About Us
A Brief History
Our Story
One summer day in 2008, Margo was distraught over a discussion with her daughter. As she drove home to New Hampshire after a visit to New York, she had a strong desire to be comforted by the sound of her late parents’ voices.
A few days later, she attended a funeral; another friend was brought to tears by the loss of the deceased friend’s laugh. Margo asked Al if there was a service or a product that could record a voice and preserve it forever as a private family library.
Within a year, Margo, Al, Brandano and their friend Eric Peterson, an experienced technology professional, opened a small office in downtown Exeter, NH and founded Remembered Voices, LLC, to capture the epic power of voice and timeless treasure of a story to: Comfort, Inspire, Teach, and Entertain for Generations.
In 2010, Remembered Voices renamed their service The Voice Library.
Meet Our Team
Al Brandano
President and Founder
Founder and president of The Voice Library. Al is a graduate from Northeastern University, a BS in Industrial Technology, Entrepreneurial and life experience in hospitality and marketing industries as well as an airline captain for over 35 years. Graduate of the ” Life is Good Foundation” intensive practice on playmaking, as well as 27 years coaching an mentoring young men & women in youth and high school hockey. Al’s passion is helping young adults find the ” fire in their belly” to become entrepreneur’s, good citizens and successful in both life and business.
Eric J. Peterson
Co-Founder
Team Members
Al Brandano
President and Founder
Founder and president of The Voice Library. Al is a graduate from Northeastern University, a BS in Industrial Technology, Entrepreneurial and life experience in hospitality and marketing industries as well as an airline captain for over 35 years. Graduate of the ” Life is Good Foundation” intensive practice on playmaking, as well as 27 years coaching an mentoring young men & women in youth and high school hockey. Al’s passion is helping young adults find the ” fire in their belly” to become entrepreneur’s, good citizens and successful in both life and business.
Kirsten Schultz
Dir. of Marketing
When I was growing up my mom always called me a marketers dream. I’ve always been intrigued by brands and how they are packaged and marketed. Throughout my education and various professional experiences a real love for marketing & brand management developed.
24+ years; marketing, brand management, public relations, promotions, event management, advertising, licensing, and customer loyalty initiatives. I am passionate and also believe in commitment to one’s community. I am an active participant in the Seacoast area serving on several boards and working closely with area non-profits.
Kelly Goodwin
Branding
Artistic endeavors started out with film photography, building a darkroom while in school and shooting with medium format film. My love for design developed from there, working with colorization and collages using my photos. Now as a graphic designer my skills were honed by working for several creative agencys and publishing companies. When Kelly is not designing, you can probably find her running outside somewhere on the NH Seacoast..
Eric J. Peterson
Co-Founder
Debra Schuler
Training Consultant
Debra brings over 20 years of workplace learning and development experience primarily focused on leadership development training. Soon after becoming a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, a national non-profit whose mission is to inspire young girls to be joyful, healthy and confident, Debra realized that the optimal time to inspire and develop our future positive role models and leaders is before they enter the workplace. She has since redirected her career to focus on training, coaching and mentoring our youth. Debra holds a B.S. in Management from Rivier College, is pursuing a M.S. in Organizational Psychology from Walden University and has completed a year-long intensive Certificate Program in Positive Psychology. Debra is a recent graduate of the ” Life is Good Foundation” intensive practice on playmaking
Dan Ward
Military Liaison
- Dan Ward, Air National Guard Retired
- Drug Alcohol Councilor
- Homeless Veteran Coordinator
- Veterans Count Easter Seals Care Coordinator and veteran
Dr Daniel Potts
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN is a neurologist, author, speaker, caregiver and champion of those with cognitive impairment and their caregivers.
Potts advocates for the use of the arts, creativity and storytelling to improve quality of life through validating personhood and building relationships, and was inspired to do so by the life and art of his father, Lester, who became an acclaimed watercolor artist after the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Potts formed Cognitive Dynamics, a 501c3 foundation dedicated to the above goals. Designated Architects of Change by Maria Shriver, Potts and his wife, Ellen W. Potts, MBA wrote A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver, which is recommended by Shriver, the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). His advocacy for people with dementia and their caregivers resulted his being named 2008 Donald M. Palatucci Advocate of the Year by the AAN. A faculty member at the University of Alabama and University of South Alabama, Potts is attending neurologist at the VA Medical Center, and lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with his wife and two daughters.
Amy Davenport
Dakun, Health & Well-being
Amy Davenport Dakin, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC, DCC is a mental health and mental wellness counselor with 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults diagnosed with a mental health issue. Her specialty includes those affected by PTSD and their families. More recently her practice has become specialized in working with military members, first responders and their families. Her collaboration with the voice library is a welcome asset to her practice as part of the healing process for many people involves being able to tell their stories to heal.