Advisory Board
Our program works closely with Maine tourism industry leaders to create and offer the highest quality and most relevant learning opportunities for our students. They are involved in all aspects of our USM TAH education program. Our advisory board serves as mentors for our students. Many provide internships and full-time work opportunities for our graduates. Connecting with us means connecting with them.
Our Advisory Board Consists of:
Eric Baxter, Advisory Board Chair, Retired Travel Products and Services, AAA Northern New England
Paul Bradbury, Airport Director, Portland International Jetport
Paul Charpentier, VP and Academic Dean, Southern Maine Community College
Greg Dugal, Government Affairs Director, Hospitality Maine
Steve Hewins, President and CEO, Hospitality Maine
Rauni Kew, Public Relations Manager, Inn by the Sea
Gerard Kiladjian, General Manager, Portland Harbor Hotel
Pamela Laskey, Owner, Maine Foodie Tours
Carolann Ouelette, Director, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
Edward Palmer, General Manager, Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks
Lynn Tillotson, President & CEO, Visit Portland
Peter Twachtman, Chief Executive Officer, Lark Hotels
Casey Gilbert, Executive Director, Portland Downtown
Paul Russell, Bar and Spirits Director, Big Tree Hospitality (Hugos, Eventide, HoneyPaw)
Sarah Flink, Director, CruiseMaine
Rory Strunk, Director, O’Maine Studios
Brian Lang, Market President & CRO, Townsquare Media Group
Peter Cooke, Natual Capital Initiative, Manomet: Center for Conservation Sciences