Because MPC members work on every side of an issue--as funders, nonprofits, foundation trustees, and volunteers--MPC is uniquely positioned to make connections among our members and make Maine a better place to live, work, and play.
Welcome, Marty!
It's back to school time! What's one interesting thing you learned recently?
42% of Americans say they recycle even though 13% describe themselves as "green." I'm in both categories!
What drew you to join the MPC Board?
I want to become a better, more effective grantmaker and State Legislator. Plus, I think highly of the board and board chair Peter Taylor and am pleased to have an opportunity to work with them.
What are you most excited about for MPC for the coming year?
For MPC in the coming year, I think improved information exchange and grantmaking effectiveness via the Get on the Map project is a big opportunity.
More about Marty:
Marty is serving his first term in the Maine House of Representatives and is a member of the Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee. His legislative focus is on supporting business and entrepreneurship, expanding access to health care, and improving infrastructure. He is also a trustee of The Betterment Fund, which makes grants in conservation, health care, and community support around the state with a particular focus on Western Maine. Marty is an entrepreneur and founded CorrectDeck, a composite decking manufacturing company that grew to $30 million in sales in 6 years, and has worked in manufacturing his entire career. He grew up in Carthage, Maine, where his family still runs a small farm, keeping Jersey cows. He and his wife Amy and their two children live in Biddeford.