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Gilman [Butch} Ladd Jr

Executive Director
Littleton,NH

Summary

Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at North Country Chamber of Commerce, driving membership growth by 88% through strategic partnerships and community engagement. Skilled in program management and relationship building, I excel in fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and enhance regional economic growth.

One of my strengths is I really love people and that has been true at the chamber, Don Noyes Chevrolet and NSN as well as Kiwanis. I have been always able to be on the same page as older people in all my jobs as in our demographic area that is the biggest part of our population.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

North Country Chamber of Commerce
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed strategic partnerships to enhance community engagement and promote local businesses.
  • Oversaw program development and implementation for regional economic growth initiatives.
  • Facilitated board meetings, ensuring alignment on organizational objectives and priorities.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to drive membership growth and retention strategies.
  • Increased membership from 67-126

Sports Broadcaster

Northeast Sports Network
01.2014 - Current
  • Delivered live sports commentary and analysis for various events, enhancing audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with production teams to coordinate broadcasts, ensuring seamless execution of live coverage.
  • Developed in-depth research on teams and athletes, producing insightful pre-game and post-game reports.
  • Managed social media platforms to promote content, increasing viewership and fan interaction significantly.
  • Broadcasted over 800 games and over 15 state championship games

Sales Manager and Sports Editor

The News and Sentinel
01.2001 - 08.2024

Increased ad sales and added seasonal guides

Congratulation pages for three area high schools graduates with senior pictures

Fostered relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer retention and loyalty

Congratulation pages for area high schools when they achieved state finalist or state champs

Covered high school sports at four area high schools as well as youth sports

  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Edited diverse range of articles from breaking news updates to long-form features while maintaining accuracy and clarity in language use.

Sales Associate

Don Noyes Chevrolet
04.2021 - 06.2024
  • Assisted customers in identifying vehicle features and benefits, enhancing overall sales experience.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inventory and promotions to drive customer engagement.
  • Coordinated vehicle test drives, ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction during evaluations.
  • Streamlined sales processes by implementing effective follow-up strategies with potential buyers.
  • Led dealership in gross profits per sales back end

Education

High School Diploma -

Colebrook Academy
Colebrook, NH
06-1976

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Program management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

Director of local American Red Cross Blood Drives,

President Colebrook Kiwanis Club current

Two other terms as President

big role in having the first NH Governor's Executive Council Meeting ever north of Berlin NH, {Pittsburg,NH} July 2025

President Colebrook Booster Club 2001-Present

Bowled on World Candlepin Bowling Tour

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Colebrook Kiwanis Club
  • Colebrook Booster Club
  • SAL American Legion Post #47 Canaan, Vermont

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave

Quote

Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser

Interests

All New England sports teams, seeing them live, theatre,travel

Timeline

Executive Director

North Country Chamber of Commerce
06.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Don Noyes Chevrolet
04.2021 - 06.2024

Sports Broadcaster

Northeast Sports Network
01.2014 - Current

Sales Manager and Sports Editor

The News and Sentinel
01.2001 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Colebrook Academy