Despite unpredictable economic conditions, a number of Maine companies — of all sizes and across industries — are driving growth through mergers and strategic leadership changes. Here’s a digest of recent news.
Despite unpredictable economic conditions, a number of Maine companies — of all sizes and across industries — are driving growth through mergers and strategic leadership changes. Here's a digest of recent news.
Kylie Mason, Sebago Technics — PHOTO / COURTESY OF SEBAGO TECHNICS
South Portland-headquartered engineering and design firm Sebago Technics promoted Kylie Mason to president and chief operating officer. Mason brings to the position 20 years of in-house experience.
Mark Adams, who has been president and CEO since 2011, will continue as CEO. “Kylie’s leadership has been transformative for our organization,” said Adams, who cited her “vision for growth, combined with her deep understanding of our clients’ needs and our employee-ownership culture.”
Mason said the appointment reflects years of shared work.
“Together, we’ve built a strong foundation, delivering great work for great clients,” she said.
Mason will focus on operations, project delivery, staff and leadership development, resource allocation and strategic planning. Adams will focus on governance, stakeholder relations, enterprise performance, sustainability and supporting Sebago’s employee-ownership culture.
The announcement follows Sebago’s acquisition of Lincoln/Haney Engineering Associates in Brunswick, a deal that expanded the firm’s engineering capabilities to include structural engineering, and strengthened its presence in midcoast Maine.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered at 75 John Roberts Road in South Portland, Sebago’s also has offices in Sanford, Bridgton and Brunswick. The company serves public and private sector clients throughout Maine and northern New England with civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, planning, transportation, environmental services and structural engineering.
Sebago Technics ranks No. 7 among Maine’s largest engineering firms, in the 2026 Mainebiz Book of Lists. At the time the firm was surveyed for the list, it had 21 licensed engineers in Maine, 135 Maine employees and 2024 revenue of $17 million. The company has been 100% employee-owned since 2017.
KMA Human Resources Consulting, a Falmouth women-owned HR firm led by Kim Anania, has been acquired by Boston-based Skillcloud HCM Solutions.
The acquisition expands services, technology and national reach. As part of the deal, the KMA name will be retired and operations will be moved under the Skillcloud brand.
Kim Anania, Skillcloud — PHOTO / COURTESY OF LINKEDIN
Anania, who started KMA nearly 20 years ago, will become director of corporate development at Skillcloud.
KMA’s 35 employees will remain under the new ownership and the combined organization will continue serving clients in New England and beyond.
“Joining Skillcloud allows us to broaden our reach and bring innovative, future-focused technologies, expanded services and deeper resources to our clients, all while preserving the personalized, human experience they expect from us,” Anania said.
After more than six years at the helm of IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: IDXX), Jay Mazelsky is stepping down as president and CEO.Michael Erickson, IDEXX — PHOTO / COURTESY OF IDEXX LABORATORIES INC.
His successor, Michael Erickson, joined the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software in 2011, and has served as executive vice president and general manager of global point-of-care diagnostics and telemedicine business divisions. He will take on the new role May 12.
Mazelsky will serve as executive board chair until his retirement in May 2027.
Erickson brings nearly two decades of leadership experience and significant health care technology and innovation expertise. At IDEXX he has held senior positions across key portions of the firm’s business, including diagnostics, software, strategy and corporate accounts.
Previous experience includes advising leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health service companies as an associate principal at global consulting firm McKinsey & Co.
“Having served in a number of the company’s key leadership roles, Mike has a deep understanding of the business and is uniquely well-suited to lead the company forward and build on its strong momentum at the forefront of the veterinary diagnostics industry,” said Lawrence D. Kingsley, the company’s independent non-executive board chair.
IDEXX has 11,000 employees and does business in more than 175 countries and territories.
ATX Advisory Services, a software and data consulting firm based in Biddeford, has named Kelli Rooney as chief operating officer, adding a veteran executive as the company looks to scale its operations.
Kelli Rooney, ATX Advisory Services — PHOTO / COURTESY OF ATX ADVISORY SERVICES
Rooney brings 30 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including COO, president and CEO at several high-growth organizations, including Procter & Gamble’s New Chapter, where she led enterprise resource planning initiatives and built operational infrastructure.
In her new position, she will oversee day-to-day operations, lead growth initiatives and work closely with the leadership team to align organizational goals.
“As we continue to grow, Kelli’s leadership will be pivotal in optimizing our internal and external operations and ensuring we maintain the high level of service our clients expect,” said Mark DiGiovanni, managing partner and co-founder of ATX.
“She’s been in the shoes of our clients and recognizes the value that software and data can provide for scaling operations. Her addition to the team marks a significant milestone for ATX.”
ATX is a full-service technology consulting firm that collaborates with businesses to define strategy and deliver on technology needs. It provides data warehousing, analytics, support services, project management and more.
The company was launched in 2013 by DiGiovanni and Brendan Abbott.
In 2024, ATX moved its operations to a 10,812-square-foot office building at 43 Landry St. in Biddeford, purchased from Biddeford Investment Partners LLC for $1 million.
The Elmet Group Co., a Lewiston-based manufacturer whose products played a critical role in the recent Artemis II flight to the moon, recently raised $125.5 million in an initial public offering.
The offering was for 8.6 million shares of Elmet common stock at an initial public offering price of $14 per share, as of April 23. If fully subscribed, the IPO could raise $120 million.
Elmet (Nasdaq: ELMT) said it intends to use net proceeds from the offering, together with its existing cash and restricted cash, to repay debt, with the remainder to be used for growth, working capital and for general corporate purposes.
The company manufactures precision-engineered components and advanced high-energy systems for the aerospace, defense and government, industrial, medical, semiconductor and electronics and energy industries.
Elmet Technologies in Lewiston supplied high-performance materials and precision-machined parts for Artemis II. — PHOTO / COURTESY OF ELMET TECHNOLOGIES
The 97-year-old company operates through two segments, critical materials components and engineered microwave products.
Elmet’s contributions to NASA’s Artemis II mission included production of high-density tungsten heavy alloy materials, produced at the manufacturing headquarters in Lewiston. From Elmet’s facility in Euclid, Ohio, it produced high-strength, corrosion-resistant parts engineered to withstand the extreme environments of space flight.
Elmet is the only U.S.-owned and operated, vertically integrated tungsten and molybdenum manufacturer. It has nearly 400 employees across three facilities, which total more than 500,000 square feet in Maine, Ohio and Michigan.
-Renee Cordes, Laurie Schreiber and Alexis Wells contributed to this report.
