About Us
Founded in 2010, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NHLRAEF) financially supports hospitality-related initiatives. From scholarships to conferences to state competitions, the Foundation supports the education of our current and future workforce by creating and financially contributing to educational opportunities.
Our Vision: As the philanthropic foundation of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association, we enhance the industry’s service to the public through education, promotion of career opportunities, and community engagement.
Our Mission: The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation is committed to inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders and developing our current generation through the promotion of career pathways, connecting students and industry, and providing scholarships to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education in the hospitality industry. The New Hampshire Hospitality Employee Relief Fund (NHHERF) supports employees of the hospitality industry who are impacted by unforeseen emergencies.
Our Programs
NHLRAEF Board of Directors
NHLRAEF Chair
Kelsey Hayes
Three Chimneys Inn, Durham
​NHLRAEF Secretary/Treasurer
Willow Furey-Calder
Rockywold Deephaven Camps, Holderness
Garrik Berry
ProStart Alumni, The Waumbek, Jefferson
Isabelle Downs
ProStart Alumni, Bario Tacos, Portsmouth
Robert McCarthy
Melan Hotel Group, Bedford
Gary Sheldon
Retired, Center Conway
Mike Somers
NHLRA, Concord
NHLRAEF Vice Chair
Rick Spalding
Heron Point Seafood, Newmarket
Dominic Berry
ProStart Alumni, The Waumbek, Jefferson