Board of Directors
Beth is an employment lawyer at the law firm of Pastori|Krans, PLLC, in Concord, New Hampshire. Her legal practice focuses on counseling and training businesses on sound employment practices and defending businesses in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Beth earned her J.D. degree from the UNH School of Law and is licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She earned her M.A. degree in Russian Language and Literature (Hons) from the University of Birmingham, UK, and her B.A. degree in Russian Language and Literature from the University of New Hampshire. Beth authors the NH chapter of: Employment at Will: A State-by-State Survey (First & Second Editions), ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, Bloomberg BNA, 2017-20. She was awarded Best Lawyers® 2016-2022: Employment Law - Management; Super Lawyers®: Employment & Labor Law – Employer 2018-2022; and Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, AV Preeminent Rating 2018-2022.
James S. (Jim) Doremus is long-time nonprofit and social services leader, and, most recently, the retired CEO of the Concord (NH) Family YMCA. In retirement, he served as the Interim Executive Director and CEO for YMCA Camp Takodah for 16 months. Jim is a graduate of New England College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Organizational Development. In addition to serving on the Kimball Jenkins Board, Jim volunteers in several Concord area organizations including Riverbend Community Mental Health Center, where he served as the Board Chair, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, where he serves as the Chair of the State Government Affairs Committee, the Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament, as the Vice President of the Board, and he was a 20+ year Rotarian.
Mark joined CCEH after a long, successful career managing teams to assist corporate clients in addressing and resolving complex matters—none of which were as important or life-changing as homelessness. He brings to CCEH his experiences and skills in financial matters, human resources and operations with the goal of allowing CCEH’s front line team of case workers and volunteers to focus on serving the population of people experiencing homelessness with compassionate, high-quality service. Mark graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from Fordham University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Karen is a Managing Director with John Burk & Associates CPAs, PC. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New Hampshire as well as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Karen consults with clients regarding corporate taxation, financial attestation, business valuation and forensic engagements. Karen has been in public accounting for 25 years. She is an adjunct professor with the University of Phoenix and Southern NH University. She received her MBA in 2006 from Southern New Hampshire University. Karen has been awarded Outstanding Member by NACVA, included in Marquis Who's Who in America, and was named a National Top 40 Under 40 by the NACVA. Karen is on the Ethics Oversight Board for NACVA, serves on the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Commission (AIMLC), is a Past President of the New Hampshire Society of CPAs, Board Member of Penacook Assisted Living Foundation, and long-time Rotarian. Giving back to the community is very important to her. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her wife, Vikki, and five children, Meghan, Emily, Daniel, Katharine and Connor.
Joe is a highly engaged executive and company leader. The family and community values that Joe Spain grew up with are carried into his professional life and demonstrated by the spirit of giving back that runs through the company culture. Joe places a high personal priority on community service so that his company’s success will always lead to improved lives and assistance to those who need it. While the business landscape of New Hampshire has changed immeasurably, for Joe, good humor and family values remain a constant. Joe has served on numerous community Boards and service committees.