Peggy Bell

HR Generalist

Peggy started with us in 2006 as a part-time HR/Payroll Assistant and then became an HR Generalist.   Pre-LG, Peggy worked over a decade in H.R. in a variety of industries. She is an alum from Bryant College in Smithfield, RI (Bachelor’s) and the University of Maine – Orono (MBA).

Interesting fact - I’ve lived in six different states (ME, NH, MA, NJ, NY, IL).

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Traveling and visiting with my kids who are in college – one in St. Louis, MO and the other in Boulder, CO.

Why Leddy? Not only do I respect the Company’s commitment to helping others find employment, I appreciate that management truly cares about the employees and ensures they have a good work/life balance.

Laura Brunson

Marketing Specialist

Laura started with us in 2013 as a Resource Specialist (Staffing Manager) and then transitioned into marketing. Pre-LG, she worked 3 years in marketing promotion and 7 years combined in customer service and office management. Laura is an alum of Pensacola Christian College (B.S. in Marketing).

Interesting fact - My old soul has a love for the roaring 20’s era where flappers and top hats ruled the world with class and sophistication - Everyone loves a speakeasy!  Love a broad range of music, from the swing of Jazz & classics of Broadway to the aggressive riffs of metal.  

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Playing & teaching piano and fishing; could eat pickles for the rest of my life and have been to 5 different countries, so far! 

 Why Leddy?  I love that I go to work every day and know that our entire team is in the business of changing lives and impacting people in a really positive way. Not only do we assist individuals with employment, but the leadership of Leddy supports its employees, treats everyone with respect and we all have a voice. We also have fun! 

Jennifer “Jen” Burton

Internal Team - Accounting

Jen started with us in 2015 as a member of the A/R department.  Pre-LG her career spanned retail banking, transitioning to Residential Mortgages, changing paths to Retail Management and then landing with us in the Accounting Dept. She’s an alum of UNH with a BA in Political Science.

Interesting fact  - I notice time passing as my 3 young boys grow, they are now 9, 11 and 12. Sometimes I just don’t feel like life is busy enough so the family has a Cattery hobby (breed purebred Ragdoll cats) as well as “farm”.  There are 20 plus chickens, numerous blueberry bushes, apple/pear trees and a veggie garden you could play soccer in!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … With any ‘down’ time I like to play Candy Crush online, read a nice long novel (apocalyptic is my fave) or visit the ocean to listen to the surf; of course, I’d be eating anything chocolate to make the day complete!

Cassandra Carroll

Staffing Coordinator, Rutland, VT

Cassandra started with us in 2017 as a Resource Specialist (Staffing Manager)  then quickly realized that supporting/coordinating and helping out on the candidate side of things was more along the lines of what she wanted.  Pre-LG she spent 4 years in retail. Cassandra is an alum of Mercyhurst University, with a degree in English.

Interesting fact - I am a movie trivia buff.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby …  I love to knit and write stories in my spare time.

Why Leddy?- It’s a great working environment. I love being able to help people and to continue using my customer service skills in a new career. The company is really supportive and open to being flexible and is all about training and teaching. 

Susannah Chance

VP Human Resources

Susannah started with us in 1996 as a Resource Specialist, promoted to RVP, then ultimately VP HR.  She designs and delivers training (which includes our extensive archive of webinars) for both our internal team and to local businesses on a variety of H.R. and leadership subjects. Pre-LG, she worked for 5 years in a scientific training organization. Susannah is an alum of Iowa State University earning both her BBA and MBA.

Interesting fact - recently hiked R2R (rim to rim) in a day at the Grand Canyon.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … outside – whether hiking, gardening, or with my dogs.

Why Leddy? The work we do is so impactful – we connect people to life-changing opportunities. I could do that work in many places, but I do it at Leddy because we are committed to working collaboratively, honestly, and ethically. I can’t imagine working anywhere else.

Becky Fecteau

Regional Director, Dover, NH

Becky joined the company in 2008 as a part-time WOU Recruiter, then joined Leddy Group on a part-time basis in March 2010 as a Resource Specialist. She served in a dual role until December 2011 when she transitioned to full time with Leddy Group and worked as Staffing Manager, covering the Dover and Portland, ME markets.  She was promoted to Regional Director of the NH Seacoast market in June 2013. Pre-LG, Becky worked in office management and spent 10 years at Paychex.

