NEW HIRES Camden National Bank has hired Christopher Hutchinson as senior vice president, corporate controller. Hutchinson will oversee the finance and accounting departments at the bank. Previously, Hutchinson served as the director of corporate accounting at Wex Inc. MMG Insurance Co. has hired Kendra Coates as senior vice president, deputy chief financial officer. Coates brings […]
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WMTW hires investigative journalist Jon Chrisos as new evening anchor
NEW HIRES Channel 8 WMTW has hired national award-winning anchor and investigative journalist Jon Chrisos as its new evening anchor. Viewers will see him with anchors Meghan Torjussen, Allison Ross, Roger Griswold and Travis Lee on weeknights. Chrisos brings nearly two decades of experience as a broadcast journalist. Meteorologist Colleen Hurley also has joined Channel […]
Scott Cammarn joins Pierce Atwood as senior counsel
NEW HIRES Scott Cammarn has joined law firm Pierce Atwood as senior counsel in its Portland office. Cammarn’s practice focuses on regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, legislation and transactions. He was previously a partner with law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. Steve Reeves has joined Portland wealth management firm HeadInvest LLC as director of […]
Philip Jean named CEO of Piper Shores retirement community
NEW HIRES Philip Jean has been hired as the new chief executive for Scarborough retirement community Piper Shores. Jean replaces former CEO Jim Adamowicz, who recently retired after nine years with the nonprofit organization. Jean brings over 25 years of executive-level experience in health care and senior living administration. He previously served as executive director […]
Eric Stiles named head of Friends of Acadia
NEW HIRES Friends of Acadia has named conservation leader Eric Stiles as its next president and chief executive. Stiles was previously president and CEO of New Jersey Audubon, where he held leadership roles for 21 years. He will start his new role in July. Kayla Milligan has been hired as the private events manager […]
Katie Lutts joins OUT Maine as school engagement coordinator
NEW HIRES Rockland-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit OUT Maine has hired Katie Lutts as its new school engagement coordinator. Lutts, of Berwick, has been teaching health and physical education for 14 years. Portland law firm Perkins Thompson has hired John Belisle as an associate in the firm’s litigation, business and corporate, and governmental services practice groups. Belisle […]
Sarah Dodge joins Portland Housing Authority as director of finance
NEW HIRES Sarah Dodge has joined the Portland Housing Authority as director of finance. Dodge previously worked for the Maine Office of the State Auditor. Seacoast Hand Therapy, of Scarborough, has announced two hires. June Leary has been hired as a physical therapist with a specialty in oncology rehab. Leary brings over 20 years of […]
Maine Community Foundation names Brendon Reay VP of investments
NEW HIRES The Maine Community Foundation has hired Brendon Reay as its new vice president of investments. Reay is based in the Ellsworth office and directs all aspects of the foundation’s primary investment portfolio. Reay most recently co-founded HarborHouse Partners, a consulting and private equity firm based in Blue Hill. Dawn Pahel has joined Thornton […]
Sandy Gilbreath named executive director of Kennebunk Land Trust
NEW HIRES Sandy Gilbreath has been hired as executive director of Kennebunk Land Trust. Gilbreath, of Arundel, previously worked with the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, where she led projects related to climate action and environmental sustainability. David Gilman has joined Day’s Jewelers as vice president of finance and a trustee on the new board […]
Michelle Landry named executive director of Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society
NEW HIRES Michelle Landry has joined the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society as executive director. Landry brings extensive experience curating and caring for historical, archival, natural history and art collections. She previously worked as superintendent and chief executive of Roosevelt Campobello International Park in New Brunswick, Canada. Portland-based Journey Magazine, which focuses on the addiction […]