Jennifer Goodman, Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance.
Rebecca Mitchell and Jeff Ingram served two three-year terms, and Nick Mitchell’s roles as Chairman and Vice Chairman extended his board role to nine years.