Board of Directors


The AMHC board of directors plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and initiatives of the organization. Comprised of dedicated individuals who reside and actively engage within the counties served by AMHC, the members bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge and insight into the unique needs and challenges faced by community members. They serve as advisors to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team, offering guidance on programs, policies, and initiatives. By fostering a collaborative partnership between board members and organizational leadership, AMHC ensures that its efforts are relevant and responsive to the communities it serves.

2023-2024 Board of Directors


Chair

Traci Peabody, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Houlton Regional Hospital
Houlton, Maine

 

Vice Chair

Timothy Vernon
Businessman (retired), Presque Isle, Maine

 

Other Members

Tanya Sleeper, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Maine at Fort Kent
Caribou, Maine

 

Richard Marston
Businessman (retired), St. Agatha, Maine

 

Peter Sirois
Businessman (retired), Fort Kent, Maine

 

Shawn Babin
Human Resources Manager, Twin Rivers Paper Company
Madawaska, Maine

 

Cheryl Robbins
Transportation Director, Downeast Community Partners
Ellsworth, Maine

 

Joshua Grass
Educator, Calais School Department
Calais, Maine

 

Greg Disy

Businessman, Social Worker (retired)

Caribou, Maine

 

Chris Hayes

Chief, Presque Isle Police Department

Presque Isle, Maine

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