Don Ballute
Interim Executive Director
Don Ballutte
Interim Executive Director
I am new to the leadership team at Maine Adaptive supporting a very talented staff and Board of Directors.
Home: Hollis, ME and Newry, ME
Favorite vacation spot: Australia
Favorite memory skiing: My older brother bought me a season pass at a local hill when I was in high school. My favorite time skiing was shortly before he passed he came to Sunday River and I got a chance to take him down White Heat.
Diane Barras
Alpine Race Coach
Diane Barras, OTR/L
Alpine Race Coach
I help make our athletes into successful ski racers and all around awesome people. I also help with volunteer training, Nordic skiing, equipment fitting, or wherever else my random set of skills is needed.
Home: Woodstock, ME
Favorite memory skiing: Marching with Team USA and Lindsay Ball at the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Paralympics.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Baxter State Park, ME
Toby Burdet
Program Manager
Toby Burdet
Program Manager
I plan, schedule, and oversee all programming at Sugarloaf.
Home: Belgrade, ME
Favorite Quote: “I never loose. I either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela
Famous person I would like to meet: Ernest Shackleton
Alex Carr
Development Officer
Alex Carr
Development Officer
I help match individual gift strategies to participant outcomes. Making both our donors and participants dreams come true.
Home: Bethel, Maine
Spirit Animal: Dolphin
Favorite Quote: “Luck is the product of great design.”
Tom Damon
Equipment Technician
Tom Damon
Equipment Technician
I fix things and try to be good.
Home: Buckfield, ME
When I am not working, I am probably: Still working…
Favorite Quote: Use is up till you wear it out, then make it do or do without.
Liz Evans
Development Coordinator
Liz Evans
Development Coordinator
I work and support MASR’s marketing, development and all things fundraising. Spreading our mission and sharing our accomplishments, as we become a leader in Adaptive Sports.
Home: Lovell, ME
Hidden Talent: Can name all 50 States in alphabetical order under 30 seconds.
Favorite Quote: “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can” – Arthur Ashe
Kent Harlow
Equipment Manager
Kent Harlow
Equipment Manager
I provide, update, and maintain winter ski equipment for the Maine Adaptive students and volunteers in a safe and timely manner. Coordinate shop activities with staff and volunteers to maintain a smooth flow of equipment through the shop and onto the snow. Keeping your boots warm and your skis fast!
Home – Center Ossipee, NH and Bethel, ME
Favorite Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Motto: Do right. Do your best. Treat others, as you want to be treated. – Lou Holtz, (even though he coached at Notre Dame).
Cat Ingraham
Program Coordinator
Catherine (Cat) Ingraham
Program Coordinator
I work with the program team, volunteers, and athletes to implement programs that create positive experiences, offer learning opportunities, and enhance skills.
Home: Bethel, Maine
When I am not working, I am probably: Hiking with my dog Moxie.
Favorite Book: Pretty much all Stephen King
Sheldon Lewis
Program Coordinator
Sheldon Lewis
Program Coordinator
I coordinate all aspects of our day-to-day programs and specialty camps. From scheduling participants and volunteers to ensuring proper equipment is available and properly fitted. I make sure that everyone is having fun, learning something new, and being safe!
Home: Greenwood, ME and Westbrook, ME
When I am not working, I am probably: Pedaling my bicycle, getting lost somewhere on a mountain or strapped to my snowboard searching for the deepest POW!
Motto: Have as much fun as you can and help others do the same!
Deb Maxfield
Director of Advancement
Deb Maxfield
Director of Advancement
I build relationships, partnerships, and opportunities to share our stories and program impact. Raise the money and the profile of Maine Adaptive so we can continue to do what we do, bring adaptive
programming to a community near you!
Home: Bethel, ME; Njabini, Kenya
My spirit animal: Elephant
Motto: Know Thyself
Brandon Merry
Senior Program Manager
Brandon Merry
Senior Program Manager
ext 1107
I oversee all program needs, development, and program delivery…the fun stuff! Working to enhance volunteer engagement, recruitment, and training opportunities.
Home: Newry, ME
Spirit Animal: The wolf, always leading from the back of the pack to assure that everyone stays together.
Favorite Book: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Andy Peacock
Equipment Technician
Andy Peacock
Equipment Technician
Set up, issue, and maintain winter equipment.
Home: Newry, ME
Favorite Book: “The Tracker” by Tom Brown Jr
Famous Person I would like to meet: Theodore Roosevelt
Lizz Peacock
Operations Director
Lizz Peacock
Operations Director
ext 1100
I ensure that all the different parts of Maine Adaptive work together in a way that is mission driven and fiscally responsible and provides all participants and volunteers with the maximum level of fun.
Home: Newry, ME
When I am not working: You can probably find me in or on water – liquid or frozen.
If I was a TV show character: I would probably be the hidden announcer/narrator.
Mary Scanlon
Program Support Coordinator
Mary McPheters Scanlon
Program Support Coordinator
ext. 1105
I am responsible for ensuring that participant and volunteer paperwork submitted is complete and processed. As well as an assortment of administrative tasks around the office.
Home: Bethel, ME
The one item I would grab from my burning house is: A painting hanging in my kitchen by my Mom.
Recent great read: Sesame Street “Grover Goes to School” by Dan Elliott.
Judy Sullivan
Program Director
Judy Sullivan
Program Director
ext 1108
I oversee the program staff, maintain relations with vendors, outside trainers and program sites. Planning and scheduling programs, volunteers and interns. Maximizing each program day, maintaining positive and supportive relations with all volunteers. Best part of my job is getting to share in the successes and accomplishments of all our participants!
Home – Kennebunkport, ME and Bethel, ME
Great Read – “All But My Life” by Gerda Klein
Favorite Memory – Camping on an island to see the July 4th fireworks. We were in a 2 man tent with 2 kids, 2 adults and 1 dog. It was so fun!
Alissa Towle
Specialty Program Manager
Alissa Towle, DPT
Specialty Program Manager
I work with the program team on coordinating and providing instruction and lessons for our participants at Sugarloaf during the winter season. My primary areas of focus are Maine Adaptive’s specialty programs such as NEVI*fest, Mono-Ski Camp and Veterans No Boundaries.
Home: Cumberland, Maine
Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
When I am not working, I am probably: Playing with my granddaughter.