Interesting fact -  Met my husband while vacationing in Puerto Rico. Love to cook and eat Spanish food.  Spend most of my free time at baseball games watching my two sons play for UMass Lowell and Seacoast Pirates and have family members and friends who play in the MLB ...  so baseball is life in my house!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I love being on the beach because of the sun, sand, and people watching! You can find me at Old Orchard Beach in Maine or Playa Crashboat in Isabela, PR during any free time that I have! I LOVE to gamble and recently went to Las Vegas for the first time where I may have found my people!

Why Leddy?  Found Leddy Group by accident, fell in love with the industry and company and cannot imagine doing anything else for the rest of my life!  I love that I learn something new every single day!  Are you looking for a new job or employee???

Megan Gooch

Staffing Manager, Lebanon, NH

Megan started with us in 2018 in her current role as a Staffing Manager. Pre-LG, she was an Executive/Admin Assistant and a Small Business Manager/Event Coordinator. Megan is an alum of Coastal Carolina University and graduated with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Health Promotion.

Interesting fact - I recently checked off a bucket list experience of swimming with sharks in Hawaii!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Traveling.

Why Leddy? Drawn to Leddy by my interest in recruiting and making a difference.

Stephanie Hadik

Internal Team - Accounting

Stephani started with us in 2013. Pre-LG, she spent 15 years as a Human Resources professional in the legal and health care sectors.  She is an alum of St. Anselm College with a degree in Sociology.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby …  I love to spend my free time with family and friends, especially on the mountain skiing.

Why Leddy? Excellent work/life balance.  Supportive team atmosphere.

Sue Hamel

Internal Team - Payroll Manager

Sue started with us in 2017 in our Accounts Payable department and shortly thereafter she was promoted to Payroll Manager. Pre-LG, she worked 10 years in the Waste to Energy Market and prior to that 20 Years in Manufacturing/Distribution of Intrinsic Safety Devices.  Sue worked full time while attending Northern Essex CC and earned a B.A. from Boston University and a B.S. from the Naval Academy.

Interesting fact  - I have 9 Grand Bison, 4 Grand Cats, and 1 Grand Dog?

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Favorite pastime is wine tasting!

Why Leddy? I joined Work Opportunities because the job offered the chance to work for a company with a focus on helping others. In the accounting department, we are supporting the folks in the field that work tirelessly to place people with or without barriers in rewarding positions.

Caitlin Handy

Staffing Coordinator, Bedford, NH

Caitlin started with us in 2018 as a Resource Specialist. Pre- LG, she spent 6 years in retail at a spa with 1 of those years as assistant manager. She maintains her license as a cosmetologist, still working weddings and side gigs. She attended Michael’s Beauty School of Hair Design and Esthetics.

Interesting fact -  3^rdgeneration working with Leddy Group!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Love outdoor activities (Camping, hiking, kayaking) always enjoy spending time with the family.

Why Leddy? I have always enjoyed being someone that others can go to. Helping people find a career and making them happy is the biggest reward and is life-changing for the candidates and for myself. My biggest passion my whole life has been to be there for others and help in any way that I can, whether if it’s to help them see their own beauty with cosmetology or find their dream job as a Staffing Manager.

Gayle Henderson

CTO

Gayle started with us in 2016 as our CTO. Pre-LG, she had over 25 years in Accounting, HR, culture, operations, staffing, sales, marketing, project management, software implementations, and technology.  Gayle is an alum of St. John Fisher College ( BS in Accounting).

Interesting fact - I love to travel!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … my family, dog, walking, skiing, the beach, general outdoors.

Why Leddy? Great people with a wonderful mission. I feel like indirectly I’m helping people find jobs and changing peoples’ lives in a positive way.

Amy Heuer

HR & Risk Manager

Amy started with the LG the HR team in 2017. Pre-LG, she spent almost 10 years in hospitality and 4 years in retail with a local family-owned business. Amy earned a BA in Communications from UNH and an MBA from Franklin Pierce University with a focus in HR Management.  She is also an SHRM certified professional.

Interesting fact -  I have an 8-pound Chiweenie named Jax that I adopted when I joined the Leddy HR Team.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I enjoy going to New York City to see Broadway musicals.

Why Leddy? I love that we are a family-owned and operated, woman-led business that always puts people first and changes lives every day!

Katie Lambert

Contracts Administrator

Katie started with us in 2006 – taking a one-year hiatus after the birth of her 1^stchild. She had initially applied for a temporary job through Leddy after college and was immediately placed on an assignment.  After that one assignment, she was hired to the internal accounting team in payroll and then transitioned to her current role as Contracts Administrator.  Katie is an alum of Colby-Sawyer.

Interesting fact - We have two boys so I have become a Pokemon master!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Reading (non-children books)!! Spending time with the boys.

Why Leddy? There are so many opportunities and everyone is extremely nice and fun to work with! I love our mission and am grateful to be a part of it.

Daynia Langlois

Sr. Staffing Manager, Lebanon, NH

Daynia started with us in 2017 as a Resource Specialist and was promoted to her current role as Sr. Staffing Manager. Pre-LG, she worked several years in HR (payroll & onboarding) and many years in the health industry as a Health Unit Coordinator and nurse. Daynia graduated from River Valley Community College.

Interesting fact - I have an obsession with purses … I own over 200.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I love spending time with my husband and two kids Emma and Hunter.

Why Leddy? I chose Leddy because of their presence in the community. They are well known as a great staffing agency who changes lives in the Upper Valley.

Jessica LaPaglia

Regional Director, HR, Accounting & Finance, Executive Assistants

Jessica started with us in 2005 as the Recruiting Manager for the Work Opportunities Recruiting team. After helping us hire MANY of our internal hires, Jessica transferred to Leddy Group in 2014 working in our general staffing offices then officially started our Leddy HR Staffing (previously known as Spectrum Consulting) in 2015. Pre-LG, Jessica worked for 10 years in HR, Recruiting & HR Management at Shaw’s Supermarkets.  Jessica is an alum of Notre Dame College in Manchester, NH ( BA in Elementary/Special Education).

Interesting fact – I am a marathon & ½ marathon runner and enjoy running races in the community. (something Jessica won’t share is that her internal nickname is J-la!)

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I love to travel and spend time with my family.

Why Leddy? I love connecting with people and making a difference in their lives.

Mary Leddy

Mary started with us in 1990 right out of college and has worked in every position with our sister company, Work Opportunities Unlimited, AND with Leddy Group. She is an alum of UNH, majoring in English, and earned her MBA from SNHU.

Interesting fact - Mary will never say this but we’ll say this … the values and morals of this company emanate from her.

Favorite past time ... golf, travel, and wine.

Why Leddy? My last name LOL!!!

Fran Lefavour

Worker’s Comp Guru

Fran started with us in 1992 as a WC Risk Manager …let’s use her words exactly…

I started as WC Witch with Leddy to consultant with Leddy HR to a consultant to Spectrum to inbox dragon at Spectrum HR to a consultant at Leddy and inbox dragon at Leddy HR to “is that old lady still alive?”Her prior work experience spans 41 years in HR!!

Interesting fact - I am still alive and working at almost 74 and no one can get rid of me.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby… drinking, Harvey’s bakery vanilla birthday cakes, travel to the Caribbean, counted cross stitch, crocheting hats for Pease Greeters to give to service men.

Why Leddy?  Can’t wait to see what happens next!!

Dawn Mackay

Staffing Manager, Rutland, VT

Dawn started with the company in 2016. She had initially applied for a temporary assignment and was recruited for an internal role and has been a Staffing Manager since then.   Pre-LG she spent 15 years in Restaurant Management. Dawn is an alum of Castleton University.

Interesting fact -  I love animals.  We've always had pets growing up, everything from cats and dogs to horses and hedgehogs, and now as an adult, I spend an embarrassing amount of money donating to animal rescues.  If I won the lottery, I would spend it all on animal rescue and travel.  

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I really like traveling and exploring.  While I want to see the whole world, Vermont is my FAVORITE place in the Summertime and it's far too short, so I love to spend as much time during the much too short Summer season exploring.

Why Leddy?  Once I learned more about who and what Leddy Group is - their Core values and goals, I realized I wanted to be a part of it.  It allows me to use and expand on all of the skills I've been gaining up until this point in my career and combines it with helping employees and employers connect.  I also enjoy that my job allows me to connect with my community and that Leddy Group encourages us to be an active part of our community.  

Patty McGrail

Senior VP

Patty began her career with Leddy Group in May 1994 as a Staffing Coordinator; promoted to Branch Manager in 1997; to Vice President in 1998, and to her current role of Senior Vice President June 2007.  Patty has been with us since we launched Leddy Group in 1994 … touching every division, every market, every aspect of the business. Pre- LG, she worked 9 years at a national warehouse and distribution center as a Manager for their customer service department.

Interesting fact -  My husband, Tom and I just started taking cooking and dance classes.  I’ll be able to teach everyone how to salsa dance in no time... Haha – NOT!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … enjoy snowmobiling, boating, motorcycle riding, kayaking, and snowshoeing but most of all enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Why Leddy? So many reasons – I can’t even imagine not working for the company, it’s like my 2^ndfamily! The organization has awarded me the opportunity to grow and develop new skills, every day!  The gratification received each and every day as we change the lives of so many people is unspeakable.

