Editor’s Note: This article is part of our series of highlighted exemplar recognitions. See our introduction post for all the details, or view all the posts in this series. This article was written by Central and Western Massachusetts Area Rep Chris Cahill.

Christopher Wendelboe is a Level 2 Judge from Ashland, New Hampshire. His recognitions this wave focus on leadership and mentorship, especially as Area Rep for New Hampshire:

Chris, I wanted to thank you for becoming a leading force in the New Hampshire area. Not only have you taken over as Area Rep after Alex moved, but you have been head judging most, if not all, the PPTQs in the state. Also, you have been expanding your role in the region by getting involved in the regional blog. I also enjoy seeing your participation on the Judge Forums. I look forward to seeing your continued growth in the program. – Shawn Doherty

Chris, you’ve really stepped up to help me adjust to my role as an L2. You made sure to message me words of encouragement the morning of my first PPTQ, and to remind me that you were on call if I needed anything. Knowing you had my back took off a lot of pressure. When I became Area Rep in Maine, you contacted me immediately to congratulate me and start sharing ideas. You’ve been unfailingly available for advice and support. – Megan Linscott

You do a lot of work here in NH. Like A LOT. Between judging 95% of the PPTQs, and keeping up with Area Rep duties, you are a busy guy when it comes to Judging. But you do it all and you do it with excellence. – Benjamin Coursey

Here’s what Chris Cahill had to say about these recommendations:

Welcome to the fourth day of highlighting the awesome things judges in our region have done! Today we will talk about Chris Wendelboe, Area Representative for New Hampshire!

Chris was recognized by multiple people for his abilities as a leader and a mentor. From actually running the majority of PPTQs in his area, to making sure to be on call for other judges if they need assistance, to allowing judges to make mistakes while being there to help them fix those mistakes. From personal experience, Chris is a calming influence at any event he works. Even when things go wrong, his attitude helps those around him not panic. Chris has also become a presence in the virtual world, helping with the Northeast Blog and being a regular participant in the forums.