Stephen Barndollar

Don Marchand is a professor emeritus after 22 years at IMD (IMD.org) in Lausanne Switzerland, one of the leading executive development institutes and business schools globally. He designed and delivered CXO-level business innovation and digital transformation programs for international companies in diverse industries including ABB, Daimler Financial Services, HSBC, Nestle, Novartis, Otis Elevator, Rexel, Siemens, Syngenta, and Shell. He has coached multicultural executive teams on business model innovation in country and regional markets. In 2001, he co-founded a business analytics company in Switzerland based on his research about how management teams develop a culture of effective information, knowledge, and IT use to improve business performance.   

Don was Dean of the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University and professor of information management and technology at the University of South Carolina.  He has published 9 books and numerous articles in leading journals including the Harvard Business Review and Sloan Management Review. He received his BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MA, and PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles.Since 2016, 

 Don lives in Portsmouth, NH with his wife, Joyce. 

Dr. Chris Matthews

Dr. Lowell Chris Matthews joined SNHU in 2012 and serves as a professor of Global Business and Leadership, lead of Project AIM and director of the University Honors Program. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Delaware, an MBA from Roosevelt University and a Doctorate of Business Administration from Argosy University. Prior to Matthews’ time at SNHU, he served as director of fundraising events for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University. His research interests include organizational culture, global leadership practices and social justice and equity.

This will be Chris' second term on the Council's Board of Directors and he is a longtime member of this organization.

Jack Resch is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of New Hampshire where he was Associate Dean and then Interim Dean of the University's college in Manchester from 1986-1996.  Jack is the recipient of UNH's Alumni Affairs Award for Excellence in Public Service and Distinguished Professor Award. He received Fulbright appointments to teach in Hungary, China, and Japan.  At home he served on numerous boards including being chairman of New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire Fulbright Association, and he spent one term in the NH Legislature, 1982-1984.  Jack served as WACNH’s Board president from 2005-2009. 

Jack is a longtime member and Board Member, serving WACNH with distinction for over 20 years.

David Schroeder

Dave Schroeder is the founder and President of Hypersoft, Inc., providing image compression, decompression, and processing for banking systems and document storage and retrieval systems worldwide. He graduated from Yale University in 1959 and has worked in the computer software industry (IBM and Digital Equipment Corp.) since then. While at Digital he managed an organization of software engineers in approximately 30 different countries. Dave has travelled to 35 different countries. Dave and his wife, Missie, have met with around 200 IVLP visitors at home hospitality dinners at their house or at the houses of friends. They live in Bedford, NH and are lucky to have their son, daughter, and 5 grandchildren nearby.

Dave is a longtime member of the organization and has served on WACNH's Board since 2012.

Jeff Spears

Jeff Spears has experience and expertise in several areas such as international laws and business, government and corporate contracts, technology transfer and compliance along with an outstanding military service. He has a deep understanding of geopolitical landscape, extensive knowledge in international relations, and keen acumen in global affairs. Jeff is well-traveled and is connected with individuals across the globe from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. He has been instrumental in forging several strategic partnerships across business and academic entities to foster innovation and growth. Jeff's local and global network combined with his passion for community collaboration, strong leadership skills, gregarious personality, and impeccable integrity makes him a strong candidate for WACNH board.

Jeff has been a member of World Affairs Councils in Virginia and Texas. He joined the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire in 2022 and is excited to join the Board for the first time.