Kelsey Morrison

Staffing Manager, Dover, NH

Kelsey started with us in 2018 as a Staffing Manager at LG Dover. Pre-LG, Kelsey spent nearly a decade within Hospitality and Hospitality MGMT.  She’s an alum of the University of Delaware (B.S. in Hospitality Management).

Interesting fact- According to family legend, I am related to Meriwether Lewis of Lewis and Clark!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Love to cook (cheese fondue is a favorite dish). Favorite place is my family’s camp in Ontario, Canada.

Why Leddy? Leddy Group is an active member of the New England community working to better the lives of our people as well as the growth of our economy and local businesses. Caring about people and working with people to better their lives is super important to me, and it is a philosophy of the company. Each day is a new learning experience!

Tanya Ouellette

Internal Team - Payroll

Tanya started with us in 2005 working with Jessica in the internal recruiting team conducting an interview and searching for candidates, posting jobs for internal hire and then eventually joining the payroll team.  Pre-LG, Tanya worked for 16 years at Shaw’s Supermarkets – starting as a cashier at 16 and then moved to Assistant customer service manager and then finally, personnel coordinator. She is an alum of SNHU earning a bachelor’s in Business Studies with a concentration in HR Management.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I love to read and go camping with my family.

Why Leddy? I like that we strive to help all people find the perfect job match.

Pam Patten

Sr. Staffing Manager, Dover, NH

Pam joined Leddy Group through the acquisition of her former employer, Staffing Sense in August of 2019. We are so happy she decided to join our team! Her staffing experience includes visiting nurses and general staffing. Pam is an alum of Plymouth State.

Interesting fact - I have a twin and a burning desire to skydive!

Favorite past time ... Cycling, running, watching kids play sports and spending time with family and friends.

Why Leddy? I feel they are a great organization that has the same values as I do.

Tim Provencal

Systems Analyst & Administrator

Tim joined our IT team in 2017.  He is the “go-to person” for anything IT. Pre-LG Tim was a software trainer and application developer for many years. He’s an alum of St. Bonaventure University.

Interesting fact - I lived in the small village of Amachuma, Bolivia for 4 years with my wife and two small kids.  I tried to learn to speak Aymara and got acclimated to life at 13,500 feet above sea level.  Some kids taught me how to scare away dogs by pitching rocks at them with a traditional sling.  I never hit any – but I scared a few!  I haven’t practiced much lately but I might be the best sling user at LG!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I’m a voracious reader and always have at least two books going!  I’m a Lord of the Rings nerd and always available to answer questions about hobbits or the wandering of the elves in the elder days.  I love to cook and I’m obsessed with good pizza. I’m currently helping David Dwyer sample and rate all pizza parlors within one mile of every regional office!

Why Leddy? I couldn’t ask for a more collaborative and professional workplace.  No matter what Team you are on at Leddy, we are all motivated to support each other and to help each other overcome obstacles.  Even in stressful situations, people are focused, cool, and effective.

Todd Robertson

IT Director

Todd joined our IT team as the IT Director in 2016. Pre-LG, he worked in IT for 5 years and prior to that, in Higher Ed for 8 years.  He’s an alum of Idaho State University.

Interesting fact - I stepped on a rattlesnake and lived to tell about it.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I play music – Upright bass is my favorite.

Why Leddy? I’ve never worked for a company that cares for its team members as much as Leddy.  I believe in the mission, and I believe in the employees.

Michael Salmonsen

Internal Team - Accounting

Mike started with the company in 2016 after graduating from UNH with a B.S. in Finance. Pre-LG Mike was a full-time student at UNH.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … golf

Sue Sheehan

Sr. Staffing Manager, Engineering

Sue started with us in 2012 as a member of the sales team. She then transitioned into her current role as Staffing Manager for the Engineering specialty. Pre-LG, Sue worked in recruiting, sales and customer service roles. She’s an alum of Keene State College (BS in Business Management).

Interesting fact - Former D2 athlete.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … watching my kids play sports, golfing when I have time and networking.

Why Leddy?  I sincerely like helping people. I take great pride in assisting companies to find great employees and candidates getting their dream jobs! Personally, I like the flexibility it affords me to be a career person and raise my family. 

Kory Sirmaian

Senior Staffing Manager, Accounting & Finance

Kory started with us in 2019. Pre-LG, he was a Retail Regional Manager for 27 years (apparel & footwear) and prior to that was a partner in an MA CPA firm for 10 years.  Kory is an alum of UMASS, Lowell ( B.S. in Business Administration, Major; Accounting).

