In short from July 11, 2011 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine's business community

New Hires

NAI The Dunham Group, a commercial real estate brokerage in Portland, recently hired brokers Justin Lamontagne and John Dumas.

SPACE Gallery, a nonprofit contemporary art venue in Portland, recently hired Nick Rosenblum as events programmer.

Pierce Atwood, a law firm in Portland, recently hired attorney Emily Cooke as an associate in its business practice group.

Putney Inc., a pet pharmaceutical company in Portland, recently hired David Doll as senior vice president of business development.

Belgrade Regional Health Center in Belgrade recently hired Wendi Wainer as practice manager.

Gorham Savings Bank recently hired Todd Abbotoni as vice president and commercial loan officer. Previously, Abbotoni was a commercial lender at TD Bank.

KeyBank recently hired Lisa Dunning as branch manager for its branch located at 40 Front St. in Bath, and Ronald Trahan as branch manager for its branch located at 286 Water St. in Augusta.

Lash Realty Group in Waldoboro recently hired Mike Ennamorati to its sales team.

Howell Laboratories Inc. a supplier of specialized marine fluid-processing machinery in Bridgton, recently hired David Roberts as director of commercial engineering, marine products.

The University of Southern Maine recently hired Tracy St. Pierre as director of marketing and brand management.

Rudman Winchell, a law firm in Bangor, recently hired attorney Mark Beaumont to its litigation practice group.

Fore River Urology in Portland, part of the Mercy Health System of Maine, recently hired physicians Jon Halterman and Lori Niland.

KidsPeace New England, a behavioral and mental health service provider in Ellsworth, recently hired Dana Parker as director of residential and education services.

Smart Child and Family Services in Windham recently hired Felix del Vecchio as executive director. Previously, he worked in private practice at Youth Alternatives and Mercy Hospital.

People’s United Bank in Portland recently hired John Traynor as senior vice president and chief investment officer.

Tilson Technology Management, an IT service provider in Portland, recently hired Elissa Burke as a senior consultant and Kate Carter as a project administrator in the firm’s IT and information security group.

cPort Credit Union in Portland recently hired Laurie Warzinski as vice president and chief lending officer.

Franklin Chrysler Inc. in Farmington recently hired Jason Davis as its new service manager.

BerryDunn, an accounting firm in Portland, recently hired Doug Rowe as a senior consultant.

The Old Port Sea Grill in Portland recently hired David Connolly as its new chef.

Norway Savings Bank in Norway recently hired Melissa Lord as assistant vice president, customer care center manager.

Coastal Enterprises Inc. in Bangor recently hired Carla Booth as a loan and investment officer.

Franklin Health Farmington Family Practice recently hired Marvin Lee to its medical practice.

Willis of Northern New England Inc., an insurance broker in Auburn, recently hired Robert Farnham as an employee benefits account executive.

Spinnaker Trust, a trust company in Portland, recently hired Jessamyn Larrabee Norton as chief investment officer.

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hired Dennis Meehan as director of member services.

Hall Internet Marketing, an Internet marketing firm in Portland, recently hired RC Lations as a CMS developer.

Patriot Insurance Co. in Yarmouth recently hired Marcia Savona as a senior commercial lines underwriter.

Ram Trust Services, an investment firm in Portland, recently hired Ben Willauer as portfolio manager.

Oxford Networks, a telecommunications company in Lewiston, recently hired Katie Hoskins as an inside sales representative.

Macdonald Page & Co., an accounting firm based in South Portland, recently hired Steven Falco as a staff accountant in its Augusta office.

TechMaine, the statewide trade association representing Maine’s technology industries, recently hired John Spritz as executive director. Previously, Spritz was director of marketing at Walch Education.

Aging Excellence recently hired Cindy Whited as a geriatric care manager.

Promotions

BerryDunn, an accounting firm in Portland, recently promoted Charles Leadbetter to principal.

TD Bank recently promoted Jennifer Sirois to vice president, portfolio manager in commercial real estate in Portland

Norway Savings Bank in Portland recently promoted Dan Walsh from regional vice president to senior vice president and senior commercial lender.

