We're here to help.
We are always available to discuss your local or regional planning challenge, opportunity, or project, even if it doesn’t fit neatly into one of our focus areas.
North Country Council’s staff can be reached by email or by calling (603) 444–6303 and using the appropriate extensions below.
Our Staff
Michelle Moren-Grey
Executive Director
Phone Ext. 2014
mmoren@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2014
mmoren@nccouncil.org
Michelle oversees & guides the Council’s Team & organization. She provides project development; writes & administers grants; raises funds for organizational needs; conducts outreach & stays up to date on regional initiatives. As a life-long resident of the region, she brings real-life experience in natural resource management, the outdoor recreation industry, and entrepreneurship to the Council. In her 11 years with the Council, she has worked in all facets of the organization, from administration to municipal planning, economic and community development. Outside of work can be found enjoying time outside with her husband, son, and daughter.
James Steele
Executive Director
Phone Ext. 2015
jsteele@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2015
jsteele@nccouncil.org
James provides financial oversight to the organization and coordinates planning for special projects such as solid waste, brownfields, and GIS. James has been with the Council for over 15 years. His time with the Council provides experience and a detailed understanding of project management and grant compliance. When not at the office he can be found hiking, working on his house, or enjoying an evening at a good brewpub.
Angela Cleveland
Planning Coordinator
Phone Ext. 2031
acleveland@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2031
acleveland@nccouncil.org
Angie is focused on community and economic development projects at the Council. With nearly 25 years of experience in community, economic development, and resilience planning in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Angie brings her knowledge and passion for creating great communities for all to the Region. She has worked on master plans, housing plans, grant writing, and administration and loves community engagement. Angie has served in numerous leadership roles with the National American Planning Association and the Northern New England and Massachusetts Chapters. She is a proud mother, wife, and guardian of her animals. Angie owns a community café, roastery, and co-working space in Bethlehem.
Nick Altonaga
Transportation Planner
Phone Ext. 2021
naltonaga@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2021
naltonaga@nccouncil.org
Nick manages the Transportation Program at the Council. He has experience in the fields of community development, land use planning, and economic development that spans New England and Montana. He is passionate about using his experience to improve the communities in the North Country. In his spare time, he can be found inside writing, reading sci-fi novels, and playing video games. When the weather cooperates, he can be found outdoors camping and hiking across the region.
Glenn Coppelman
Senior Economic Development Planner
Phone Ext. 2020
gcoppelman@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2020
gcoppelman@nccouncil.org
Glenn works with communities, regional development corporations, and stakeholders in support of economic development. He has over 40 years of development experience in the private and public sectors, more than half of which has been focused at the local and regional levels. When not working, he can be found Chairing his local Planning Board, tending to his Christmas Tree farm, or cruising around in one of his antique vehicles.
Cathlin Lord
Planning Specialist
Phone Ext. 2017
clord@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2017
clord@nccouncil.org
Cat is the Council’s Planning Specialist, focusing her work on GIS. Cat graduated from Allegheny College in 2020, where she majored in Environmental Science with an emphasis on GIS. She now brings her technical skills in GIS and cartography to help create a visual understanding of what is happening in the North Country. When Cat isn’t making maps, she can be found hiking, kayaking, or spending time with her nephews.
Courtney Bowler
Associate Planner
Phone Ext. 2029
cbowler@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2029
cbowler@nccouncil.org
Courtney supports Council staff on planning projects working across socio-economic development, environmental and transportation planning. Courtney has a BS in environmental conservation and brings 10 years of experience working within the public education sphere, she has a passion to see the North Country flourish. Courtney enjoys weekends working with her husband to make improvements to her home, raising their little girl, and participates on the Littleton ZBA as well as the Ammonoosuc LAC.
Kevin Driscoll
Assistant Planner
Phone Ext. 2030
kdriscoll@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2030
kdriscoll@nccouncil.org
Kevin provides support to the Council's Transportation Planning program, assisting in data gathering, research, and traffic count collection. He also works across planning focus areas of Economic and Community Development. Kevin brings his skills in communication and coordination to the Council. During his off-time, Kevin can be found recreating on the water, playing with his dogs, hiking with his fiancée, and renovating their new home together.
Taylor Roy
Assistant Planner
Phone Ext. 2028
troy@nccouncil.org
Phone Ext. 2028
troy@nccouncil.org
Taylor supports the Council by focusing on community outreach and municipal planning services. She's a recent graduate of Plymouth State University with a Bachelors in Environmental Policy. With this, she brings knowledge from partnered projects within New Hampshire and an understanding of Western U.S. housing and policy. Taylor can be spotted camping, kayaking, or enjoying a local concert in the beloved North Country scenery.
