Mainebiz is honored to present the 2025 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year. These 10 individuals span various industries, including the nonprofit sector.
From entrepreneurs and educators to state leaders, this year’s class is one you won’t want to miss hearing from.
The Mainebiz team invites you to an awards reception on Wednesday, April 9, to celebrate and thank these leaders for their contributions to our state.
The 2025 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
- Deborah Bronk, president and CEO, Bigelow Lab
- Kevin Bunker and Laura Reading, Developers Collaborative
- Ben Davis, founder and CEO, EDURA
- Jim Godbout, My Place Teen Center
- Mike Haws, president and CEO, Sappi Paper North America
- James Herbert, president, University of New England
- Claudette Ndayininahaze, founder, In Her Presence
- Olympia Snowe, retired U.S. senator and founder of Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, 2014
- Rob Tod, founder, Allagash Brewing Co.