KeyBank recently promoted Michael Neff to branch manager for its branch located at 1234 Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth, and Kristina Awalt to branch manager for its branch located at 2 Hudson Ave. in Guilford. KeyBank also promoted Bonita Pothier to relationship manager for Key@Work in Saco.

Reed & Reed Inc., a construction firm in Woolwich, recently promoted Craig Guerrette to controller.

NEWS 8 WMTW in Portland recently promoted Amy Beveridge to news director.

WinterKids, a nonprofit organization that promotes children’s physical activity, recently promoted Julie Mulkern to executive director.

Appointments

Camden National Corp. recently appointed Craig Gunderson to serve as a member of the board of directors.

Junior Achievement of Maine recently appointed Marcus Barresi from Barresi Financial Inc. as chair of its new regional board in Aroostook Country. Junior Achievement also appointed Mark Wilcox and Dan Hotham as vice chairs.

Dahlia Lynn was recently recommended to serve as the University of Southern Maine’s interim associate provost for academic affairs, pending approval by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.

Common Good Ventures, a nonprofit services provider in Portland, recently elected Tom Davis, CEO of Skills, Inc., Susan Reid Russell, nonprofit consultant, and Bob Schools, senior vice president of retail operations at Hannaford Bros. to its board. Christopher Speh was elected board chair, Dawn Stiles was elected secretary and Benjamin Geci was elected treasurer.

Marie Vienneau, chief executive officer and chief nursing officer at Millinocket Regional Hospital, was recently appointed chair of the Maine Hospital Association board of directors.

The Portland Museum of Art recently elected the following new members to its 2011–2012 board of trustees: Melanie Stewart Cutler; John Moore; and William Williams. Rosalyne Bernstein and Peggy Osher were named honorary trustees. The museum also elected the following officers: John Isacke, president; Hans Underdahl, chairman; Anna Wells, vice president; Walter Goldfarb, vice president at large; Christopher Robinson, vice president at large; Robert Nanovic, treasurer; William Ryan, assistant treasurer; and James Houle, secretary.

Spotlight

Mercy Hospital in Portland was recently recognized by the Maine State Employee Health Commission as the only Tier 1 hospital in Greater Portland, making it the preferred provider for state workers, according to a release from the hospital.

This recognition establishes Mercy as a preferred provider for 40,000 state workers and their dependents, as well as highlighting its performance as a preferred provider over the past five years.

With this designation, state workers receive financial incentives through the State Health Commission when they use Mercy Hospital. Frank Johnson, executive director of the State Employee Health Commission, says that the tiered rating system will be changed this summer to help contain state health care costs.

Company News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded the following awards: $400,000 to Augusta for cleanup at the former American Tissue Mill site, Parcel 1 and 2; $400,000 to Belfast for community-wide assessment; $200,000 to Canton for cleanup at the former Brindis Leather Co. mill and Whitney Brook dam site; $400,000 to Greater Portland Council of Governments for community-wide assessment; $1 million to Kennebec Valley Council of Governments for community-wide revolving loan fund supplemental funding; and $550,000 to Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission for community-wide revolving loan fund supplemental funding.

Gifford’s Ice Cream recently announced the launch of its new website, www.giffordsicecream.com, designed and developed by Briggs Advertising of Bath.

Breast Care Specialists of Maine in Portland, a department of Mercy Hospital, has received a full, three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, which is administered by the American College of Surgeons.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative recently awarded the Maine Department of Environmental Protection $769,092, managed by the Efficiency Maine Trust, to fund programs to improve energy efficiency, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy technologies and provide direct assistance to energy consumers.

Nancy Marshall, founder and CEO of Nancy Marshall Communications, was recently the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the United Way of Mid-Maine held at Colby College.

The Harold Alfond Foundation recently announced a bonus 3:1 matching challenge grant to help complete the fundraising efforts for the Waterville Opera House’s $4 million renovation project. The Opera House has raised $1.9 million toward its $2 million goal, all of which will be matched 1:1 under a 2009 matching commitment by the foundation.

