Meet the CPCNH Team

Acting General Manager

Henry is responsible for overall organizational management of staff and vendors, ensuring alignment across all departments. He serves as CPCNH's primary point of contact for staff, vendors, and third parties while overseeing program implementation and public affairs. Henry played a key leadership role in the founding, launch, and scaling of the Coalition's operations, services, and staff team.

Director of Member Services

Jackson Kaspari is the Director of CPCNH's Member Services department. As the Director of Member Services, he serves as the primary point of contact and trusted expert advisor ensuring the successful development and launch of Member Community Power programs. He ensures that Member inquiries, request and needs are satisfied.

Jackson manages and oversees internal staff and contracted service providers in the areas of member services, customer service, key accounts and public affairs. He engages in education to advocate for and strengthen New Hampshire’s energy market and has a passion for helping NH communities meet their goals. Jackson holds a PhD in Chemistry and B.S. in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of New Hampshire.

Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Deana Dennis is Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs for CPCNH. She is responsible for leading the Coalition's policy advocacy and engagement with the state legislature, executive branch, and regulatory agencies including the Public Utilities Commission and NH Department of Energy. Deana's career in energy policy spans more than fifteen years in Washington, D.C. and she has worked for leading trade associations and non-profit organizations leading advocacy campaigns in support of various climate, clean energy and clean transportation policy initiatives at the federal and state levels.

Deana is a member of the New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) and Women in Electric Vehicles (WEV), both professional organizations dedicated to empowering women in the energy and EV sectors. She earned a bachelor's degree in government from St. Lawrence University and participated in the Washington Semester at American University. In her spare time, Deana enjoys hiking throughout New England with her dog, Luna.

Director of Projects and Programs

Mark joined CPCNH in May 2024, after more than 20 years of service at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. As a Research Scientist at LBNL, Mark led and conducted research on renewable energy technologies, markets, and policies across the United States and provided technical assistance to a wide array of policymakers and industry stakeholders. Mark's contributions to the field have earned him numerous awards, including the Annual Achievement Award from the Energy Systems Integration Group in 2012 and the Outstanding Partner Award from Wind Powering America in 2009.

Mark's work has had a significant impact on advancing renewable energy markets and policies across the United States, and he looks forward to turning his focus closer to home in New Hampshire. Mark earned his B.A. in History from Dartmouth College in 1991, graduating cum laude, and completed an interdisciplinary M.A. in Energy and Resources from the University of California at Berkeley in 2001.

Director of Administration

Bobbi-Jo manages the smooth operation of CPCNH by providing administrative support to staff and the Board of Directors. She serves as the primary staff support for CPCNH's Governance & Audit Committees and Board & Member meetings. Key areas of her role include Communication and Collaboration, Accounting and Financial Support, Scheduling and Coordination, Benefits Administration, Data Entry and Reporting, and Training and Development.

Bobbi-Jo comes to CPCNH as the former Director of Governance & Administration at the National Education Association in New Hampshire (NEA-NH) for eight years. She served at the right hand of the Association President as well as the Executive Director and was solely responsible for administering human resources for their staff.

Senior Energy Analyst

Scott May, PhD, is a dynamic professional skilled in software engineering, data science, and algorithm development. With a PhD in Engineering from Caltech and a background in Engineering from Johns Hopkins, he blends technical experience with innovative thinking.

During his tenure at Valence, Scott led the development of networking products for internet intelligence and security. At DeepMarco and Oracle, he excelled in data analysis and product development, contributing significantly to macroeconomic insights and real-time internet routing solutions. Scott's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create a poolside hear rate monitor prototype, showcasing his innovation beyond traditional roles.

With senior positions at Erigo Technologies, Creare, and Toyon Research Corporation, Scott has a proven track record in advanced sensor systems and algorithm development. Scott's blend of academic rigor, entrepreneurial flair, and industry experience makes him a sought-after leader in technology and innovation.

Communications Manager

Nick Gosling brings over eight years of experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, and public engagement. Before joining CPCNH, he held communications roles at the University of New Hampshire and Mt. Hood Community College, where he led content strategy, media relations, social media, and marketing efforts. His background in journalism, including reporting on government and environmental issues, has shaped his ability to translate complex topics into accessible and engaging messaging.

Throughout his career, Nick has worked across multiple sectors, from higher education to public policy, helping organizations develop outreach strategies that enhance visibility and engagement. He has extensive experience in digital content creation, inbound marketing, and audience development, with a focus on using data-driven insights to inform communication strategies. Nick holds a Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of New Hampshire.

Clerk & Administrative Assistant

Laura Van Sant joined CPCNH in November 2025 as Clerk & Administrative Assistant. In this role, she supports CPCNH’s Board of Directors and Committees by coordinating meetings, maintaining public records, and ensuring compliance with New Hampshire’s Right to Know Law. She also assists staff across departments by managing logistics, documentation, and day-to-day administrative needs.

Laura brings decades of experience in administrative and legal support roles across education, law, and nonprofit sectors. She spent nearly 12 years as a Paralegal and Legal Assistant in East Kingston, NH, before working in school district operations and human resources in the Lakes Region. Most recently, she served as Executive Assistant and Board Clerk at GREEN Charter Schools in South Carolina, where she supported the Executive Director and managed all board-related functions. A longtime New Hampshire resident and proud mother of three, Laura is happy to be back in the Lakes Region.