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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 23 A P R I L 4 , 2 0 2 2 F O C U S B A N K I N G / F I N A N C E / I N S U R A N C E me a lot of comfort and reassurance. 'We can do it,' he would say and that would give me courage. He was enthusiastic," Cross says. "We're a lot larger today. e com- pany has continued to grow in his absence," Cross says. Cross has a nephew and son in the business and one of his grandchildren talks about joining the business some- day, but Cross laughs and says, "Who knows?" "His father was a legend. He emu- lates the behavior of his father. His son emulates him. You can see it in their daily interactions," says Pete Vigue, chairman of construction firm Cianbro, who has worked with Cross for decades. "e man works an endless amount of hours a week. And he still takes time for his family and grandchildren. He wants to be normal people. ey may have nice things but not boastfully. I con- sider him to be a real person," Vigue says. In the off hours, the Cross family talks business, of course. "It's only natural. I have an easy chair I sit in that I'm always working in at home. When you love what you do, it's not work," Cross says. When he's not working, which is rare, Cross loves Disney and has been more times than he can count. He even had a Disney pen in hand during the interview. He also likes four-wheeling on the few hundred acres behind his home in Brewer. "I find every animal out there. I even saw a bobcat wander through. Every creature Maine has," Cross says. Campbell says Cross is all about work, home and family. "He works. He doesn't play. He gets that naturally. His father was the same way," Campbell says. "He loves his home and family. He loves his land in Brewer. He takes his chainsaw and cuts trees to build paths. If he does go on vacation, it's to Disney. But if he stays a whole week — that's a long week. If a customer has a big loss, he'd jump on a plane and come home early to handle it." *Matthew Arey does not provide legal services for clients. Attorney-Client privilege does not apply to communications. Lebel & Harriman is not a law firm. Securities offered through Valmark Securities, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Valmark Advisers, Inc. a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 130 Springside Drive, Suite 300 Akron, OH 44333-2431 Phone: 800-765-5201. Lebel & Harriman, LLP is a separate entity from Valmark Securities, Inc. and Valmark Advisers, Inc. Matthew Arey, JD Named L&H's Newest Partner Please join us in celebrating! Since 2014, Matt has demonstrated incredible talent and leadership, including the creation of a comprehensive resource to aid individuals and employers in overcoming student loan debt challenges. He attended evening classes at Suffolk University Law School, graduated with his Juris Doctor and in 2021 was inducted into the Maine State Bar.* marey@lebelharriman.com. Feel free to share your comments or questions with Matt at Earlier this year, Matt was also appointed as our Director of Fiduciary Services. In his role as Retirement Advisor, Matt focuses on helping 401(k)and 403(b) plan sponsors mitigate risk and enhance outcomes for their participants. Congratulations from all of us, Matt! Your energy, expertise and strategic vision will have a lasting impact on our community and team. We're so proud of you! " Thanks to FAME's programs, Hodgdon Yachts was able to increase production and jobs in Maine." FAME Hodgdon Yachts Tim Hodgdon Owner & CEO Helping Maine Businesses Succeed Since 1983 1-800-228-3734 • FAMEmaine.com 7-Time Winner, Best Places to Work in Maine (2015–2021) C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » I have no plans to go anywhere. I enjoy what I do. — Royce Cross Cross Insurance

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