CRDC STAFF

Stephen A. Heavener, CEcD, EDFP, Executive Director

Mr. Heavener has 28 years of success in economic and community development in 7 states. He has 12 years of experience in northern New England. Mr. Heavener directs the operation of CRDC pursuant to policies established by the Board of Directors. Supervises all staff. Promotes CRDC financial assistance programs and structures loan packages and works closely with towns, cities, and counties throughout New Hampshire on economic development consulting. Manages real estate development activities and develops new programs and policies in consultation with the Board of Directors.

Elizabeth F. Segal, Assistant Director/Senior Loan Officer

In addition to overseeing all of CRDC’s lending activities Ms. Segal assists Mr. Heavener in managing the fiscal affairs of the corporation, preparing budgets and financial reports to the Board of Directors, and other administrative matters. Ms. Segal has been with CRDC since 1994.

Kimberly Imbriglio, Loan Administrator

Ms. Imbriglio joined CRDC in August 2005. Her primary duties include servicing both CRDC’s SBA 504 and Economic Development loan portfolios, preparing loan closing documentation, and attending loan closings. Ms. Imbriglio has more than seventeen years of banking experience including three years as a commercial banking assistant. She holds a B.S. degree in Business from Worcester State College and an M.B.A. degree from Anna Maria College.

Elizabeth M. Sweeney, Loan Officer/Economic Development Associate

Ms. Sweeney Joined CRDC in May 2008. She is responsible for CRDC’s focus on direct business lending and SBA 504 Loans, while assisting with the management of existing portfolios as well as expanded lender outreach and RLF marketing, economic development consulting, and grant writing. Ms. Sweeney worked for New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority since 1998 as manager of the CDBG grant program and NH tax credit investments. She also was worked closely with the ten Regional Economic Development Corporations throughout New Hampshire and she adds tremendous value to CRDC’s efforts to broaden its collaborative activities. Sweeney has also worked as credit manager and controller for several private firms adding to her knowledge and familiarity with private business operations and finance. She also has substantial commercial lending experience having worked at First NH Bank and BankEast in Manchester and Marine Midland Bank in New York City. She earned an MBA in Finance from NYU and currently resides in Henniker.

Rebecca Spencer, Office Manager

Ms. Spencer, who joined CRDC in June 2007, provides administrative and marketing support to the organization. She processes the mail, creates correspondence and reports, coordinates advertising and press, organizes and maintains files, assists lending staff with processing loan applications and closings, and coordinates meetings for board, committees and staff.