• Michael, Board Chairperson
  Originally elected to the Board of Directors in 1999, Michael was voted as board chair in 2004.  While still teaching, he was elected to the House of Representatives.  Between his time in the House and Senate, Michael served a total of 19 years.  While in the Legislature, he served as the Senate Appropriations Chair for twelve years, giving him the distinction of being the longest serving Chair in Maine’s history.  Mikes prior experiences as an educator and legislator have made him an invaluable asset to the credit union.  In addition to being the board chair, he currently serves as the credit union legislative liaison, as well as serving on several other credit union committees.   A credit union member for 34 years, Mike has been a vocal supporter of the credit union movement. 

• Gerard, Board Vice Chairperson
  Elected to the board in 2001, Gerard was elected as the vice chair in 2004.  He serves in a dual capacity.  He is not only the vice chair of the board of directors, but is also the supervisory committee chairperson.  Gerard’s tireless and selfless efforts on behalf of the members of the credit union have been a welcomed addition by all.  He is the owner of two retail stores in Howland, Maine.  Gerard is community minded, and has expressed strong interest in all matters that affect the community, including credit union matters.  Prior to moving to the area and purchasing the retail stores, Gerard worked in retail management for over 19 years, including managing large, multi-million dollar stores with an excess of 100 employees.  Gerard resides in Enfield with his wife and children.  He has served on many non-profit and church committees, and enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, church and spending time with his family.

• Fred, Treasurer
  Fred was elected to the board in 2005, and was appointed Treasurer of the Board.  Fred resides in Lagrange and has been active in local politics, serving on the board of selectmen.  He is a long-term member of the credit union, opening his account in 1976.  Fred, a general contractor, was born in Howland and graduated from PVHS before going on to further his education at Texas A&M and UMO.

• Peter, Board Member
  Peter first joined the board in 1999, replacing one of the credit union’s retiring board members.  In becoming a credit union volunteer, Peter is carrying on a tradition set by his parents, who were founding members of the Howland-Enfield Federal Credit Union.  In his first year, Peter served as the board Secretary.  The following year he was appointed the chairman of the board, a position he held from 2000 through 2004.  An Associate Broker and Sales Agent at ERA McPhail in Lincoln, Maine, Peter is a graduate of Penobscot Valley High School and Husson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  He resides in Lowell with his family.  His interests include spending time with family, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

• Gene, Board Member
  Gene was elected to the board of directors in 2006.  He was appointed to fulfill the remaining term of one of our members who resigned due to conflicting schedules with their job.  Gene, who resides in Lagrange, brings with him business experience being a self employed low impact woods havester. 

• Keith, Board Member
  Keith was elected to your board in 2001.  He brings experience as a business owner, as well as experience on several boards and town committees.  Keith has been the owner / operator of Dewitt’s Machine Shop in Medford since starting the business in 1994.  Since starting the business almost fifteen years ago, Keith has grown the business to where it is today, employing multiple people.  He is active in both the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine, and has served as the director for the Rainbow Order.  Keith, a father of two, resides in Medford with his youngest son, Anson.  In his spare time, Keith enjoys riding snowmobiles and four-wheeling.

• Joseph, Board Member
  Joseph was first elected to the board in 2005, and is currently serving his second term.  He resides in Howland with his wife, and is a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  Joseph is Registered Professional Engineer in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He brings with him relevant experience sub-contracting for Management Engineering of Portland for business plans, marketing and loan applications.

• John, Board Member
  Joseph was elected to the board at 2008 Annual Meeting, and currently resides in Enfield with his wife.  A graduate of Penobscot Valley High School, John received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Universit of Maine.  He has served on the town of Enfield Planning board as a chairperson for ten years, and has been active with the boyscouts serving as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster in Enfield for several years.  John is currently employed as a Senior Engineer in Millinocket and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Maine, New Hampshire and North Carolina.

• Rita, Supervisory Committee
  Rita has been an active member of the credit union movement for many years as well.  She has served on the supervisory committee, where she continues to volunteer her time and efforts.  She is also a past board member, where she originally joined to complete the term of her husband, Kenneth, after his death.  She ran successfully for reelection, and completed this term prior to retiring from the board.  She and her husband both provided many hours of volunteer service to the credit union movement, and are deserving of our thanks for a job well done.

• Marisa, Supervisory Committee
  Marisa recently accepted the invitation to serve on our supervisory committee.  She resides in Howland with her family, and has been an active member of our community.  Welcome Marisa!

• Judith, Supervisory Committee
  Judith recently accepted the invitation to serve on our supervisory committee, and is a resident of Howland.  A retired teacher from the Millinocket area, she has fast become an active member of our community.  Judy currently serves on committees for MSAD 31.  Welcome Judith!

 

******************** IN REMEMBERANCE ********************

• Gail Larkin, Supervisory Committee
  It is with the deepest regret and a heavy heart that the Howland – Enfield Federal Credit Union says goodbye to Gail Larkin.  Gail was an active member of our supervisory committee for many, many years.  She had often referred to herself as the most active “retired” member of the supervisory committee; and was constant and tireless in her efforts on behalf of the credit union, and its’ members.  She was an invaluable asset to the Howland-Enfield Federal Credit Union.  We cannot say enough about her past contributions to the credit union movement. 
  
  Gail will be missed not only by her fellow committee members, but also the board of directors (with whom she worked so well with over these many years), and the staff (who will always remember her annual staff appreciation event).  In reading her obituary, it was stated that Gail did not wish to pass away with much fanfare.  However, someone who was as active and involved as Gail does not pass quietly,  as we will all surely miss her presence, her drive, dedication, and friendship.  So sadly Gail, we must now accept your final resignation from our credit union . . . but not because we want to.  Farewell our friend, you will be missed.