Interesting fact – I like to DJ 70’s and 80’s dance parties.  Give up the funk!

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I like playing and following sports: Golf, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Biking, and Paddle Boarding.

Why Leddy? I wanted to join a regional company where the employees are valued and appreciated and community involvement and giving back is a priority.

Jeanne Tebbetts

New Hire Liaison & Marketing Support

Jeanne started with us in 2013 in a part-time role supporting the internal Recruiting Team. She now serves in a dual function helping to on-board all internal new hires and supports our marketing team.  Pre LG, Jeanne worked in property management. She’s an alum from UNH – Durham with a B.A. in English.

Interesting fact - I’ve run in 3 marathons.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Learning acoustic guitar; learning about wine; reading; guilty pleasure? Watching Hallmark movies.

Why Leddy? Leddy Group’s commitment to its mission is embodied by its team. Finding a company to work with/for that conducts business in line with its mission statement is a motivator!

Lindsay Tebbetts

Staffing Manager, Concord, NH

Lindsay started with us in 2017 as a placement auditor and then moved into the Staffing Manager role for LG Dover shortly thereafter.  As of June 2019, Lindsay transferred to the Concord office. Pre-LG, she worked as an adoption counselor for 6 years with New Hampshire Humane Society and prior to that worked in a school for 2 years as a para-educator. Lindsay is an alum of Wheaton College, Norton, MA with a degree in Education & Psychology.

Interesting fact  - recently picked up the banjo and started taking lessons.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … Animals! Horses, dogs, paddle boarding with the dogs, hiking.

Why Leddy? Why not?! Just kidding!  The flexibility within the organization to move to different positions, different offices, the ability to try new things and to always let new ideas be known are what keeps me here.  Plus, the coworkers are pretty great!

Marcia Welsh

Controller

Marcia started with us in 2015 first as an Assistant Controller then moved into the Controller role in 2018.  Pre-LG, she was a mortgage loan officer for 17 years along with both public and private accounting experience. Marcia is an alum of SNHU.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby ... walking, beach, kayaking.

Why Leddy? You can do accounting in all industries but is it good to know that you are supporting team members that make positive changes in so many individual’s lives.

Alie Wood

Staffing Manager - Accounting & Finance; Executive & Administrative Assistants

Alie started with us in 2016 as a Resource Specialist (Staffing Manager) in our HR specialty and then our general staffing market in Bedford.  She is now a Staffing Manager with Accounting/Finance & Executive Admin.  Pre-LG, Alie spent 9 years in higher education managing archaeological research projects, students, and employees and 3 years in residence life. She is an alum of James Madison University.

Interesting fact - I was an All-New England bassoonist in high school.

Favorite indulgence, past time, hobby … I love British murder mysteries.

Why Leddy? I wanted to work for a unique company in the industry that truly cares about finding the right fit, whether it’s employment opportunities for individuals or talented candidates for its customers.

Steve Wood

CEO

Steve Wood is President and CEO of Work Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. He joined the company as Vice President of Planning and Chief Financial Officer in 1996 and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in 2000. Pre-LG Steve spent seventeen years in the banking industry in Maine and New Hampshire and five years growing his consulting practice in strategic planning, organizational change, and financial management. Steve was also an adjunct faculty member at SNHU for from 1994-2013.  Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and received his MBA from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  

Interesting fact – I lived all over the U.S. as a child – my father was an Admiral in the Coast Guard.  As an Eagle Scout, I participated in President Nixon’s 1968 inauguration and…I have met every President except Jimmy Carter since meeting President Nixon.

Favorite past time … Small boat sailing; playing with my young granddaughter.

Why Leddy? The Leddy’s and our mission are the only mission I have ever been able to personally commit to!

Marc Yesh

Sr. Staffing Manager, Engineering, North Shore & Merrimack Valley, MA

Marc relocated from the metro Detroit area to the New Hampshire seacoast to join the Leddy Group Engineering team in August of 2019. His experience includes financial, software and engineering recruiting.  Marc is an alum of U. Michigan (Go Blue!)  Sadly, as a Detroit Lions fan, Marc finds himself in the minority!

Interesting fact - 2 that are unrelated … I have a twin brother! I love to wear “funky” socks!

Favorite past time ... I like to be outdoors as often as possible and I am a numismatic! (coin collector)

Why Leddy?  The combination of amazing core values, established practices, and new markets made it an easy decision to join the team.