Karyl Provost is an experienced administrator with extensive expertise in health and human services and retail management. Currently serving as Administrator III for the State of New Hampshire since 2005, Karyl manages operations that save over $6 million annually while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Previous roles include positions at JC Penney as Senior Merchandise Manager, where Karyl supervised large teams and achieved significant sales growth, and at Target as Executive Team Relations Leader, managing extensive staff hiring and training processes. Karyl's foundational experience in finance and operations was further developed at GE Capital Investment Advisors and earlier at JC Penney. Karyl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Vermont.
New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of the State of New Hampshire and promoting it as a destination to live, work and visit. Established in 2017, BEA is a cabinet-level agency which leads New Hampshire’s pro-growth state policy efforts for workforce development, tourism marketing and promotion, business recruitment, retention, expansion, international commerce, and economic development statewide. Our responsive staff links businesses and manufacturers to innovative programs and services to help them grow and prosper and those considering relocation to or expansion in the Granite State. The majority of our programs and services are provided at no cost. In addition to providing assistance in areas ranging from licensing and financing to permitting and workforce training, the Division of Economic Development staff works with federal, regional, local and other state agencies, as well as with private sector partners, to deliver services. Websites: http://www.NHEconomy.com http://www.visitNH.gov http://www.chooseNH.gov