Leadership
MAP is led by an Executive Board consisting of elected and appointed officers. The role and responsibilities of each Executive Board member are detailed in the bylaws. Members interested in serving on the Executive Board should contact the MAP Nominating Committee. The nomination process typically begins in March. Review the MAP Nomination Policy for more information.
President
Amanda Bunker
Planning Consultant
Email: Amanda Bunker
The MAP President presides at meetings of the Executive Board exercises general charge and supervision of association activities.
President Emeritus
Samantha Horn
Principal
Braided Planet Consulting, LLC
Vice President and Communications Editor
Lynne Seeley
Community Planning Consultant
Email: lseeley1@maine.rr.com
The Vice President carries out the duties of the President in his/her absence.
The responsibilities of the Communications Editor (Public Information Officer) include producing and distributing association publications, overseeing public communications platforms, supervising a contracted Communications Manager and implementation of MAP’s communications standards or guidelines. The Communications Editor serves on NNECAPA’s Communications Committee.
Treasurer
Stacy Benjamin
Chief Planner
Land Use Planning Commission
The Treasurer is responsible for the custody of all funds, property, and securities of the Association. The Treasurer serves on the NNECAPA Finance Committee and ensures that the Section’s budget and financial reports comport with the Chapter’s requirements.
Membership Secretary
Jim Fisher
Town Manager
Deer Isle
Email: jimfisher101@gmail.com
The Membership Secretary is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date roster of Association membership, seeking renewal of such members upon expiration of membership, and working to expand the Association's membership.
At Large Member
Erica Bufkins
Land Use & Transportation Planner
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
At Large Member
Jennifer King
Director of Planning & Development
EMDC
At Large Member
Natasha Kypfer
Senior Planner
Planning & Urban Development Department
Portland, Maine
At Large Member
Calistra Martinez
Housing and Community Planner
Bar Harbor, Maine
At Large Member
Shelley Norton
Deputy Director of Planning and Special Projects
City of Lewiston
At Large Member
Eli Rubin
Community Planner
South Portland
At Large Member
Joan Walton
Director
Municipal Planning Assistance Program
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
At Large Member
Matt Williams
City Planner
City of Ellsworth
At Large Member
Averi Varney
Executive Director
Hancock County Planning Commission
At Large Member
Erin Zwirko
Director of Planning & Development
Town of Yarmouth