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V O L . X X X N O. I X A P R I L 2 9 , 2 0 2 4 34 [ N E W H I R E S ] Landry/French Construction in Scarborough hired Rich Pelosi as virtual design and con- struction manager. Pelosi was previ- ously with Turner Construction. Dirigo Labs in Waterville hired Mufaddal Ali as project-manage- ment specialist. Ali was previously a data scientist for Lincoln Financial Group. The College of the Atlantic in Bar Habor hired Sylvia Torti as president. Torti previously served as dean of the Honors College at University of Utah. Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice in Lewiston hired Mathew Collins as director of home care services. Collins most recently was co-leader of the Palliative Care Service line at Northern Light Health. The city of Auburn hired Emily Carrington as city clerk. Carrington was previously city clerk and registrar of voters for the city of South Portland. FocusMaine in Portland hired Mari Smith as manager of strategic com- munications and outreach. Previously, Smith was with the University of Maine Foundation. Camden National Bank hired Andrew Forbes as chief human resources officer. Forbes was most recently chief people officer at Alcom LLC. KeyBank Commercial Banking hired Graham Duck as senior relation- ship manager for Maine and New Hampshire. Duck was previously with TD Bank. Keller Williams Realty Maine in Portland hired Robyn Aldo as assistant team leader. Black Point Inn in Scarborough hired Michael Bergin as executive chef. Bergin was previously executive chef at Wandby Landing in Kennebunk. Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden hired Kerin Lindahl, Sophia Picard and Angela Torell as assistants in the compa- ny's personal insurance division. [ P R O M O T I O N S ] The city of Auburn pro- moted Kelsey Earle to finance director. Earle was previously deputy finance direc- tor and tax collector. Varney Agency, an insurance company in Bangor, promoted Nick Weiner to sales manager for its commercial insurance division. Weiner was previously a sale coach for the organization. The University of Maine in Orono promoted Jennifer Baker to assistant vice president for research finance and administration. Baker was previously director of fiscal and administrative services. Bangor Savings Bank promoted Cory Worcester to senior vice president and director of operations and Sandra Klausmeyer to senior vice presi- dent, director of strategic initiatives. Worcester was previously vice president, customer experience program manager Newsworthy people and performances I N S H O R T To submit new hires, promotions, appointments, or achievements to Mainebiz, send your press release to editorial@mainebiz.biz. Items are run at the discretion of the editorial staff, and in the order in which they were received. Andrew Forbes Kerin Lindahl Angela Torell Mufaddal Ali Emily Carrington Mari Smith Sylvia Torti Rich Pelosi Kelsey Earle Graham Duck Robyn Aldo Sophia Picard Learn More at PORTLANDREGION.COM MEREDA's Spring Conference will look at upcoming changes that will impact every developer in Maine. Through insightful presentations and discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into navigating the challenges of aligning development goals with evolving societal needs, ensuring that projects are not only feasible but also contribute positively to future landscapes. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Award-winning architect, Jonathan Tate, Principal of New Orleans-based OJT, an architec- ture and urban design practice PANELISTS Kevin Kraft and Nell Donaldson — City of Portland Nate Marcet — Albin Randall & Bennett Jonathan Culley — Redfern Properties John Egan — Genesis Fund Jason Howe — Preti Flaherty Tyler Norod — Westbrook Development Corporation ECONOMIC OUTLOOK PRESENTATION Ken Entenmann — Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of NBT Bank JOIN US FOR THE 2024 MEREDA SPRING CONFERENCE May 15, 2024 Holiday Inn By The Bay 88 Spring Street, Portland Penciling the Future This course is approved for 3 hours by the Maine Real Estate Commission for Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers. Legal and Architect credit approvals are pending. R E G I S T E R TO DAY AT M E R E DA .O R G GOLD SPONSORS:

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