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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 27 F e b r ua r y 9 , 2 0 1 5 MaineGeneral Health in Augusta elected Stephanie Calkins as board chair. Calkins is a family medicine physician at Four Seasons Family Practice in Fairfield. In addition, Cathy DeMerchant, Joey Joseph and Elissa Emmons were elected to its board of directors. DeMerchant is president and co-owner of Capital Area Staffing Solutions Inc. in Augusta and Bangor; Joseph is president of Cold Brook Saab/Cold Brook Mitsubishi in Skowhegan; and Emmons is general manager and vice president of Charlie's Honda in Augusta. Shaheen & Gordon, a law firm in Saco, announced that Peter Schroeter was named to the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. e acad- emy is an invitation only association of mediators and arbitrators. The Maine Democratic State Committee in Augusta elected Troy Jackson to the Democratic National Committee. Jackson is the former Maine Senate majority leader. Friends of Casco Bay, a conservation nonprofit in South Portland, elected Ward Graffam Jr. to its board of directors as treasurer. Graffam is senior vice president/ commercial credit manager for TD Bank. The Maine Winery Guild, an Augusta- based association of winemakers, distillers, winery owners and wine growers, announced its new officers: Keith Bodine, president, co-owner of Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery; Bruce Olsen, vice president, co-owner of Tree Spirits Winery & Distillery; Elmer Savage, treasurer, co-owner of Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery; and Jeanne Johnson, secretary, co-owner of Breakwater Vineyards. Portland, ME dunham-group.com 207.773.7100 L o c a l K n o w l e d g e . R e g i o n a l F o c u s . G l o b a l R e a c h . Working with the People Behind the Numbers NAI The Dunham Group brokers understand statistics. But more importantly, they understand that behind every number is a hard-working Mainer with a unique perspective and vision. Helping Mainers realize their vision and achieve their business goals is what The Dunham Group brokers do best. For more information, or to register, visit www.mainebiz.biz/OTRportland or call 207.761.8379 x341 Get out from behind your desk to meet and mingle with other business execs at a special reception for Mainebiz readers. Mainebiz is coming to six new regions of the state to continue facilitating face-to-face networking for the business community. admission is free complimentary hors d'oeuvres cash bar R e g i o n a l S P o n S o R S 5–7pm | State Theatre Portland, March 19 Joey Joseph Stephanie Calkins Cathy DeMerchant Peter Schroeter Ward Graffam Jr. Elissa Emmons