Friday, March 5, 2010

Somersworth Chamber Elects New Board Member


SOMERSWORTH—
The Board of Directors of the Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the election of Robert “Cider” Berry to a vacant seat on the Board. Berry is a well-known Rochester native and local businessman who has dedicated his life to community service. He owned and built a successful heating fuel company, EZ Fuels, in Rochester during the 1990’s. Berry sold his company to Eastern Propane & Oil in 1999 and has been Eastern’s Public Relations Director since that time. Eastern is the 15th largest propane retailer in the United States.
Along with his business experience, Berry has an extensive background serving on Boards for Chambers of Commerce and other community organizations. He served six years on the Board of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and was President of the Board of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce where he served for four years. In addition, he presently serves on the Rochester Housing Authority Commission, the Board of Directors for the Rochester Fair, and the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Rochester. Berry lives in Rochester with Marilyn, his wife of 42 years. He has three children and three grandchildren.
Photo caption: Cider Berry, Public Relations Director for Eastern Propane and Oil. (Courtesy photo)