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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 31 O C T O B E R 6 , 2 0 2 5 AWA R D 4 0 U N D E R 4 0 Favorite quote: "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main ...for each man's death diminishes me, I am involved in mankind, and therefore send not to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee." — John Donne. Best way to recharge: Hike, camp, ski, walk the beautiful coast where we live (and all of the above with my dog Taco!), read, try all the amazing food and drink in Greater Portland and explore new places in hidden corners of the world as much as possible! Maine's biggest challenge: The rivalry between old and new; Mainers and being "from away," wanting to cherish what makes this state great by freezing it in time and making it a best kept secret instead of sharing with those who value the same. Dinner party guests: Michelle Obama, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Anthony Bourdain. Generating meaningful construction projects Tucker Nyquist, 34 Regional safety manager, Maine region, A/Z Corp., a Cianbro company Greatest achievement: To date, my greatest achievement has been sup- porting A/Z Corporation's Maine region in achieving 365 days (and counting) without a single recordable injury on any of our projects. Knowing that Mainers have gone home safe to their families, for over a year, is A personal achievement that will not soon be matched. Passion project: I'm currently involved in planning a church in Windham. Lightbulb moment: One summer in college, I was working as a tour guide at the Ben & Jerrys factory in Waterbury, Vt. Making people smile every day became a passion of mine and I knew that I wanted a career that would give me a similar opportunity while a l s o p o s i t i v e l y impacting my com- munity. After spend- ing six years in the maritime industry, I found a job in con- struction safety that exceeded my expecta- tions. I have the privi- lege of bolstering my community through meaningful construc- tion projects while helping keep my fel- low community mem- bers safe. All while (hopefully) making at least one person smile every day. Meaningful book: "The Power of Habit," by Charles Duhigg Favorite TV shows: "Brooklyn 99" and "The Office" Heroes: I have five. My Grandfather, Johan Naess. Or any one of my four sisters: Kirstin, Emma, Libby, and Annie. Each one has had a unique and profound impact on my life. Favorite quote: "Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are in, divine love would have put you there" — Charles Spurgeon Best way to recharge: Hike the NE 67 with my wife Rachael and dog, Jett. Maine's biggest challenges: Mental health and the negative stigma that can exist (especially with men) In seeking mental health resources. I am a HUGE advocate for sharing my journey of seek- ing and going through counseling and the profound impact it's had on my life. Dinner party guests: Olaf Naess (my great grandfather who immigrated to the U.S. in 1899); Lewis & Clark (you can't just invite one); Ferdinand Magellan. There is something powerful in the antici- pation of the unknown. I would love to hear how they all managed the tension of courage in the midst of fear as they began their life altering journeys. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Let us help you write your next chapter. For the life you choose. At Norway Savings Asset Management Group, it's not necessarily the size of your nest egg we care about — it's the story behind it. Your planning decisions are a reflection of your values and your future. They're about the choices you've made to get here, and your vision for what comes next. We take the responsibility of protecting your financial future incredibly seriously. We make sure your story lives on. 207.482.7920 norwaysavings.bank N ot F DIC I n su red • N o B a n k G ua ra ntee • M ay Lose Va lue Working as a tour guide at the Ben & Jerrys factory [I realized] making people smile every day became a passion of mine and I knew that I wanted a career that would give me a similar opportunity while also positively impacting my community. — Tucker Nyquist A/Z Corp.

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