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

Founder, partner, and former CTO of TSD Inc., North Andover, MA. From a software program Eric wrote in his garage in 1983, he built a multi-million dollar industry leader in car rental and fleet management. After selling his majority share of TSD in 2006, Eric continued his entrepreneurial endeavors in other software developments and in real estate. He plays an active part in his community as a member of the Kensington NH Zoning Board and as a volunteer coach with several youth sports teams. He has a BS from Franklin Pierce College.

Team Members

Laurijean Pevear

Sales & Account Management

I just love people. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories and connecting people to businesses or services that will help them, their businesses, or someone they know or love. My career began in office administration but co-workers were always suggesting I should be in sales and when I entered sales for the first time, I wondered why I had waited so long! My extensive background includes over 20 years in relationship marketing and consultative selling; as well as 15 years of advocacy for others in areas of domestic violence, homeless, substance abuse, and disabled. I’m excited to be a part of The Voice Library team and I look forward to sharing the gift of storytelling in a personalized manner.

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..

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.

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