L. Cheryl Freed

Who I am
A Baby Boomer through and through, I would still like to teach the world to sing. After all, my father is a professional musician (drummer and vocalist). Didn't everyone grow up with a full set of drums in the living room, jam sessions and singing in harmony everyday?

Pontiac, MI is my hometown (yes that is where they used to build Pontiac automobiles). I have six brothers. I survived the racial tension of the late 60s and forced busing of the early 70s. Those events helped mold me into the person I am today.

I was the first person in my family to graduate from college. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education from Oakland University in Rochester, MI and an MBA from Rivier College in Nashua, NH.

My husband, Jim, of 30+ years works for EMC. We have two dogs, Gigi and Katie and several old cars.

What I do
I do just about everything except practice law, and I'd do that if they'd let me!, I've even repaired the toilet when the handle broke. I try to keep the office running smoothly and on an even keel, not always an easy task with the characters we have running around this place! We have spent years cultivating a culture and climate where our clients and visitors are comfortable in the office. My listening skills are top-notch. I have been in many situations where I was unable to get a word in edgewise. I am also the confidant of many; your secrets are safe with me.

My true forte is with numbers and money. I've tracked hundreds of millions of dollars through our many accounts over the years and never lost a penny, although Scott keeps saying he wishes I would find a few extra pennies in his bank account!

What I've done
I served on the boards of the Humane Society for Greater Nashua (1998 - 2007), Greater Nashua Federal Credit Union (2001 - 2004), and Girls, Inc. (1996 - 2000). I am currently in the process of deciding what to do next but I'm sure it will involve an environmental component.

I have worked on various committees for the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce and am a graduate of Leadership Greater Nashua Class of 2002.

What else I do
A former President and Current Member of the New Hampshire Spinners & Dyers Guild, my hobbies include Spinning, Knitting, Dyeing and Reading

My interests are varied and eclectic -- Education, Animal Welfare, History, the Environment, Astronomy

Learning is important to me. I am currently pursuing my second Masters, in Knitting. My future business card will read BS in Ed, MBA, and MK. How cool is that?

I am the co-creator of Spring Pie Festival and National Pie Week. I also celebrate Pi Day!