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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Paul Hogan - Kennebunkport, Maine

Paul Hogan - President

Paul Hogan is happily retired and an avid Sunday River skier and volunteer with Maine Adaptive. Paul was in private practice as an attorney in New Jersey and with Prudential Insurance in its legal and compliance departments. Prior to that Paul worked at three colleges in their Student Affairs Departments.

Paul received a B.A. from Rutgers College, an Ed.M. from Teachers College, Columbia University and a J.D. from Seton Hall. Paul lives in Kennebunkport with his wife Geri and spends winters in Bethel. They have two children, Gwynne and Grady.

President

Sally Harkins – Bethel, Maine

Sally Harkins – Vice President

Sally Harkins is a real estate broker in Bethel, Maine, with an intimate knowledge of the western Maine mountains and the area real estate market. Sally has an undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation, has been a Maine Adaptive volunteer, and is the aunt of an enthusiastic participant. Prior to the start of her real estate career, Sally worked as Sunday River’s Director of Group Sales. Sally resides in Bethel with her husband, Bob, a former U.S. Ski Team Coach, and is the proud mother of two sons.

Vice President

Joe Begin – South Portland, Maine

Joe Begin - South Portland, Maine

Joseph is a tax manager at Baker Newman Noyes, who has been with the firm since 2014. He provides tax planning and compliance services primarily for individuals and closely-held business, including S-Corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in accounting, magna cum laude, from the University of Maine, Orono, and a master’s degree in accounting from Saint Joseph’s College. In his spare time, Joe enjoys playing basketball, golf, video games, and spending time with friends and family.

Treasurer

Cate Parker – Brunswick, Maine

Cate Parker - Secretary

Cate Parker is the Director of Community Health & Wellness at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She is a nurse exercise physiologist and has had years of experience in critical care, quality improvement, patient safety and adult medical exercise programming. She is an active Sugarloaf skier and a Maine Adaptive volunteer. Her son, Jack, has been a participant with Maine Adaptive for twelve years, since he was 5, and was the winner of the Chip Crothers Founders Award for outstanding participation with Maine Adaptive in 2016.

Secretary

David Patch – Boothbay Harbor, Maine

David Patch - Past President

Cate Parker is the Director of Community Health & Wellness at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She is a nurse exercise physiologist and has had years of experience in critical care, quality improvement, patient safety and adult medical exercise programming. She is an active Sugarloaf skier and a Maine Adaptive volunteer. Her son, Jack, has been a participant with Maine Adaptive for twelve years, since he was 5, and was the winner of the Chip Crothers Founders Award for outstanding participation with Maine Adaptive in 2016.

Past President

Board Members

Steve Palleschi – Falmouth, Maine

Steve Palleschi – Member

Steve Palleschi is currently employed at TD Bank where he is a VP and Director within the Risk Management division. In this role, Steve manages, leads, and serves as a business line liaison for multiple governance, monitoring, and oversight initiatives. Steve is also the Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach and the Treasurer of the Monmouth Academy Trustees at his Alma Mater. Steve lives in Falmouth, Maine with his wife Kerry and two goldendoodle pups, Ozzy and Fletcher. In his spare time, Steve enjoys skiing, playing baseball and softball, coaching, snowmobiling, and time with his family.

Board Member

Luke Goodine - Naples, Maine

Luke Goodine - Naples, Maine

Luke Goodine grew up in Central Maine.  He pursued his passion for music and earned his BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music from the University of Maine at Augusta. In 2007, Luke began a career in insurance which led to his involvement in Human Services Organizations throughout New England.  Having witnessed the commitment and dedication of those who serve, it inspired him to get involved.  He has sat on the Board of Directors for the Maine Homeless Veterans Alliance and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation.  Luke, his wife Gloria, and daughter Ezeriah reside on Trickey Pond in Naples. In his leisure time, Luke enjoys winter sports, along with boating and kayaking during the summer.  Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Board Member

Tom Butler – Kingfield, Maine

Tom Butler – Kingfield, Maine

Thomas Butler is Director of Skier Services at Sugarloaf. In his current position, he oversees Perfect Turn Ski and Ride School, Childcare, the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Guest Services, Tickets, Summer Activities, and the Ambassador Program.  He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono and is currently a selectman for the Town of Carrabassett Valley. Tom is an alpine examiner for PSIA-E/AASI and a member of the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors. Tom will play a key role in Maine Adaptive’s continued growth and development at Sugarloaf and Sunday River.

Board Member

Glenn Kroll - Portland, Maine

Glenn Kroll - Portland, Maine

Glenn Kroll has been in the Maine Adaptive "family" since 1987 - as a blind participant, a clinician, winter and summer volunteer, Board and VNB committee member and returns to serve on the Board. Glenn retired in 2016 after a 42 year career in Information Technology at Travelers Insurance culminating in managing a team supporting a portfolio of multiplatform Business Intelligence software tools. In addition to skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, and cycling with Maine Adaptive, Glenn enjoys playing guitar, reading, and Amateur Radio. Glenn and his wife, Susan, moved from Connecticut to Maine following retirement in order to increase his involvement with Maine Adaptive. He has experienced, first hand, the benefits highlighted in our mission statement - develop skills, enhance independence, and provide enjoyment through active recreation.

Board Member

Leslie B Otten - Bethel, Maine

Leslie B Otten - Emeritus Chairman

Chairman Emeritus

Founding Members

Omar D Crothers, MD – 1941-2013
Leslie B Otten – Bethel, Maine
Charlie Roscoe – Yarmouth, Maine
Charles R Stevens – 1934-2020