Executive moves

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for April 6, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.

Developers Collaborative makes key addition to leadership team

Eric Boucher brings close to three decades of financial leadership experience in housing, banking and professional services.

Avesta Housing adds director of development with experience from Alaska to Maine

Portland-based nonprofit Avesta Housing has hired John Egan as its new director of development, replacing Patrick Hess who has been promoted to vice president of real estate.

Portland Housing Authority promotes interim leader to executive director

Leah Bruns succeeds Brian Frost, who resigned in August 2025 after two years in the role.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances from Feb. 23, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.

South Portland educational publisher BW Walch names its next CEO

Sean Lockwood succeeds Al Noyes, who has served as CEO and will continue as chairman of the board, partnering closely with Lockwood to accelerate the company's next phase of growth.

Maine’s largest architecture firm adds strength to two complex practices

SMRT's appointments of Ben Halleck and Andrew Tyner reflect a strategic focus on environments including advanced battery technology, aerospace, defense manufacturing and lab research.

Bath Area YMCA promotes interim CEO to permanent role

Previously the organization's COO, Vendt had stepped into the role of interim leader this past July, following the departure of former CEO Rob Gray.

Sebago Technics’ new president brings 20 years of in-house experience

As the company expands its client base and services, the transition provides stability and added leadership capacity as the company continues to grow.