Foundation Board 2025-2026

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is proud to introduce the dedicated members of its Foundation Board for the 2023-2024 academic year. This esteemed group of professionals and community leaders plays a pivotal role in advancing UMPI’s mission to provide exceptional education and foster community engagement.

Executive BoardNamePrincipal Affiliation
Melinda BarnardLarkspur & Rose
*Nick BaserSeven Islands
Keli BriggsUMPI
*Clara CollinsS.W. Collins
Ruth Ann CowgerEast Grand School
Shawn Cunningham
Jeff DavenportNorState Federal Credit Union
Chelsea DesrosiersCary Medical Center
Bill Flagg
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Ryan Guerrette

Town Square Media
Darlene HigginsCary Medical Center, Retired COO
*Ginny Joles
David LevasseurLevasseur Dentistry
Rick NadeauA&L Construction
Sean NordenholdNorState Federal Credit Union
*Kendra OverlockVersant
*Curt PatersonAroostook Savings & Loan
Paul ReidMajesty Home Care
Jay Reynolds, MDNorthern Light AR Gould Hospital
Stacy ShawMMG Insurance
*Elaine Sipe
Paige SmallFamily Eyecare & Mavor Optical
*Mandy SpoonerB.R. Smith Associates
Scott VioletteBarresi Financial
*David Watson
Ex-OfficioNamePrincipal Affiliation
Barbara BlackstoneUMPI
*Craig CormierUMPI
*Raymond Rice, PhDUMPI President
*Brett Varnum, Past PresidentDiscovery Martial Arts Association