Master Road Scholar
Alan Côté

Master Road Scholar
Mike Faller

Master Road Scholar
Kurt Grassett

Master Road Scholar
Peter Paris

Alan Côté is the Highway Coordinator for the Town of Derry. He began work for Derry in 1989 as an Engineering Technician. Previously, he worked as a surveyor. Alan is a licensed septic system designer.

Alan likes to take classes because technology is always changing and classes can provide the latest information. He believes that the UNH T² Center offers a lot of good programs.

Alan sends his crew to classes because he wants them to develop professionally and to gain experience.

Alan and Carrie have been married for 17 years. They have two children, Jacqueline, 14, and Nathan, 12. He enjoys downhill skiing, whitewater rafting, gardening, mountain biking and assistant coaching his son’s baseball team. He belongs to a family group that performs French Canadian Music.

Congratulations Alan Côté!

Mike Faller has been the Road Agent in Meredith for four years. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1990 with a degree in Civil Technology. Upon graduation he worked at Atlantic Testing Laboratories in White River Junction Vermont and later at the NHDOT as a Technician and Utility Coordinator.

Mike likes the "hands-on" approach to the Road Scholar program. He believes it is always beneficial to continue education. For him, obtaining his Master Road Scholar was another way to add to his educational background.

Mike lives in Meredith Sonya, with his wife, of ten years and their four year old son, Devon. He enjoys boating on Lake Winnipesaukee as well as hunting and fishing.

Congratulations to Master Road Scholar Mike Faller!

Kurt is the Road Agent for the Town of Hancock He began working in the Public Works field in 1985 for the Town of Amherst as a light equipment operator.

Kurt wanted to become a Master Road Scholar for many reasons, mainly professional development. He also believes that the Road Scholar Program helps him keep informed of the new and changing trends in the Public Works field. He finds the Road Scholar Program to be beneficial for the Highway Department, as it provides consistent training that everyone can benefit from. Kurt’s supervisors have always been supportive of his achievement as well as other employees’ achievement within the Road Scholar Program.

Kurt’s family consists of his wife of 14 years, Jennifer, and his son Kody, age 9, and daughter Kalbie, 19 months. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, gardening and the Town’s Volunteer Fire Department.

Congratulations to Master Road Scholar Kurt Grassett!

Peter Paris was appointed Road Agent in the Town of Sharon 6 years ago. Previously, he worked in construction and mechanical contracting where he had 27 years of experience and holds several master licenses.

Pete started taking classes when he began working with the town and he realized the state of the roads. He continues to attends workshops "to broaden my skills, and there is always more to learn."

The Selectmen are pleased with his achievement. Since he began taking workshops, he has made many positive changes in the town. For example, he has learned of additional funding sources, handles emergencies more effectively, and has suggested the town create a fund for bridges that will need to be repaired or replaced. Pete has learned to improve his communication skills with contractors and selectmen, benefiting and the town.

 Pete and Linda have been married for 34 years. They’ve been training and showing Morgan horses for over 21 years with their daughter and other family members. He also enjoys mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing and travel.

Congratulations Peter Paris!