Jean Maginnis, founder and executive director of the Maine Center for Creativity, recently spoke at the 2011 American for the Arts Convention in San Diego.

Chocolatier Blue, a family-owned specialty chocolate shop, recently opened for business at 12 Bay View St. in Camden.

Downeast Energy in Brunswick recently held its 18th annual Downeast Energy Classic at the Brunswick Golf Club and raised more than $20,000 for the Oasis Health Network and The Maine Children’s Home.

Saint Joseph’s College in Standish recently announced a new adult education and training concentration within its online master of science in education degree.

Amerprise Financial has awarded Coastal Enterprises Inc. in Wiscasset a $20,000 grant to support the development of CEI Investment Notes Inc., a CEI affiliate that raises capital from accredited individual and institutional investors to finance projects in Maine that create quality jobs and affordable housing.

VIA Agency, an advertising agency in Portland, was recently named as the agency of record for People’s United Bank

Nancy Zimmerman, director of professional marketing for Putney Inc., a pet pharmaceutical company in Portland, recently opened the Health & Wellness for Companion Animals 2011 conference in Chicago with an analysis of current research, trends and opportunities in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.

Diversified Business Communications, an event marketing firm in Portland, recently announced it is launching seven events in India, Hong Kong, Australia, Sweden, Canada, the United States and the Netherlands. Diversified also recently made three acquisitions in the business management and entertainment technology sectors.

Bright Matter Marketing and Public Relations in Portland recently announced it will become a part of Fuseideas, a national marketing and interactive agency based in Boston.

The First Bancorp in Damariscotta recently declared a quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share. This second-quarter dividend, which is payable July 29 to shareholders of record as of July 6, is equal to the 19.5 cents per share declared in the previous 11 quarters.

Sebago Brewing Co. in Gorham recently announced the release of its single batch beer, Bass Ackwards Berryblue Ale.

The city of Rockland is receiving $2.7 million for sewer upgrades. Funding comes from a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wastewater Disposal direct loan of $2.4 million and a grant of $261,500.

Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor recently announced continued accreditation status from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, an accrediting commission agency that provides institutional accreditation on a regional basis. The community college also announced a new scholarship program targeted to meet the unique needs of adult students. The scholarship provides full tuition for two classes for the upcoming 2011-12 academic year for adult students with either a high school diploma or GED, who have been out of high school for five years and have never attended college.

The Maine Youth Camp Foundation recently selected Burgess Advertising & Marketing in Portland as its agency of record.

Allan’s Towing on Waterville Road in Belfast was recently purchased by Ron’s Towing & Recovery in Northport.

Mary Keefe recently announced the launch of Elder Living Solutions, a personal consulting firm for seniors and families seeking care and retirement options in Saco.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in conjunction with NeighborWorks America announced the launch of the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program, to help homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure in Maine. HUD allocated $10.3 million to fund this emergency loan program in Maine.

Mexicali Blues, a retailer of imported clothing, jewelry and décor, recently announced the opening of its retail space at 1 West Market Square in Bangor.

Hall Internet Marketing, an Internet marketing firm in Portland, recently joined the Casco Bay Technology Hub, located at 30 Danforth St. in Portland, as a founding member. Through support of its members, the hub will become a geographic focal point where technology culture fuels business growth.

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers recently elected Daniel Rose, an attorney at Portland-based law firm Drummond Woodsum, as a newly-elected fellow.

Katahdin Trust Co. recently opened its newest branch at 57 Western Ave. in Hampden.

Mathews Brothers Co., a window manufacturer in Belfast, was recently awarded the OSHA Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program designation, for its efforts in providing a safe and healthy work environment.

Mira Monte Inn in Bar Harbor, The Harbour Cottage Inn in Southwest Harbor and The Pride Motel and Cottages in Scarborough were recently certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection as environmental leaders for voluntary efforts in reducing their impact on the environment.

