CONCORD — NHTI, Concord’s Community College, is pleased to announce that Helmut “Hal” Koch has been named chair of the school’s advisory board. Mr. Koch is president of Exacom, Inc., a technology firm headquartered in Concord which employs many NHTI graduates. He has been a member of the board for 18 years, and also served 14 years on the advisory boards of the college’s electrical and computer engineering technology departments.
Koch replaces Kenneth G. Lurvey, who is stepping down after five years as chair. He will remain a board member however, as he has been for twenty-seven years. Lurvey, now retired, is a former Concord City Planner.
NHTI also bids farewell to Sandra Brien, retiring from the board after six years of service. Brien is Vice President of Human Resources at Havenwood Heritage Heights.
NHTI, Concord’s Community College, is a fully accredited, public community college serving students, businesses and the community by providing excellent academic, technical and professional education. NHTI offers over 65 academic programs to more than 4,500 students. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire.