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(WESTBROOK, ME) – The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People.
The new nine-member board includes the following members:
- Joseph Gervais, Chair – President/CEO of Midcoast FCU
- Jason Lindstrom, Vice-Chair – President/CEO of Evergreen CU
- Christine Devine, Secretary – President/CEO of KV FCU
- Julie Marquis, Treasurer – President/CEO of Five County CU
- Ryan Ellsworth – President/CEO of The County FCU
- Jennifer Hogan – President/CEO of Community CU
- Luke Labbe – CEO of PeoplesChoice CU
- Kevin Partridge – President/CEO of Saco Valley CU
- Mark Samson – President/CEO of Dirigo FCU
This year’s board includes a mix of returning members and new faces, each committed to advancing both the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent’s strategic goals. As stewards of both organizations, the Board will play a vital role in shaping priorities, guiding advocacy, overseeing governance, and ensuring the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent deliver exceptional value to credit unions.
“I’m truly excited to work alongside this exceptional group of board members,” shared Elise Baldacci, President of the Maine Credit Union League. “Their expertise and dedication will be instrumental in ensuring the League remains focused on what matters most to credit unions and equipping them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to our outgoing board members for their leadership and service—they’ve helped lay a strong foundation for our continued success.”
“Our Board of Directors is made up of an exceptional group of credit union leaders who care deeply about our organizations, the credit unions they represent, and—most importantly—the members and communities we all serve,” shared Randy Stolp, President of Synergent. “I share Elise’s sentiments in wishing our outgoing Board members my heartfelt appreciation for their service. They have left both of our organizations and the new Board in great hands.”
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About the Maine Credit Union League
The Maine Credit Union League is a nonprofit, professional trade association that exists to serve Maine’s credit unions. Founded in 1938, the League’s mission is to help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members. As the trade association for Maine’s credit unions, the League provides advocacy, education, and other resources designed to assist credit unions in meeting the needs of their membership. For more information, visit www.mainecul.org.
About Synergent®
Founded by credit unions in 1971, Synergent® is a managed services provider that offers state-of-the-art and innovative core processing, along with in-demand payments, technology, and marketing services. As a service-driven and cost-effective host of Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Synergent provides credit unions with the products and services they need to succeed. No matter what the product, our clients can count on Synergent to choose it, install it, integrate it, and help credit unions get the most out of it so they can focus on providing the best service experience possible to their members. For more information on Synergent, please visit www.synergentcorp.com or call 800-341-0180.