Executive moves

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for May 18, 2026

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

Portland nonprofit coping with tragic loss names new leader

Abigail Spadone succeeds longtime executive director Mary Haynes-Rodgers, who is retiring after 18 years leading the organization.

Housing authority’s new deputy looks forward to working more directly with tenants

Mark Wiesendanger most recently worked at MaineHousing, where he helped finance affordable housing developments across the state.

Yarmouth town manager will become director of Maine Redevelopment Land Bank

Scott LaFlamme will succeed Tuck O'Brien as executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
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🔒New president takes reins at Versant Power

Erica Young joins the Maine utility after more than 25 years in the energy sector, with experience in operations, regulatory affairs and corporate strategy.

Cumberland County FCU promotes CFO to top executive post

Ryan Grund, who has been chief financial officer since 2013, will take over both the president and CEO roles from Scott Harriman, who is retiring.

🔒From the Editor: For some business owners, parting is such sweet sorrow

Our cover story looks at top execs who have “retired,” only to reemerge after a short break.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for May 4, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.
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Longtime YMCA leader to lead Boothbay Region chapter

Megan Benvenuto, who is now based in Georgia, will start on July 1, succeeding longtime CEO Andy Hamblett.

Westbrook Development Corp. makes promotion for president role

Tyler Norod joined the organization in 2021, after having worked as a development officer for Avesta Housing, where he led projects across southern Maine and New Hampshire.
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