Staff
Justin Slattery, Executive Director
justin@belknapedc.org | 603.524.3057
A New Hampshire native, Justin joined the Belknap Economic Development Council (Belknap EDC) in 2014 as its Executive Director. He is responsible for implementing Belknap EDC's strategic goals including supporting entrepreneurs, enhancing business development programming, and managing its business financing programs. He joined Belknap EDC from the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development where he worked on workforce and economic development initiatives throughout the state. Earlier in his career, he served as an aide to Governor John Lynch.
He volunteers as a Director of the Granite United Way and New Hampshire Research and Industry Council and is Past President of the New Hampshire Alliance of Regional Development Corporations. In 2024, he was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board Community Advisory Council. Justin is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Plymouth State University.
Amanda Dudek, Program Coordinator
amanda@belknapedc.org | 603.366.8069
Amanda's position is funded by the SBA (Small Business Administration) Community Navigator Pilot Program, which focuses on addressing the barriers encountered by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and entrepreneurs. Amanda’s role is to help enhance Belknap EDC’s marketing efforts and strategic program initiatives.
Amanda grew up in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School before moving on to Plymouth State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Upon graduation, she obtained a master’s degree in digital marketing, and built a successful career in sales, marketing, and management in southern NH. She has since returned home to build her life in the Lakes Region.
Board of Directors
Chair: Allison Ambrose, Wescott Law
Vice Chair: Chris Dickinson, Northway Bank
Secretary: Jodie Gallant, JMG Marketing & Business Strategy
Treasurer: Brian Bozak, Franklin Savings Bank
Jennifer Anderson, Lakes Region Community College
& Laconia Motorcycle Week Association
Bill Bald, Melcher and Prescott
Steve Caroselli, Orion Entrance Control, Inc
Patrick Cate, Lakes Region Community College
Jeanie Forrester, State of New Hampshire
Ali Pelletier, Bank of New Hampshire
Andrew Pike, Opechee Construction
Shanna Saunders, Lakes Region Planning Commission
Chris Walkley, Bank of New Hampshire
Current Belknap EDC Board Chair, Allison Ambrose of Wescott Law.