Foundation Board 2023-2024
The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is proud to introduce the dedicated members of its Foundation Board for the 2023-2024 academic year. This esteemed group of professionals and community leaders plays a pivotal role in advancing UMPI’s mission to provide exceptional education and foster community engagement.
| Executive Board | Name | Principal Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| * | Nick Baser | Seven Islands |
| Melissa Buck | MSAD #1 | |
| * | Donald Cassidy, Vice President | Cassidy Orthodontics, LLC |
| * | Clara Collins | S.W. Collins |
| Ruth Ann Cowger | East Grand School | |
| * | Clint Deschene | Ignite PI |
| Stacey Emery | UMPI Faculty | |
| Bill Flagg | Cary Medical Center | |
| Roberta Griffiths | Community Volunteer | |
Ryan Guerrette | Town Square Media | |
| Darlene Higgins | Cary Medical Center, Retired COO | |
| * | Llori Keirstead | Retired MSAD #1 Faculty |
| Lehrle Kieffer, Secretary | RE/MAX North Realty | |
| Rick Nadeau | A+L Construction | |
| Sean Nordenhold | NorState Federal Credit Union | |
| Kendra Overlock | Versant | |
| * | Jennifer Paradis | Farm Credit East |
| * | Mandy Pooler | B.R. Smith Associates |
| * | Martin Puckett, President | City of Presque Isle |
| Jay Reynolds, MD | Northern Light AR Gould Hospital | |
| Judy Roe | UMPI Faculty | |
| Stacy Shaw | MMG Insurance | |
| Brian Sipe | Gallagher Insurance | |
| Bryan Thompson | Thompson Financial Group | |
| * | Brett Varnum | Discovery Martial Arts Association |
| Brad Wolverton | J M Huber | |
| Ex-Officio | Name | Principal Affiliation |
| Evan Zarkadas, Alumni Association President | Admissions Counselor, Salve Regina University | |
| * | Raymond Rice, PhD | UMPI President |
| * | Debbie Roark, EdD, Foundation Treasurer | Exec. Dir., University Advancement, UMPI |
| * | Brett Varnum, Past President | Discovery Martial Arts Association |