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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 A U G U S T 1 0 , 2 0 2 6 Drummond and Ben Brennan of KONE Elevators & Escalators will serve as vice presidents in 2026-27, Justin Laverriere of Maine Community Bank as treasurer and Shelly Clark, who also serves full time as the organization's executive director, secretary. Molly Briggs, execu- tive vice president of lease administra- tion at Epstein Commercial Real Estate, was also added to the board. The American Heart Association in Maine elected Joan Smith, tax princi- pal at Baker Newman Noyes, as board chair and Aline Iskandar, cardiologist at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, as board president. New board members include Lindsay Harris, vice president of Maine Community Bank, and Smita Sonti, physician at Martin's Point. The Rotary Club of Waterville elected Roger Crouse as president and Samantha Wood as president-elect, Tina Chapman as secretary and Sarah Wadick as treasurer. In addition, the following members will serve on the club's board of direc- tors as committee chairs: Andrea Pasco, sergeant-at-arms; John Dalton, commu- nity service; Lindsey Cameron, member- ship; Jordyn Woodard, public relations; Jim Chapman, ways & means; Jennifer Casey, foundation; Michele Prince, administra- tive and immediate past president; Karen Normandin, youth/vocational services; and Dan Eccher, international service. Jeff Melanson will serve as member at large. Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn added Laura Everett, Kim Bridgham, Micah Malloy and Mark Page to its board. Everett serves as managing principal at Albin, Randall & Bennett; Bridgham is a retired senior finance executive; Malloy is president and general manager of News Center Maine; and Page serves as president of Oakhurst Dairy. Piper Shores, a nonprofit life plan retire- ment community in Scarborough, announced that Philip Jean, CEO, was elected secretary of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Verrill, a law firm in Portland, said it was featured on the U.S. News list of "2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms." Lark, a national development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, announced it was awarded "Maine Environmental Leader Certifications" by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Innovation and Assistance for its state-wide portfolio of boutique hotels throughout Maine. AARP Maine said that Associate State Director Bridget Quinn was honored last week by the Maine Women's Lobby. Quinn received the organization's "Wheelbarrow Champion" award in recognition for her advocacy work and collaborative efforts that resulted in the implementation of Paid Family and Medical Leave in Maine. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor announced that it was recognized as having the low- est heart attack readmission ratio for the second year in a row, according to newly released Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. e medi- cal center also received the American Heart Association's "Get with the Guidelines — Stroke Gold" quality achievement award for its commit- ment to ensuring people experienc- ing stroke receive timely, appropri- ate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability. Drummond Woodsum, a law firm in Portland, announced the firm's trust and estate planning practice group retained its "Band 1" rating in the latest edition of the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide. In addition, David Backer and Jana Magnuson each earned individual recognition for their trust and estate planning practices. Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ NOV 13, 20 26 – M A R 14, 20 27 Sascha Braunig (Canada, born 1983), Poseuses, 2023, oil on linen over panel, 60 x 72 inches. Collection of Mark and Judy Bednar THE CONVERSATIONS HR LEADERS AREN'T HAVINF ANYWHERE ELSE Join New England's top HR & business executives Reserve Your Seat: StrategicHRmw.com Workforce insights. Peer perspectives. Better business. Workforce insights. Peer perspectives. Better business. Workforce insights. Peer perspectives. Better business. Aline Iskandar Joan Smith Lindsay Harris Smita Sonti