DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Energy Systems recently announced the hiring of Stephanie Gallagher.

Sales manager Gina Philippon said, “Stephanie’s impressive educational background, professional training and commitment to customer service are exactly the attributes we were hoping to find when we began the search for someone to fill this unique position. We needed an individual who could act as liaison between Mid-Coast Energy and our customers.”

Gallagher has an extensive background in customer service, analysis, problem resolution and auditing, and is skilled in a number of computer programs, and in addition, has experience in the field of human relations.

Her work history includes a 12-year career with MBNA, where she began in telephone sales then was promoted to team manager and officer.

Growing up in Lewiston, Gallagher feels strongly about community involvement, emphasizing that “I like to work where I live — close to where my husband, our two children and I live — it’s very important.”

Now in its 37th year, the Mid- Coast Energy Systems brand has become synonymous with energy efficiency, innovation and excellent customer service in the Mid-coast area. It is located at 33 Midcoast Road in Damariscotta.