Introduction

As Chief Economist at the firm, I analyze economic and industry trends, and work with businesses and non-profit organizations on strategic and economic issues. For more than 20 years, I have been involved in energy, taxes, housing, healthcare, and public investments and infrastructure.

Achievements

I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

Clients

1) AGGREGATE MANUFACTURERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

2) Eversource Energy

3) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION INC

4) NEW HAMPSHIRE BANKERS ASSOCIATION

5) NORTHEAST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

6) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC

7) Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund

8) Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Relationships

I served on the commission established to achieve long-term viability of the New Hampshire Retirement System, and was appointed by two Governors to serve as the Chairperson of the Board of the New Hampshire Retirement System, an office I held for five years. I am a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's New England Public Policy Center Advisory Board, and the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. I have also served on a number of legislatively-established study commissions, including electric utility property taxes and education funding.

Biography

I have a PhD in Economics and have been an economist at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, in Concord, New Hampshire for more than 25 years.

I regularly testify before the New Hampshire Legislature on behalf of a range of business and non-profit clients. I work on matters before regulatory agencies and have appeared as an expert witness regarding fiscal and economic impacts of energy infrastructure projects. I have also authored studies and provided strategic advice on the effects of a statewide property tax, various business tax proposals, and public investments and infrastructure.

Last Updated: January 28, 2023