David Ciullo, CMA Career Management Associates
Chair
David Ciullo is the CEO of Career Management Associates (CMA) and the CEO of Dale Carnegie Maine. He is also the talk show host of the HR Power Hour, a national HR educational radio show. David is also a Member of the Maine State Civil Service Appeals Board. David currently serves as Chairman on the Board of Directors for the Maine Institute for Family-Owned Business, President Elect and Board Member of the Human Resource Association of Southern Maine (HRASM) and Vice President and Board Member of the Northern New England Association of Personnel Services. David also has over 25 years of experience as an executive for some of the largest retail corporations in the US, including American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear, and Designs/Levi Strauss. David is a graduate of Norwich University and Leadership Maine. He is a Blackbelt in Tae-Kwon-Do and Eagle Scout. David enjoys giving back thru donation of time to help students with their career goals.

Lindsay Skilling, Gifford’s Ice Cream
Vice Chair
Lindsay Skilling is a fifth-generation ice cream maker and CEO of Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream. With a staff of 41 year-round employees and sales of 1.9 million gallons of ice cream a year, Lindsay’s role includes oversight of operations, staff, five seasonal ice cream stands, and a thriving ice cream factory, which produces more than 100 flavors and distributes to hundreds of large and small retail locations from Maine to South Carolina.  Lindsay was born in 1983 in Waterville and received a business degree from Bryant University. She is a wife and mother of two young children.

Francis J. O’Shea, BerryDunn
Treasurer, Founding Sponsor
Francis J. O'Shea, CPA/ABV, CVA is a tax principal with the accounting and business consulting firm of BerryDunn.  Over his 35 year career, Frank has counseled many closely-held and family business clients on the technical and non-technical issues related to income and estate tax planning, as well as business succession and valuation.  Formerly a Principal with Cloudhawk Management Consultants, LLC and a tax partner with Coopers & Lybrand, LLP, he brings a broad perspective to assisting his clients in successfully developing and implementing tax savings strategies and plans for the transition of their business enterprises.  To learn more about Frank click here.

Stephen Barton, Barton and Associates LLC
Stephen has 30 years’ experience in a family business founded by his grandfather in 1950. As President of Barton’s Flowers in Westbrook he purchased Harmon’s Flowers of Portland, founded in the late 1800s, merging the two companies in 1985 to form Harmon’s and Barton’s which became a top100 FTD Florist.  He also served on the advisory board of FTD national. After selling the company in 2007, he became a financial advisor, holding all FINRA required licenses as well as a Maine State insurance license. Currently he is the President and founder of Barton and Associates, a coaching and advisory firm with a focus on business leadership coaching. He is certified by the Gestalt International Study Center and is an honors graduate of the University of Southern Maine School of Business.

Justin Beauregard, Blue Point Financial
Justin joined Blue Point Financial, based in Scarborough, in 2009 after graduating with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine.  Blue Point Financial is family-run, second generation financial planning firm that advises business owners and professionals on how grow and protect their wealth.  Justin lives in Falmouth with his wife Morgan, who also works in the business, son Graeme and dog Milly. To learn more about Justin click here.

Reuben Bell, Blue Elephant Events and Catering
Originally from Fryeburg, ME Reuben is co-founder and president of Blue Elephant Events and Catering. Reuben began his career in event management in the museum and publishing worlds in Philadelphia before returning to Maine to open Blue Elephant in 2007. He enjoys guiding his clients through the event planning process and helping create unique experiences for their guests. Reuben is a past chair of the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about Reuben click here.

Kevin Bowman, Bowman Constructors
He is responsible for all aspects of the business; from estimating jobs, procuring business services, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts and managing projects to overseeing company finances, accounting, public relations, and marketing.  Under his leadership as President, Bowman Constructors grew from a company with three employees and gross sales of $250,000 in 1987 to a company with 35 employees and gross sales of $10,000,000 by 2000. Bowman Constructors are the winners of the 2016 People’s United Bank Innovation & Technology Award and Kevin was one of the 2017 judges for the MFBA.

Patti Camelio, People’s United Bank
Patti Camelio, CPA is a Senior Vice President and Commercial Lender at People’s United Bank in Portland, Maine.  Patti brings over 25-years of experience in commercial lending to Maine businesses and institutions in a wide variety of industries with expertise in mergers, acquisitions and business succession.  She prides herself on delivering exceptional customer service.  Patti earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Vermont.  She resides in Falmouth with husband John, two children and chocolate lab. 

Joseph F. Capozza II, Capozza Tile Co.  
In 1976 I chose to join the family business fulltime. Alongside my father, I embraced learning the tile trade and eventually progressed to running the business.  I was instantly captivated working with my hands installing tile, travelling throughout New England working on a vast array of job sites and building the business to where it is today, a full service provider of all flooring.  As President, I am proud to have the third generation running the company and being the recipient of the 2017 Renys MFBA Large Business Award.

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Steve Cote, Chalmers Insurance Group
A 1989 graduate of Bowdoin College and veteran youth basketball coach, Steve was promoted to President of Chalmers Insurance Group in January of 2014, the first non-family member to lead the Agency in its 160 year history.  A trusted risk management advisor to individuals, families and businesses for 27 years, his specialty is analysis and development of Property and Casualty insurance solutions for the Hospitality Industry, Social Services/Not-for-Profit organizations, Educational Institutions and Boys and Girls Camps & Conference Centers, including Professional and Management Liability. Steve often represents Chalmers as an advisory board member to many carrier partners. Current and past advisory affiliations include: Main Street America Group/NGM Insurance (2017 National Council Chairman); Hanover Insurance; Liberty Mutual; Safeco; Acadia Insurance; MMG Insurance and Patriot Insurance.

