The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network introduces you to our “Young Professional of the Month,” Erika Mattson. Each month the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.
How old are you? 26.
Where do you live? Manchester (but born and raised in Concord!).
Where do you currently work? New York Life.
What’s your favorite part of your work day? Seeing the look on my clients’ faces when they realize their financial goals are a lot more easily attainable than they had previously thought! It’s amazing what you can do with your most important resource – time.
Where did you go to school? Paul College of Business and Economics at UNH Durham. Best four years of my life!
What do you like to do for fun? Enjoy New Hampshire! I’m a big snowboarder, love the ocean and the mountains, and we’re spoiled with all of those things. I’m also what they call a “foodie,” so I love trying new restaurants in all parts of the state.
Favorite places to be? Anywhere my family is. My sisters are both in California, so right now, California is where I’d love to be!
How did you find out about CYPN and how has it benefited your business or you personally? I found out about CYPN through Facebook. I went to my first event and realized how many friends I already had and could make in the organization, and I was instantly hooked. I haven’t missed an event since!
What organizations are you involved with? I am involved with Women in Sales NH, NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), Best Buddies, StayWorkPlay, CYPN, MYPN and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. I’m always looking for new volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in the community!
Who is your greatest role model? My mom. No question. She is a strong, independent and successful realtor who has used her amazing personality and ability to build relationships to succeed in her business – all that I’d like to embody in my financial practice.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Concord? O’s. You can catch me there one to four times a week. It’s an addiction.
What’s your favorite place to go in Concord? This is a hard one, having grown up in Concord. As a kid, it was The Conservation Center (you used to be able to swim in the river there!). But now, I love sitting downtown outside Bagel Works and basking in the sun. You really can’t beat it.
Favorite movie of all time? Shutter Island/P.S. I Love You. You gotta hit both ends of the spectrum.
What is one of your life goals? I want to open my own store-front office in downtown Concord. Soon.
What has been your favorite CYPN event so far? Definitely the birthday party in October! Tina Marchand (Ellie and Piper Party Boutique) is amazing, and I really loved helping set up and create such a beautiful space through her eyes.
If you could visit any country, where would you go? Italy. I have Italian roots and would love to connect with my heritage (through food, mostly).
Where is the best place you’ve visited? Kauai, Hawaii. If you haven’t gone, go.
Who would you really like to meet? Tom Brady. Only to see my boyfriend’s reaction.
Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself! I was born and raised in Concord and love my home! I left half of my heart on the seacoast after I moved back. I have an amazing cat, named Izzy, she has a mind of her own (as female cats usually do).
Mostly, I love working with people, building quality relationships and being able to give back to my community through my professional and personal services.
About CYPN: Concord Young Professionals Network is a professional and personal development initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce that promotes the growth of Capital Region professionals in their 20s, 30s and 40s. CYPN and the Chamber are joining forces to raise donations for the Capital Region Food Program on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Holiday Business After Hours hosted by The Duprey Companies at the Grappone Conference Center. Admission is complimentary with six non-perishable food items. More information and registration online at ConcordNHChamber.com/CYPN.
December 11, 2019
As a colleague of Erika Mattson, I can attest to her professionalism and the authentic care she takes of her clientele. Her sincerity, diligence in providing the best financial Solutions, and driven personality best describe the New York Life trifecta of Humanity, Integrity and Financial Strength. Keep up the great work, Erika!