The Portland Museum of Art recently reopened its café under new management. The museum hired Aurora Provisions to operate the café, which has been renamed Museum Café.

The Charlotte White Center in Dover-Foxcroft, a nonprofit providing support services to individuals facing the life challenges of cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health issues, was recently awarded a $25,000 unrestricted grant from the Elmina B. Sewall foundation.

Simmons Ardell, a South Portland-based communication design firm, has been hired by the Greater Portland Economic Development Corp. to provide design and marketing services.

A newly released study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on business friendly economic development opportunities ranks Maine No. 1 in the nation when it comes to infrastructure as a result of the Three Ring Binder broadband expansion project being built by Maine Fiber Co. Inc. and managed by Tilson Fiber Technology.

Fluid Imaging Technologies Inc. in Yarmouth, a manufacturer of the FlowCAM particle analysis instrumentation, recently announced that Arizona State University’s Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation has purchased FlowCAM’s imaging particle and cell analyzer to allow researchers to analyze lipid concentrations in microalgae species.

DeLorme, a mapping and GPS technology provider in Yarmouth, recently announced the fall 2011 release of its DeLorme inReach, an iridium-based personal communicator designed to deliver global two-way satellite text messaging, delivery confirmations, SOS capabilities, remote tracking and an Android smartphone interface.

Mary Ruth Hedstrom, Jane Ryan and Lynn Krauss recently announced the launch of South Street Linen in Portland, a new company that designs scarves, table accessories, aprons and other items from linen.

Maine Spinecare recently opened its practice within Central Maine Orthopaedics on 690 Minot Ave. in Auburn.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded a $657,841 National Emergency Grant to the Maine Department of Labor to serve workers affected by layoffs at Katahdin Paper mill in East Millinocket.

The city of Lewiston recently announced that Kevin Gagne, public works deputy director for utilities, has obtained his professional engineer license.

Blais Civil Engineers in South Portland recently announced employee Jason Vafiades passed his Maine Professional Engineering Exam.

Emerge Maine, a nonprofit organization that offers campaign training for Democratic women, recently announced it is recruiting women for its class of 2012.

NorState Federal Credit Union in Madawaska recently announced that Executive Vice President Susan Gervais has received the Certified Credit Union Executive designation by the Credit Union National Association.

Samoset Resort in Rockport recently announced the completion of numerous additions to the resort including a full-service, seaside spa, an Italian restaurant and three new luxury guest cottages. The improvements are the result of a $2 million investment by the resort owners, Ocean Properties.

Kents Hill School in Kents Hill recently received a $2.3 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation, which will support the construction of a new learning center, The Akin Learning Center.

Accolades

Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers recently named Eaton Peabody, a law firm in Bangor, as one of Maine’s leading business law firms in five areas of practice: corporate/M&A; commercial litigation; environment; labor and employment; litigation; and real estate. Twenty-one Preti Flaherty attorneys were also selected for inclusion in the 2011 Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.

Food and Wine magazine recently listed Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Bar Harbor on its top 25 ice cream spots in the nation.

NEWS 8 WMTW in Portland recently earned the 2011 National Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Trina Mercier, assistant vice president of operations at Central Maine Credit Union in Lewiston, recently received the Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding Credit Union Employee from the Maine Credit Union League.

Katahdin Trust Co. in Houlton was recently honored by the American Bankers Association with a certificate of recognition for its community involvement.

MEMIC, a workers’ compensation insurance company in Portland, recently presented policyholder recognition awards to the following policyholders for outstanding performance in their workers’ compensation programs: Buck Construction Inc. in Mapleton; Duratherm Window Corp. and York Spiral Stair in Vassalboro; G & E Roofing in Augusta; Textiles Coated International in Manchester, N.H.; Vermont State Employees Credit Union in South Burlington, Vt.; Vic Firth Inc. in Newport; and York Water District in York.

Wright Express Corp., a provider of business payment processing and information management options in South Portland, announced that Mike Dubyak, chairman, president and chief executive officer, was recently presented the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 New England Award from Ernst & Young, a professional service organizations.

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