Introducing the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honorees

Now in its fourth year, the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 program recognizes the state's up-and-coming leaders — the next generation of individuals shaping Maine and its economy.  Mainebiz is proud to recognize these individuals as they advance in their careers. The remarkable 40 come from a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, the nonprofit sector, hospitality and more. Take a look at the stories of the individuals listed below. And please join Mainebiz in celebrating the honorees at our awards reception on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. The venue will be in Brick South at Thompson's Point in Portland. You can learn more and register here. The 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40: Jeannette Andre, president and CEO, Maine Philanthropy Center  Connor Archer, founder, chair and CEO, the Couragous Steps Project Inc.  Kelsie Bouchard, chief lending and investment officer, Coastal Enterprises Inc.  Kate Bielinski, owner Kate Bielinski Marketing & Consulting; co-founder, Growth Factor Ashleigh Briggs-Davis, owner and fractional COO and consultant, Briggs Solutions for Business, Rize Coworking and Collaboration Space Alexis Brown, branch manager and community banking officer, Katahdin Trust Co.  Molly Brubaker, founder and owner, Baby Booty Mary Butler-Fleming, COO, Community Care Partnerships of Maine Ania Chandler, senior project engineer, Barton & Loguidice Shannon Coffin, vice president of community partnerships, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine Helen Cohen, co-founder and CEO, ReachMyTeach Lindsey Coit, co-founder, Capital H. Consulting Mathew Collins, vice president, strategy and partnerships, Andwell Health Partners Christina Consigli, senior project manager, Consigli Construction Julie Curran, managing director, Great Falls Construction Kiley Cyr, senior human resources manager, Bath Iron Works Matt Donahue, vice president and chief impact officer, Heart of Maine United Way Alina Dubois, vice president and business banker, KeyBank Ryan Edwards, owner, Five Gables Inn Amina Hassan, executive director, Her Safety Net Nathan Henry, commercial loan portfolio manager, Kennebec Savings Bank Nate Howes, senior development officer, Avesta Housing Katie Jones, CEO, Nimble Group Jillian LaFrance, intensive case manager, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Gina Mannarino, CEO, Green Gean's LLC Elisabeth Marnik, director of science education and outreach, MDI Biological Laboratory Alexa Coulombe McGovern, founder, Dirigo Sea Farm Charles Mugabe,  director of migration, Catholic Charities Maine Peace Mutesi, director of economic opportunity, Quality Housing Coalition Laura Nilsson, director of global programs, Partners for World Health Tucker Nyquist, regional safety manager, Maine region manager, A/Z Corp.  Tagwongo Obomsawin​​​, manager of energy, economy and Innovation, Clean Energy Partnership, Governor's Energy Office Jessica Oriente, project engineer, Sappi North America Jonathan Poole, chief operations officer, Finance Authority of Maine Ashley Risbara, director of marketing and communications, M&R Development; principal, Zebra Striping Jose Saavedra, airport director, Bangor International Airport Tracey Spinato, director of experiential education, the Roux Institute at Northeastern University Barrett Takesian, executive director, Portland Community Squash Katie Wise, director of design and construction, L.L.Bean Emily Yearwood, owner, guide and marketing director, Northern Outdoors