Board of Directors

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Executive Officer

Laura Pfeiffenberger Headshot
Laura Pfeiffenberger - President
Job Title:
ESOP Client Advisor
Works at:
Spinnaker Trust
Executive Officer
Laura is an ESOP Client Advisor at Spinnaker Trust. She attended Wesleyan University before returning home to Maine, and now resides in Portland's West End.
2018
Justin Lamontagne
Justin Lamontagne - Vice President
Job Title:
Partner/Broker
Works at:
NAI The Dunham Group
Executive Officer
Justin joined NAI The Dunham Group in 2011 and was named Partner in 2016. In his free time, he is an avid water and snow skier, hiker and rock climber. He lives in Portland with his wife, Marycelina and their children Katherine and William.
2019
Katie Rutherford
Katie Rutherford - Treasurer
Job Title:
Executive Director
Works at:
Frannie Peabody Center
Executive Officer
Katie is the Executive Director at Frannie Peabody Center, Maine’s oldest and largest community-based HIV/AIDS services provider. Prior to joining the agency, she worked in South Africa managing community development and education programs.
2022
Amy Beveridge
Amy Beveridge - Secretary
Job Title:
News Director
Works at:
WMTW
Executive Officer
Amy is the News Director at WMTW, a sponsor of the Tri for a Cure since its inception. She has followed her career from Boston, to California, to Florida, and Maryland before returning home in 2008. Amy lives in Saco with her husband & two children.
2022

Board Member

Stephan Bachelder
Stephan Bachelder
Job Title:
Attorney
Works at:
Preti Flaherty, LLP
Board Member
Steve is a graduate of Middlebury College and the Washington & Lee University School of Law. He is Counsel to the law firm of Preti Flaherty, focusing on tax and business matters. He lives with his wife in Yarmouth.
2018
John Benoit
John Benoit
Job Title:
Vice President and Senior Benefits Strategist
Works at:
Cross Benefit Solutions
Board Member
John has 35 years of experience in employee benefits in Maine. He was married to Holly for 36 years when she lost her courageous 11 year fight to breast cancer in 2018. The family provides support to each other and the cancer community in her memory.
2019
Devon Evans
Devon Evans, MD
Job Title:
Oncologist & Partner
Works at:
New England Cancer Specialists
Board Member
Devon is an oncologist & partner at New England Cancer Specialists. He has been happy to call Maine home since 2007 after completing medical training in Philadelphia, Boston, and Providence. He lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife & three daughters.
2022
Brenda Farnham
Brenda Farnham
Job Title:
Associate VP of Oncology Services
Works at:
Northern Light Cancer Institute
Board Member
Brenda is the Associate VP of Oncology Services at Northern Light Cancer Institute. She has 31 years of nursing experience spanning critical care, medical, pediatric, and radiation oncology. She is a Husson University Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee.
2022
Linda Halleran
Linda Halleran
Job Title:
Community Outreach Manager
Works at:
Town & Country Federal Credit Union
Board Member
As the Community Outreach Manager for Town & Country FCU Linda coordinates the credit unions sponsorship and involvement with MCF’s key fundraising events. She is also a eight-time participant of the Tri for a Cure.
2019
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Kate Knox
Job Title:
Election Law Attorney
Works at:
Bernstein Shur
Board Member
An attorney & shareholder at Bernstein Shur, Kate also chairs the Governmental Affairs and Political Law practice group. She is a cancer survivor, avid traveler, and a long-time participant of Tri for a Cure. Kate lives with her family in Portland.
2023
Kathie Marquis-Girard
Kathie Marquis-Girard
Job Title:
Retired
Works at:
Public Education
Board Member
Kathie retired after 36 years of service in public education, 26 of which she was an educational leader and administrator. She is a 37 year breast cancer survivor, a 14 time Tri for a Cure participant and serves on Maine's Impact Cancer Network.
2020
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Tina Pettingill
Job Title:
Deputy Director
Works at:
Health & Human Services, City of Portland
Board Member
As Deputy Director of HHS for the City of Portland, Tina works to provide public health, healthcare, and safety net services to the city’s most vulnerable populations. She has an MPH from Indiana University and lives in Scarborough with her family.
2023
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Bethany Sanborn
Job Title:
Senior Director
Works at:
MaineHealth
Board Member
Bethany’s passion for prevention & patient-centered care is fueled by 20+ years in public health and her experience as a caregiver to family members with complex medical conditions. Bethany enjoys spending time at the lake with her husband & kids.
2023
Lenroy Shaw
Lenroy Shaw
Job Title:
Works at:
Morgan Stanley
Board Member
Lenroy works with Morgan Stanley helping clients achieve their financial goals. He is a soccer enthusiast, and has been residing in Maine for decades with his family.
2022
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Kaitlyn Umphrey
Job Title:
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Works at:
Northern Light AR Gould
Board Member
Kaitlyn has been a nurse for 17 years in Northern Maine - 12 of which has been in cancer care as an infusion nurse and nurse navigator. A founding member of the Brian’s Ride Cancer Fund started in 2015, she lives in Wade with her husband and dog.
2024
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Mary Warren Libby
Job Title:
Director of Recruiting
Works at:
ProSearch
Board Member
Mary is a Maine native and the Director of Recruiting Services for ProSearch – a Maine-based staffing and recruiting firm. Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time in the Lakes Region with her husband, kids, pups and large local family.
2023

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