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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 O C T O B E R 6 , 2 0 2 5 AWA R D 4 0 U N D E R 4 0 Ensuring that all Mainers have access to opportunities Jonathan Poole, 36 Chief operations officer, Finance Authority of Maine Greatest achievement: I am uncer- tain that there is one thing that stands out among the rest. I find a great sense of achievement in my naval ser vice, moving back to Maine, star ting a family and finding profes- sional fulfillment in support of Mainers. Passion project: My wife and I bought a piece of land in Oxford County a long time ago with the dream of build- ing a cabin. We chip away at the work a little bit each year hoping to finish by the time our young kids are ready to go skiing. Lightbulb moment: During my master's program, I read a lot about economic development policy and out- comes. This time was influ- ential in determining what I wanted to do when I moved back to Maine. Influential book: "The Untethered Soul," by Michael Singer. I have always str uggled with mindfulness and being in the moment. This book and concept were so different from anything I had read before and helped me at a time when I needed it most. Personal hero: Joshua Chamberlain. I wrote my undergraduate thesis on a Chamberlain model of lead- ership for military officers based on scholarship, commitment, and compassion. Favorite movie: I've always loved the movie "Master and Com- mander" and wished they made more movie adap- tations of the books. Favorite quote: During Plebe Summer at the Naval Academy, we were required to mem- orize various speeches, poems, songs and other "rates." One of the speeches we had to memorize and recite was "The Man in the Arena" by Teddy Roosevelt. It encour- ages you to take risks in support of a worthy cause and to bolster your courage in the face of criticism. Best way to recharge: I am lucky to have two toddlers at home, so when I am not at work, you can find me playing tea party, building forts, and riding bikes around Brunswick. Maine's biggest challenge: Ensuring that all Mainers have access to oppor tunities to build a sustainable and pros- perous future. D i n n e r p a r t y g u e s t s : Frances Perkins, Joshua Chamberlin and Ed Muskie. Three Mainers that led in uncertain times with resolve. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » FOURTH GENERATION | FAMILY-OWNED | SINCE 1953 H H DOVER-FOXCROFT CORINTH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H BELFAST ROCHESTER GORHAM PORTLAND LIVERMORE FALLS MEXICO BRUNSWICK AUBURN BOOTHBAY HARBOR DAMARISCOTTA ROCKLAND CAMDEN BUCKSPORT BLUE HILL ELLSWORTH BAR HARBOR CHERRYFIELD MACHIAS CALAIS BELGRADE FAIRFIELD FARMINGTON SKOWHEGAN BANGOR GREENVILLE WATERVILLE WEST ENFIELD OLD TOWN KINGFIELD PALMYRA MADISON MADISON H H H HAMMONDLUMBER.COM 1,200 EMPLOYEES & GROWING 34 LOCATIONS ACROSS MAINE & NEW HAMPSHIRE The Board, Staff, and Volunteers at PWH want to congratulate Director of Global Programs, Laura Nilsson, for her well-deserved recognition as one of the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honorees! partnersforworldhealth.org 207-774-5555 40 Walch Drive, Portland I am lucky to have two toddlers at home, so when I am not at work, you can find me playing tea party, building forts, and riding bikes around Brunswick. — Jonathan Poole Finance Authority of Maine