Meet Our Mentors
SCORE Merrimack Valley has mentors who come from all sectors of the business community that can help with your small business at no cost. They are executives, owners, and entrepreneurs who have committed themselves to sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
Our Mentors
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Government Regulations & Contracting
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
My career experience involved serving as a program manager assuring that products and systems for the Department of... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
I am a Certified Mentor with 35 years experience in product development and manufacturing. Broad experience gained as... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
VP Finance and CFO, Consolidated Bathurst, Canada; Controller, Ingersol Rand, Canada; Civil Engineer, Stone and Webster... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Experience in the strategic creation and expansion of small businesses and non-profits. Through his experience in non-... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
Technology business based experience. Done several new business startups as CEO COO. Experience in venture capital... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I can bring organization and planning skills to small businesses, as well as share practical experience in operational... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Government Regulations & Contracting
Operations
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
I have been a business owner for over 15 years. I have extensive knowledge in many aspects of how to grow a business,... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Operations
Strategy & Planning
I can help assess business start-up factors as well as help improve business performance in operations and finance.... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Technology
25 years in the computer and peripheral industries with assignments from product mangement to subsidiary manger
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Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
I can help turn your idea into an exciting business opportunity and grow your business. As an experienced manager,... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Owned, founded, merged and acquired many businesses in my career with total fiscal responsibility using and placing... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Technology
Been mostly in the high tech field ranging from positions in Product Management, Customer Service to Marketing. Worked... Read More >
Operations
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Mr. Woerner has developed or invented multiple new products including: laminate materials for microwave... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Joined IBM as a sales representative. After 7 years left IBM to help expand the family furniture and carpet retail... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Non-Profit
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
1) Program Management 2) Process Improvement 3) Business Operations 4) Cost reduction 5) Turnaround time reduction 6)... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Product Development & Manufacturing
Keywords: Startup, business plans, marketing, social media, restaurant, bar, manufacturing, distribution, food
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Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Progressing through the ranks as a driven coach and mentor to Sales Marketing teams, Kerry has had a deep impact on... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Technology
I am a Certified SCORE Mentor with competencies in business planning, business startup, cash flow management and online... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Technology
I can help you with starting, building, and selling a small business. I founded a computer database software... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Accounting & Cash Flow
Strategy & Planning
Technology
A unique blend of skills and knowledge is what I bring to SCORE. One of the things I enjoy the most is helping others.... Read More >
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Broad business experience in design / development, manufacturing, supply chain and management consulting. In addition,... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Human Resources
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Keywords: Accounting, Finance and Cash Flow; Strategic Planning; General Operational Management; Start Up?Business... Read More >
Buying or Selling a Business
Customer Relations
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Strategy & Planning
KEYWORDS: Problem solving, cash flow, employee retention, scheduling, organizational skills, small business, work life... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Full scope Financial Management expertise for domestic and multinational companies. Acquisition from initial purchase... Read More >
Legal Issues
A SCORE mentor since 2012, I assist clients with HR, insurance needs, hiring, business start up and strategies, initial... Read More >
Government Regulations & Contracting
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Keywords: cyber, cyber security, information assurance, information technology, systems thinking.
I can offer 40 years... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Keywords: start-up, cash flow, accounting, operations, continuity, security, emergency preparedness
I help clients... Read More >
Product Development & Manufacturing
Experience in metal processing and textile industries Manufacturing management and plant engineering. Consulting in... Read More >
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
I can help clients who want to increase sales, evaluate sales channels, monitor and report on marketing campaigns,... Read More >
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
With 30 years of experience, I can help business owners in the areas of business to business sales and negotiation.... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
As a result of my work with Arthur Andersen and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and operating my own actuarial... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Worked for national manufacturers of heavy hardware used in concrete construction projects. Positions included roles as... Read More >
Legal Issues
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
MaryAnn is a member of the State of New Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts bars, has her CFCM and CPCM and has... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
As a retired finance professional, I am eager to serve SCORE clients. I can help clients improve their understanding... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
Other
Product Development & Manufacturing
Technology
Over the last 35 years, I have helped start several high tech businesses. While my education is in engineering and... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
I can help SCORE clients as they consider potential entrepreneurship opportunities. SCORE has many resources available... Read More >
Other
I can help you with: Business plan development Go to market strategy Business operations optimization Sales... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Technology
As someone with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, the last 8 as an Executive Chef running... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Background in executive management, sales/marketing, strategic planning, global alliances, business development,... Read More >
Human Resources
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
I can help improve business performance in manufacturing, operations, employee development and process improvement. As... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Financing / Capital
Strategy & Planning
A retired self employed consultant to businesses and individuals of financial matters; and a Lecturing Professor at... Read More >
Non-Profit
Strategy & Planning
Technology
I can help you with launching or expanding a small business in the profit or non-profit sector. I have been a founder... Read More >
Government Regulations & Contracting
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Technology
Multifaceted and performance-focused professional, offering broad-based experience in project management, process... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Tax Planning
Business looking for assistance with accounting, finance, and tax matters can benefit from my thirty eight year career... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Financing / Capital
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
Technology
Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), grant strategy, go-to-market approach, leadership... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Keywords: Finance, Cash Flow, Budgeting, Capital Planning.
Worked in Finance and Accounting for over 35 years in... Read More >
Other
I do IT for a living. I had done consulting for home and business for 14 years. Currently working full time from home... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Business start up including cash flow projections Business Plans
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Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Technology
Worked in the semiconductor industry for 23 years, 20 years with the same company. Second career in commercial real... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Operations
30 years in corporate finance with IBM. Certified Financial Planner after retirement from IBM, mostly pro bono, no... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Legal Issues
Operations
Keywords: banking, collections, litigation, foreclosure, lending, problem resolution, asset recovery
Planning,... Read More >
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Strategy & Planning
Keywords: angels, business plans, new product introductions and projections, new product financials.
I have broad... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Owned and operated, Thermshield, LLC since founding the company in 1990. Sold company in 2011 to Private Equity Group.... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Personal experience of over 40 years with startup, mergers and acquisitions. Understand the dynamics of family business... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Non-Profit
Operations
I can help you with company start-up, launching a franchise, leadership, organizational management, budgeting, debt... Read More >
Operations
I am an operations person at heart, I can help with setting up management tools, costs, inventory, projections and... Read More >
Accounting & Cash Flow
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Human Resources
Non-Profit
Operations
NON PROFIT EXPERT WITH MANY YEARS HELPING CLIENTS. INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERT AND CPA. Over 25 years diversified... Read More >
Business Plans / Startup Assistance
Customer Relations
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
Operations
Product Development & Manufacturing
Strategy & Planning
I can help improve business performance in sales, marketing, operations and logistics.
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Customer Relations
Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
I specialize in influencing people through communications and engagement. I can help new businesses identify the most... Read More >