OUR LEADERSHIP
Maine Community College Foundation’s Leaders: Building Maine’s Future
Maine succeeds when its people—students, employers, and citizens—pull together. The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges is guided by seasoned public servants, corporate CEOs, and education visionaries who share one goal: open doors of opportunity for every Mainer. Meet the team turning that vision into measurable results.
Board of Directors
John R. McKernan Jr., Chair
Former Governor of Maine
Guides FMCC strategy and champions statewide workforce initiatives.
Lisa Gorman, Vice Chair
Activist & Fund-raiser
Drives donor engagement; her family funds innovative student-success programs.
Lawrence Wold, Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Oversees FMCC financial integrity and investment policy.
Tony DiSotto
Market President, KeyBank
Supports economic growth through statewide lending and philanthropy.
Elaine Rosen
Assurant Inc.; Kresge Foundation
Adds national philanthropy insight and corporate acumen.
Robert S. Montgomery-Rice
CEO and President, Bangor Savings Bank
Champions community investment across 60+ Maine towns.
David Daigler
President, MCCS
Ensures fundraising aligns with campus priorities and state workforce needs.
Joseph A. Purington
CEO, Avangrid Networks
Avangrid Networks/President and CEO
Scott Ballard
Chief People Officer, MaineHealth
Scott has followed a career in Human Resources for over 25 years across different industries
Rosa Galva de Cohen
Corporate Tax Accountant, UNUM
Rosa is a Corporate Tax Accountant at Unum and the founder and Board Treasurer of EduExito, Inc.
Stephen Hutnak
S.A. Hutnak & Associates, LLC
Hope Dubois - Special Assistant to the President
Carrie Ridgway - Director of Development and Operations
Dr. John Fitzsimmons President
Professional Staff
Governance Fast Facts
- 4 standing committees: Executive, Development, Finance/Audit, Governance & Nominating.
- Every board dollar raised flows to programs, students, or capital projects.
- 100% board giving: directors personally donate each year, signaling full commitment.
Connect With Us
For more information on the foundation and our initiatives contact:
cridgway@maineccfoundation.org or call 207-321-6154.