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
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Oversees FMCC financial integrity and investment policy.
Tony DiSotto
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
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/President and CEO, Central Maine Power
Scott Ballard
Chief People Officer
Scott has followed a career in Human Resources for over 25 years across different industries
Rosa Galva de Cohen
Board Member
Rosa is a Corporate Tax Accountant at Unum and the founder and Board Treasurer of EduExito, Inc.
Hope Dubois - Special Assistant to the President
Carrie Ridgway - Director of Development and Operations
Dr. John - 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.