Wyke will not lead FAME

Gov. John Baldacci today said he has withdrawn his nomination of Department of Administrative and Financial Services Commissioner Rebecca Wyke to lead the Finance Authority of Maine.

Instead, Wyke will join the University of Maine System as vice chancellor of finance and administration and will oversee all system-wide business, operational and administrative functions, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Baldacci nominated Wyke for the state job on July 18 and her confirmation hearing was scheduled for August 15.

Acting FAME CEO Elizabeth Bordowitz will continue to lead the organization.