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V O L . X X X I I N O. X V I I A U G U S T 1 0 , 2 0 2 6 28 [ N E W H I R E S ] Fontaine Family in Auburn hired Aiden Snell as a Realtor. Snell previously worked in the con- struction and exca- vation industries. The MEMIC Group, a workers' compen- sation specialist based in Portland, hired Sean Rutledge as a production underwriter on its Northeast under- writing team. Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty in Portland hired Marissa Hyland as a vice president in its Kennebunk office. The Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone hired Valerie Chavez as community programs manager. Chavez joined the school's residential life staff last year after graduating from UCLA. Atlantic Federal Credit Union in South Portland hired Ashley English as branch manager in Freeport. Bangor Savings Bank hired Alina Dubois as vice president, business banking senior relationship manager in Falmouth. United Way of Kennebec Valley in Augusta hired Erin Fogg as President and CEO. Fogg most recently served as chief advance- ment officer at Kents Hill School. Borden Cottage, an addiction treat- ment center in Camden, hired Margo Walsh as a member of its business development team. Walsh is the founder of MaineWorks, the nation's first employment company focused on individuals impacted by substance use disorder and incarceration, and co-founder of United Recovery Fund and Cecil's Place Sober Living. ClimateWork Maine hired Fiona Wilson as strategic advisor. Wilson was previously chief sustainability officer and sustain- ability institute executive director at the University of New Hampshire. [ P R O M O T I O N S ] SMRT Architects & Engineers in Portland named Rebecca Casey direc- tor of health and wellness practice, stepping into the role Derek Veilleux held for more than a decade. Veilleux is shifting focus to his role as board chair and strategic priorities. Bernstein Shur, a law firm in Portland, promoted Amelia Pelletier to director of human resources. The University of New England's College of Business promoted Amir Mousavian, the college's associate dean and pro- fessor of supply chain management, to acting dean. [ A P P O I N T M E N T S ] The Maine Real Estate & Development Association in Portland named Jennifer Small, a partner at Malone Commercial Brokers, as president of its board of directors. e association also announced Paul Peck of Drummond & 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. Ashley English Aiden Snell Derek Veilleux Erin Fogg Rebecca Casey Marissa Hyland UnitedInsurance.net At United Insurance, women make up 74% of our team, and their leadership inspires us every day. We're proud to celebrate the visionaries, innovators, and changemakers shaping Maine's business community. Congratulations to the 2026 Mainebiz Outstanding Women in Business! Business • Employee Benefits • Bonding • Financial Services • Home • Auto Amelia Pelletier

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