06/15/2026
We are pleased to announce Brian Shankey as our new President & CEO. Brian brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership, fundraising expertise, and volunteer management experience to the organization. He will officially begin on Monday, July 13th, leading the Chamber as it continues its mission to strengthen the regional business community and enhance the quality of life in Greater Nashua.
Brian currently serves as the Executive Director for the American Heart Association Northern New England. He is responsible for overseeing all fundraising activities and volunteer leadership across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Central Massachusetts, with a total revenue responsibility of 2 M.
Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Psychology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Master’s degree in Business from Cambridge College. Brian, his wife Jess, daughter Alexa, and son Aidan have been proud New Hampshire residents since 2009. We are excited to bring Brian into the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce as we head into the next 100 years of work in the community.
“I am honored to join the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce and look forward to building relationships throughout the community,” said Brian. “Greater Nashua has a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and economic vitality. I am excited to become part of that momentum, support our members, and work alongside business and community leaders to help the region continue to grow and thrive.”
