Business Briefs

Hemeon-Plessner promoted to senior marketing v-p for NH Mutual Bancorp

MEREDITH — Cynthia A. Hemeon-Plessner has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. In this role she will be responsible for marketing at the holding company and its three subsidiaries, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, and MillRiver Wealth Management.

"Cindy's commitment to the organization's values coupled with her outstanding work ethic and enthusiasm, make her the perfect person to help build and expand the brands at the holding company and its three subsidiaries." said Sam Laverack, President and Chief Executive Officer for Meredith Village Savings Bank and co-President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. "She has become an invaluable member of the Senior Management team and we are excited to promote her to this new leadership level."

A native of Laconia, Hemeon-Plessner is a member of the board of directors of the Children's Auction of the Greater Lakes Region, Gilford Parents of Performing Students, the advisory board at Prescott Farm Environmental Center and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Lakes Region, a St Paul's School Advanced Studies Program Alumni Interviewer, and is Treasurer and Past-President of the Board of Directors for Lakes Region Child Care Services. She is 2009 alumni of Leadership Lakes Region, and has volunteered with many local non-profits in recent years including the Laconia Endowment Education Foundation (LEEF), the PTA's at Woodland Heights School, many local school districts, Lakes Region United Way, Parents and Children Together (PACT), and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

ROI Corporation names Peter Spanos as Vice President of Sales for New Hampshire

LACONIA — ROI Corporation (www.roibusinessbrokers.com), a leading business brokerage firm in the Greater Boston area and serving the New England and Atlanta markets, has announced the appointment of Peter Spanos of Laconia, as Vice President of Sales, for their New Hampshire market.

In this capacity, he will work with the growing firm to serve and expand their client base throughout New Hampshire. Spanos has been a small business owner and licensed realtor in New Hampshire since 1984. He is a member of their House of Representatives, where he serves on the House Finance Committee.

Spanos, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College and a Masters of Arts from the University of New Hampshire, brings a wealth of commercial real estate and business experience to his new role with ROI.

He is additionally active with a number of volunteer programs throughout the Lakes Region. He resides in Laconia, with his wife Sharon, daughter Sofia and son Carey.

Gary Rayberg, President and CEO of ROI Corporation, said, "We are delighted to have someone as experienced and professional as Peter Spanos on the ROI team. Peter joins an already skilled and qualified staff at ROI, whose mission it is to bring buyers and sellers together in a respectful, efficient and amicable way."

He added, "Peter's talents, with the support of the ROI team, will enable him to assist in business ownership transfer, exit planning and business valuation for NH businesses."

Giovanni has been promoted to Vice President – Internal Auditor by BONH

LACONIA — Bank of New Hampshire is proud to announce that Andy Giovanni has been promoted to Vice President – Internal Auditor.

Andy joined the bank in March of 2007 and has worked extensively to develop deeper audits in all areas, allowing the bank to minimize areas of risk. Andy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University and maintains his CPA credentials in the state of Florida. Andy is active in the community and serves on the property and finance committees for the board of the Laconia Congregational Church.

Bank of New Hampshire, founded in 1831, provides deposit, lending and wealth management products and services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire. With 21 banking offices throughout New Hampshire and assets exceeding $1 billion, Bank of New Hampshire is the oldest and largest independent bank in the state.