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Mike Davis, IRC Industrial Roofing Companies
Mike Davis it the president/owner of Industrial Roofing Companies in Lewiston, and co-founded Solar Roof Systems in 2009.  IRC has become Northern New England's leading commercial roofing services firm with around 100 employees.  IRC won the Customer Service Award in 2012.  Mike earned a chemical engineering degree from the University of Maine, an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and remains active with the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation. In spare time he likes to “chase my kids on the ski hills and try to catch a few fish on Casco Bay.”

Catherine T. Duranceau, MEMIC
Founding Sponsor
Catherine Duranceau joined MEMIC in 2001, following her work as an underwriting consultant during MEMIC’s inception in the early 1990’s. Catherine’s leadership and guidance as the Vice President of Underwriting has helped the MEMIC Group achieve its growth and profitably goals. Prior to MEMIC, Catherine worked with Guard Insurance, Acadia Insurance and The Hanover Insurance Company. Catherine has continued her education through her Masters In Business Administration from the University of Southern New Hampshire and The Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter insurance designation. She is a licensed agent and is a member of the Institute for Civic Leadership Rho Class. She is also active in Olympia Snowe's Women's Leadership Institute and Million Women's Mentor movement.

Melinda A. Irish, Baker Newman Noyes
Elite Partner
Melinda began her career at Baker Newman Noyes in 2003.  She is a Senior Manager in the firm’s Audit Division specializing in the manufacturing and distribution and employee benefit plans. Melinda is also involved with the firm’s internal training program. Melinda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Husson University. Melinda enjoys gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. She is married with two sons and one daughter.

Paula Mahony, Words@Work
Paula has helped countless clients identify the key elements of their vision and brand, providing concept and direction for QVC, collectiblestoday.com, WebMD, Schiavi Home Builders, United Insurance, UNUM, and the Town of Falmouth. Sometimes, ideas take unique form like the Work for VNA Homehealth Hospice resulted in the award-winning Ask for VNA campaign. For the Town of Falmouth, she created Very Merry Falmouth – a three-day celebration attracting shoppers to Route One.  Paula is a board member of the Falmouth Cumberland Chamber and Dancing with the Dentists. She stays busy golfing, skiing, romping with her Black Lab and observing the behaviors of her millennial children. Her company was a 2017 MFBA finalist.

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Shauna Miller, TD Bank
Founding Sponsor
Shauna Miller is a Senior Commercial Lender and Vice President at TD Bank in Portland, Maine. Shauna’s expertise in small business and commercial financing is in line with the Institute’s mission of serving our growing community. Shauna provides exceptional service with proven business development, while focusing on what her customer wants and needs. Shauna lives in South Portland with her husband and two boys.

Jeff Shaw, Clark Insurance 
Founding Sponsor
Jeff, elected president of the Clark Insurance agency in 2015, has led the sales team at Clark during one of its greatest periods of growth. Jeff began his insurance career in 1986 and has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and earned his bachelor’s degree from Bentley University. He is a resident of Saco and an active member of the Biddeford Rotary.

Christopher R. Smith, Verrill Dana, LLP
Founding Sponsor
Chris Smith is a partner in Verrill Dana, LLP’s Corporate Governance, M&A and Securities practice group in Portland.  Chris serves as counsel to individuals and family-owned businesses, as well as other business and nonprofit clients, representing them in mergers and acquisitions, board governance, shareholder relations, and other compliance and transactional matters.  A former chair of the Business Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association, Chris also has served on the boards of several area organizations, including Waynflete School, an independent day school in Portland. To learn more about Chris and his practice click here.

Peter P. Sowles, Morong Falmouth
Peter P. Sowles is Vice President and Pre-Owned Manager at Morong Falmouth Volkswagen, Mazda Porsche & Audi located in Falmouth. He is a second generation Owner Operator and works closely with his brother Bill (President) in the Company founded by their father Horace (Ken) Sowles in 1956. He is a graduate of Salisbury School in CT and received his BA in Business from Boston University. Peter lives in Cumberland with his wife Anne.

Steven Tenney, Family Wealth Management Partners, UBS
Founding Sponsor
Running a family business is filled with rewards and challenges.  Steve experienced this firsthand when he merged his wealth management practice with his father's in 1997.  Combining respect for the core values passed down from his father with a recognition of the importance to proactively evolve, Steve works hard to solve problems and provide solutions for clients, ultimately making a meaningful difference in their lives.  As a Certified Portfolio Manager, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and a Senior Portfolio Manager in our Portfolio Management Program, plus a veteran of the Firm since 1993, Steve is responsible for directing the team's investment strategy. Prior to joining UBS Financial Services Inc., he was a securities lending representative at State Street Bank and a research assistant at Morgan Stanley Asset Management in London. Steve graduated from Tufts University and currently lives in Yarmouth with his wife and two children. Outside of work he spends time volunteering and competing in numerous sports including sailing, rowing and triathlon. To learn more about Steve click here.

Kimberly Wolak-Garrett, The Wolak Group
Kimberly Wolak-Garrett is a second-generation Franchise Owner and the Chief Operating Officer at The Wolak Group, helping run an organization of almost 100 Dunkin’ Donuts locations, 2,000 employees and several commercial real estate developments in Maine, New Hampshire and New York.  Kim has expertise in brand development, operations, marketing and sales in both the film and wine industries while residing in Boston, Los Angeles, Malibu and Napa, CA as well.  In addition to her diverse career, she is an active member of the Dunkin' Brands Maine Advertising Committee, Vice Chair for the Dunkin' Brands Maine Franchise Owner District Advisory Council, member of the Dunkin' Brands People Systems Sub-Committee and member of the Dunkin' Brands Sustainability Task Force Committee as well as serving on the board of directors for the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA).