NHAC Staff
It takes a full crew to sail the ship at New Hampshire Antique Co-op. Scroll down to learn more about our talented team.
Sam Hackler FOUNDER & CO-OWNER [email protected]
Sam Hackler's lifelong interest in art and antiques sparked the inspirations which led him to open New Hampshire Antique Co-op in 1983. Founded and still operating as a group shop, Sam has always strived to create a flourishing, sophisticated antiques and art marketplace by listening to the responses and needs of antique dealers, art buyers and retail customers.
Starting his career as a middle school teacher, Sam soon began working with his father at Hackler Chrysler Plymouth in Jaffrey, NH. Sam eventually moved the dealership to Milford in 1973. A decade later with a passion for entrepreneurship and antiques, he sold the auto franchise and started NHAC with his wife Eileen Gold Hackler. Sam's passion for antiques, love of history and sense of entrepreneurship led him to create NHAC as an inclusive shop emphasizing "something for everyone."
Sam presided over the former Granite State Antique and Appraisers Association and is a founding steering committee member of the Charles Parsons Fund. This fund, established under the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, provides scholarships and grants to further the study of New Hampshire's rich history of fine and decorative arts. In addition, Sam was the past President of the Thorndike Pond Conservation Association, and is presently a principal of the Active Appraisal Group, member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association and serves on the board of the Jaffrey Center Village Improvement Society, focusing on historic preservation.
Starting his career as a middle school teacher, Sam soon began working with his father at Hackler Chrysler Plymouth in Jaffrey, NH. Sam eventually moved the dealership to Milford in 1973. A decade later with a passion for entrepreneurship and antiques, he sold the auto franchise and started NHAC with his wife Eileen Gold Hackler. Sam's passion for antiques, love of history and sense of entrepreneurship led him to create NHAC as an inclusive shop emphasizing "something for everyone."
Sam presided over the former Granite State Antique and Appraisers Association and is a founding steering committee member of the Charles Parsons Fund. This fund, established under the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, provides scholarships and grants to further the study of New Hampshire's rich history of fine and decorative arts. In addition, Sam was the past President of the Thorndike Pond Conservation Association, and is presently a principal of the Active Appraisal Group, member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association and serves on the board of the Jaffrey Center Village Improvement Society, focusing on historic preservation.
Jason Hackler MANAGER & CO-OWNER [email protected]
By the early age of seven, Jason’s enthusiasm for antiques and collecting was already apparent. Rocks and minerals were the first finds, carefully catalogued and displayed on his bedroom shelves. Four years later, when his parents, Sam and Eileen Hackler, opened New Hampshire Antique Co-op, Jason shifted his collecting to Americana. Often the youngest bidder at auctions, Jason would accompany his parents on antiquing forays throughout New England. After college, Jason interned at Strawbery Banke Museum (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) and Historic Deerfield (Deerfield, Massachusetts). He also attended the Institute Program at Winterthur (Winterthur, Delaware).
Jason formally joined New Hampshire Antique Co-op full-time in 1994 after he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire. The Hacklers have since focused their energies on expanding the business to include exhibiting at premier antique shows in New England and New York, establishing a custom bench-made furniture line and completing a major expansion of New Hampshire Antique Co-op.
Jason has served as an officer of the Granite State Antique and Appraisers Association, is a founding steering committee member of the Charles Parsons Fund (a New Hampshire Charitable Foundation entity) and has held auctioneers licenses in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Other credentials include principal of the Active Appraisal Group, member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association, past member of the Advisory Council for the Currier Museum of Art, board member of McIninch Gallery at Southern New Hampshire University and past board member at Sharon Arts Center/New Hampshire Institute of Art. Jason also holds a real estate license and specializes in antique and unique properties with architectural and historical significance.
Jason formally joined New Hampshire Antique Co-op full-time in 1994 after he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire. The Hacklers have since focused their energies on expanding the business to include exhibiting at premier antique shows in New England and New York, establishing a custom bench-made furniture line and completing a major expansion of New Hampshire Antique Co-op.
Jason has served as an officer of the Granite State Antique and Appraisers Association, is a founding steering committee member of the Charles Parsons Fund (a New Hampshire Charitable Foundation entity) and has held auctioneers licenses in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Other credentials include principal of the Active Appraisal Group, member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association, past member of the Advisory Council for the Currier Museum of Art, board member of McIninch Gallery at Southern New Hampshire University and past board member at Sharon Arts Center/New Hampshire Institute of Art. Jason also holds a real estate license and specializes in antique and unique properties with architectural and historical significance.
Rebecca Connolly Hackler MARKETING & DESIGN DIRECTOR [email protected]
Rebecca joined New Hampshire Antique Co-op in 2004, bringing with her 14 years of experience in the antiques business as the co-owner of an antique shop on Beacon Hill in Boston, as well as her graphic design, art history and photojournalism background from Boston University and Massachusetts College of Art & Design, where she earned a BS degree and BA degree respectively. Raised in an original 17th-century house in Massachusetts, Rebecca was immersed in the culture of American antiques from early on. After meeting Jason Hackler at New Hampshire Antique Co-op in 2001, the two married in 2003 and began working together at New Hampshire Antique Co-op in 2004.
Rebecca designs print, web and in-house materials for New Hampshire Antique Co-op; manages NHAC's website, social media content, event planning and exhibit installations; and markets current shop happenings such as sales, exhibits, lectures, promotions and other related events. She began working in the field of art and antiques as a gallery assistant at the Edward Totah Gallery in London and worked for Kaminski Auctioneers and the Boston Society of Architects. She also served as a board member for Cobb Meadow School, a Waldorf preschool and kindergarten in Dublin, NH, and has served as a committee member for the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH. She currently serves on the board of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association. In addition, Rebecca opened Fabled Antiques in 2021 on Charles Street in Boston.
Rebecca designs print, web and in-house materials for New Hampshire Antique Co-op; manages NHAC's website, social media content, event planning and exhibit installations; and markets current shop happenings such as sales, exhibits, lectures, promotions and other related events. She began working in the field of art and antiques as a gallery assistant at the Edward Totah Gallery in London and worked for Kaminski Auctioneers and the Boston Society of Architects. She also served as a board member for Cobb Meadow School, a Waldorf preschool and kindergarten in Dublin, NH, and has served as a committee member for the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH. She currently serves on the board of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association. In addition, Rebecca opened Fabled Antiques in 2021 on Charles Street in Boston.
Gregor Bernard OPERATIONS MANAGER & CREATIVE SPECIALIST [email protected]
Gregor is an accomplished freelance illustrator and graphic designer. He is a resident of Milford (just eight minutes from NHAC by bike) and thoroughly enjoys his work at New Hampshire Co-op. His enthusiasm for old things started as a boy spending lots of time at his grandparents' 1765 home in Massachusetts where he would rummage through all the stuff in the attic, barn and sheds. The stories told about the treasures by "Gram and Gramp" are some of his fondest memories.
In addition to assisting customers, you will find Gregor wearing many hats at NHAC. From exhibit installation, merchandising and restoring furniture, to property maintenance and creating content for NHAC's social media, Gregor is always busy making things happen. He also heads his own freelance design and illustration business, which you can visit at gogregor.net.
In addition to assisting customers, you will find Gregor wearing many hats at NHAC. From exhibit installation, merchandising and restoring furniture, to property maintenance and creating content for NHAC's social media, Gregor is always busy making things happen. He also heads his own freelance design and illustration business, which you can visit at gogregor.net.
Sharon Dupont MERCHADISING COORDINATOR & SALES ASSOCIATE [email protected]
Sharon is a lifelong New Hampshire resident, having raised 3 children in the local school system. She has been supportive in numerous groups during their education both in the classroom and on the athletic fields.
Sharon’s early exposure to retail clothing sales as a teenager evolved into ownership of a successful local retail clothing shop for 12 years in Milford, NH, where she offered updated and unique women styles for both professional and casual wear with an emphasis on local artists' accessories. Sharon maintains involvement with the New England Apparel Club, bringing together wholesalers and retail buyers in the clothing industry.
A natural eye for form and function always existed but blossomed with a long-term project involving a complete restoration of a New England 1800s farmhouse. An appreciation for traditional period designs combined with elements of functionality are showcased in her designs. Combining a love for color and texture while maintaining the integrity of original structure has gained Sharon a following for her interior design. Sharon maintains involvement in the local antiques and collectibles market, and regularly attends auctions and estate sales throughout southern NH.
Sharon’s early exposure to retail clothing sales as a teenager evolved into ownership of a successful local retail clothing shop for 12 years in Milford, NH, where she offered updated and unique women styles for both professional and casual wear with an emphasis on local artists' accessories. Sharon maintains involvement with the New England Apparel Club, bringing together wholesalers and retail buyers in the clothing industry.
A natural eye for form and function always existed but blossomed with a long-term project involving a complete restoration of a New England 1800s farmhouse. An appreciation for traditional period designs combined with elements of functionality are showcased in her designs. Combining a love for color and texture while maintaining the integrity of original structure has gained Sharon a following for her interior design. Sharon maintains involvement in the local antiques and collectibles market, and regularly attends auctions and estate sales throughout southern NH.
Jim George ONLINE SALES MANAGER & SALES ASSOCIATE [email protected]
Jim joined New Hampshire Antique Co-op in 2009, bringing with him an eclectic skill set not only from the antique world, but also from over 25 years as a freelance disc jockey. Jim holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and is an active antique dealer at antique shows and online, specializing in milk bottles and dairy collectibles. For more than 15 years, Jim volunteered as the show manager of the long-running annual Milford Congregational Church Antique Show.
Jim brings his digital photography skills and antique expertise—gained from years of experience working with an auction house--to managing NHAC’s online marketplace sites and internet postings of inventory. You will find Jim with a camera in hand throughout the shop or at his favorite "cubicle" upstairs in The Gallery where he is available to answer questions about NHAC's fine art inventory.
Jim brings his digital photography skills and antique expertise—gained from years of experience working with an auction house--to managing NHAC’s online marketplace sites and internet postings of inventory. You will find Jim with a camera in hand throughout the shop or at his favorite "cubicle" upstairs in The Gallery where he is available to answer questions about NHAC's fine art inventory.
Adrianna George ONLINE INVENTORY ASSISTANT & SALES ASSOCIATE [email protected]
Adrianna has been an integral part of New Hampshire Antique Co-op since her childhood. Her father, Jim George, joined NHAC more than 10 years ago and Adrianna would often visit him here amongst the antiques and fine art. Adrianna officially joined the NHAC team in 2019, working both in-person and remotely throughout her high school years. She focuses on NHAC's online postings, database management, assisting customers and more. She has a keen interest in marine biology, evident in her passion for shell collecting, and she is majoring in animal science in college and also hopes to attend veterinary school.
Miki Osgood EVENTS ASSISTANT & INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT [email protected]
Miki comes to New Hampshire Antique Co-op with a background in the arts, having studied art & architecture in Florence, Italy and Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She became a buyer of fine and decorative art for Paine Furniture Company in Boston and later worked as one of their interior designers. Over a span of 40 years, Miki has designed for numerous private homes in New England, New York and Florida, as well as staging homes to be sold.
Miki has been a collector of art, majolica, silver and jewelry since childhood, which is what originally brought her to NHAC, knowing it to be a New England antique destination. When approached to join the team at NHAC, she was delighted at the prospect and jumped on board. With a keen eye for art and furnishings, Miki is more than happy to assist the clientele of NHAC with any questions they might have regarding art, antiques or interior design.
Miki has been a collector of art, majolica, silver and jewelry since childhood, which is what originally brought her to NHAC, knowing it to be a New England antique destination. When approached to join the team at NHAC, she was delighted at the prospect and jumped on board. With a keen eye for art and furnishings, Miki is more than happy to assist the clientele of NHAC with any questions they might have regarding art, antiques or interior design.
Will Redmond FRONT DESK & APPRAISAL MANAGER [email protected]
Will manages the front desk and point of sale system, keeping things running smoothly for our customers, dealers and consignors. Additionally, he manages and assists in all aspects of appraisals and consignments from fine art and period furniture to general antiques and collectibles. Will recently completed the Asheford Institute Course in Antiques, which broadened his expertise for researching and appraising items coming in for consignment.
Will joined NHAC in the fall of 2015. He is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University, completing a bachelor's degree in history. Will interned at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, working on research, design and installation of exhibits as well as archiving materials and writing descriptions. In addition, Will interned at Crotched Mountain Foundation (CMF) in Greenfield, NH, where he ensured web search engine optimization and wrote daily content for the Foundation's website. He also assisted the CMF marketing director with marketing campaigns. Will's passion for antiques and history is right at home at NHAC. Will lives in Nashua, NH with his girlfriend, and has a pet snake, “Hissy Elliot.”
Will joined NHAC in the fall of 2015. He is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University, completing a bachelor's degree in history. Will interned at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, working on research, design and installation of exhibits as well as archiving materials and writing descriptions. In addition, Will interned at Crotched Mountain Foundation (CMF) in Greenfield, NH, where he ensured web search engine optimization and wrote daily content for the Foundation's website. He also assisted the CMF marketing director with marketing campaigns. Will's passion for antiques and history is right at home at NHAC. Will lives in Nashua, NH with his girlfriend, and has a pet snake, “Hissy Elliot.”
Jane Resta ACCOUNTING MANAGER & BOOKEEPER [email protected]
With a background in accounting for more than 20 years, Jane has been part of the New Hampshire Antique Co-op team since 2002. Jane lived for several years in Australia, returned to the United States to attend the University of Rhode Island and then made New Hampshire her home.
She served as the Outsourced Accounting Coordinator at Howe, Riley & Howe accounting firm in Manchester, NH, for more than 15 years, and served as finance director for the Highlander Inn for seven years. In addition to being bookkeeper extraordinaire here at NHAC, Jane loves art, the New England coast and being a mom to her two fabulous daughters.
Jane is behind the scenes at NHAC, but is integral to keeping all of the gears running!
She served as the Outsourced Accounting Coordinator at Howe, Riley & Howe accounting firm in Manchester, NH, for more than 15 years, and served as finance director for the Highlander Inn for seven years. In addition to being bookkeeper extraordinaire here at NHAC, Jane loves art, the New England coast and being a mom to her two fabulous daughters.
Jane is behind the scenes at NHAC, but is integral to keeping all of the gears running!
Milly Secco SALES ASSOCIATE [email protected]
Milly joined the team at New Hampshire Antique Co-op in the spring of 2021. As an avid antique and vintage furnishings collector, she enjoys helping the NHAC clientele on their treasure hunts.
Milly lives in Hollis, New Hampshire and worked as an executive/personal assistant in the real estate industry for 15 years while raising her kids. She was also a professional chef, a personal chef and owned a catering company. She is an avid gardener, loves traveling abroad and is a purebred dog fancier, particularly passionate about Labrador retrievers. In most of her free time she is out with her dogs in the field.
Milly lives in Hollis, New Hampshire and worked as an executive/personal assistant in the real estate industry for 15 years while raising her kids. She was also a professional chef, a personal chef and owned a catering company. She is an avid gardener, loves traveling abroad and is a purebred dog fancier, particularly passionate about Labrador retrievers. In most of her free time she is out with her dogs in the field.
McKinley Weatherford MARKETING/OFFICE ASSOCIATE & SALES ASSOCIATE [email protected]
McKinley joined the New Hampshire Antique Co-op in early 2022 after receiving her undergraduate in art history from Rome, Italy, and having briefly studied sustainable tourism and culture at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Her love for art, culture, and history - especially for anything related to antiquity - began at an early age from drawing and collecting knick-knacks, and then flourished throughout high school and college.
Bringing previous retail and office experience and an interest in curatorial studies to NHAC, you can find McKinley assisting customers out on the floor or helping the shop's online presence from the office!
Bringing previous retail and office experience and an interest in curatorial studies to NHAC, you can find McKinley assisting customers out on the floor or helping the shop's online presence from the office!
