Julie Palmeri, a Concord native, is the Executive Director of Concord Housing + Redevelopment. Before joining CH+R, Palmeri worked in residential property management in several states across the country, including Maryland and Hawaii, where her work received award-winning recognition. Her strong management skills and the vision to see complex projects through to completion provide her with the ability to formulate strategic plans to guide Concord’s housing and redevelopment efforts.
Julie sees a Concord with a bright future filled with tremendous potential. As the organization’s Executive Director, she stands ready to parter with companies and organizations throughout the region to bring financing, construction, renovation, and operational practices to housing and neighborhood redevelopment.
Palmeri graduated from Concord High School and Northern Arizona University. She holds multiple professional certifications, including HUD certificated Affordable Housing Manager. She is also a private pilot, having earned her pilot’s license for single-engine planes.
Tom Buckman heads up Concord Housing + Redevelopment’s Special Projects group. Buckman will work on creating and fostering partnerships with government, businesses, developers and residents to identify and evaluate opportunities for CH+R. He will also play a key role in assuring that those identified opportunities turn into safe and affordable housing in the Capital City area.
Buckman has more than thirty years of experience in residential construction, project development and project management. He has worked for several construction companies building homes and apartment complexes in the Lakes Region and Concord area. He has acted as foreman on many projects, and estimates that he has built over 300 single family homes during his career. Buckman lives in Concord with his wife Crystal.
Buckman’s role on the Concord Housing + Redevelopment team is a unique opportunity to set a new standard for innovative, progressive development and management of affordable community housing and other development projects that will drive Concord’s growth. His experience, vision, and strategic acumen will ensure that every available partnership is leveraged for the community’s benefit.
With over 25 years of dedicated service at Concord Housing Authority, Dawn LaClair has become a driving force behind programs that empower families and strengthen communities. As the Director of the Resident Success Program, Dawn brings a visionary approach to helping low-income residents achieve financial independence, access educational opportunities, and pursue homeownership.
Known for blending strategic thinking with heartfelt commitment, Dawn has led initiatives that transform housing support into long-term stability. Her expertise spans program design, evidence-based coaching, partnership development, and compliance with ever-evolving regulations. Whether refining outreach materials or securing funding, Dawn remains focused on impact—measuring success not just in metrics, but in lives changed.
Her leadership inspires collaboration across sectors, expanding the reach of CHA’s services and elevating the voices of families working toward self-sufficiency. Dawn’s mission is simple but powerful: build stronger futures, one household at a time.
In Dawn’s free time she loves spending time with family and friends.
Jackie retired in October 2016 from the City of Concord where she served as Director of Concord Human Services for 15 years. Prior to that, she worked for 20 years in various positions with low-income families and individuals, and the immigrant population in Manchester. Jackie is currently on the Family Promise board, serves as agency coordinator for the Holiday Basket program for the Capital Region Food program and is on the Mayor’s Joint Taskforce for Child Hunger. She has also served on the CATCH board and two committees working to end homelessness in Concord. Jackie is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire.
Peter is President of Orr & Reno, P.A., a long established Concord law firm. He has been at Orr & Reno since 1988. Peter helps entrepreneurs throughout the Northeast in the sale and purchase of businesses with an emphasis on the hospitality industry. Peter is a past Chair of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and the Concord Boys and Girls Club and serves as a board member for NHPR, The NH Business Committee for the Arts, and Education for All Children. He lives in Concord with his wife Ellen and has two college-aged sons.
Jim has lived in the Concord, with his wife and two daughters, since 1985. He was employed with Rural Development, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, for forty years. At Rural Development, Jim served as an Asset Manager, responsible for the operation of approximately 100 rental properties in New Hampshire and the Virgin Islands. Jim was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2003. His current term runs until 2013.
Jerry joined The Friends Program in Concord in 2007 and currently serves as the Executive Director. Prior to joining The Friends Program, Jerry was a member of the Concord Police Department for more than 27 years. He spent his last six years on the force serving as Chief of Police. Jerry currently serves on the Merrimack County United Way Campaign Cabinet and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Capital Area Food Program. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Concord. Jerry also currently serves on the City of Concord’s Housing Commission. He is a former board member of CATCH Neighborhood Housing and New Futures where he served as Board Chair. Jerry and his wife Susan live in Concord and have three grown children.
Dana is the owner of Capital Construction LLC. He has worked in commercial construction in New England for over 35 years since getting his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from UNH. He has built and renovated many properties in Concord throughout his career. Dana has lived in Concord since 1993. He is an avid runner and cyclist and has three grown children.
Jason relocated to Concord from Rhode Island and has resided in New England for a decade. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he joined the Concord Housing team in the summer of 2022. With 30 years of expertise in facilities and project management as well as maintenance, Jason is eager to contribute to the ongoing success of Concord Housing and Redevelopment. He is passionate about charitable work and has been involved with Shriners International and Shriners Hospital for Children for 25 years. Jason currently resides in Northern New Hampshire with his wife and children, and in his leisure time, he enjoys gardening, beekeeping, and supporting his children in organized sports.