About the MCA

High-speed Broadband for Maine

Established in 2021, the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is a quasi-governmental agency charged with achieving the universal access of affordable high-speed broadband in Maine.

Led by diverse staff and board appointed by The Governor, the MCA will work to ensure three goals: That effective, accessible connectivity be universally available in the state; that there be secure, affordable, reliable, competitive, sustainable and forward-looking infrastructure that can meet future needs; and that all residents, businesses and institutions in Maine be able to take full advantage of the economic, health, educational and other opportunities available through connectivity services.

Focusing on projects, places and people, the MCA is advancing digital equity for all Mainers.

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Andrew Butcher, President 

abutcher@maineconnectivity.org | Connect on LinkedIn

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Brian Allenby, Communications Director 

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Ben Dinovelli, Advisor

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Maggie Drummond-Bahl, Strategic Partnership Director

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Colby Fortier-Brown, Broadband Liaison - MaineDOT

colby.fortier-brown@maine.gov | Connect on LinkedIn

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Meghan Grabill, Geospatial Data Analyst

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Kendra Jo Grindle, Community Capacity Manager

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Dave Hack, Operations Manager

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Rebecca Kirker, Accounting, Compliance & Reporting Manager

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Stephenie MacLagan, Director of Broadband Impact

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David Wedick, Chief Financial Officer

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Staff

MCA Board of Directors

Carlos Javier Barrionuevo, of Georgetown, who works for Georgetown Broadband LLC and serves on the Georgetown Comprehensive Plan Committee

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Daniel P. Belyea, of Vassalboro, who is chief workforce development officer at the Maine Community College System

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Fred Brittain*, Ex-Officio, who is chief information officer for the State of Maine

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John Chandler, of Falmouth, who is a principal at Portland-based accounting and consulting firm BerryDunn

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David Demers*, Ex-Officio, who is chief information officer for the University of Maine

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Heather Johnson*, Ex-Officio, who is commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development for the State of Maine

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Danielle Louder, of Augusta, who is co-director of Medical Care Development Inc.’s Domestic Public Health Division and Director of the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center

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Carlos Mello*, Ex-Officio, who is acting ceo for the Finance Authority of Maine

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Michael C. Reed, of Palermo, who is self-employed and has worked to spearhead and coordinate municipal broadband projects

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Timothy R Schneider, of Falmouth, who is general counsel for Tilson Technology and previously served as a Maine public advocate

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Robert J. Souza, of Durham, who has 46 years of telecommunications experience and recently retired from Otelco Inc.