Our all-volunteer Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of talents, experiences and expertise to the governance of Spectrum Generations.
Our Volunteer Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of talents, experiences, and expertise, to the governance of Spectrum Generations Central Maine's Area Agency on Aging & Aging and Disabilities Resource Center.
Serving as a Board Member is just one of the many opportunities to volunteer your time and skills. If interested in joining our Board, please contact Spectrum Generations' President and CEO, Gerard Queally. Our agency by-laws can be viewed here as well as our Responsibilities and Conduct of Board Members.
Dan Booth, Chair
At Large Member since 2017
At Large Member since 2017
Dan is currently VP of Operations at Inland Hospital and has been there for fifteen years. Prior to working for Inland, Dan worked for Marriott Management Services in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the Northeast. He has served on and continues to serve on several non-profit and for profit Boards such as the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanders, Salvation Army, United Way of Mid-Maine, Waterville Opera House and is also a member of the Waterville Kiwanis Club and Lions Club of Stratton. Dan works part time as an adjunct instructor in the graduate program at Thomas College. He has a dual BS degree in Management and Clinical Nutrition from Penn State and an MBA from Thomas College.
Nancy Weingarten, Vice Chair
At Large Member since 2018
Nancy grew up in New York City and has lived in Maine since graduating from college in 1973. She has a Masters in Health Care Administration from St. Joseph’s College of Maine and spent her career working in various health care settings. Prior to retirement, Nancy worked for 27 years as the Administrative Director of the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta and Waterville. She serves on several local boards and as a volunteer for Spectrum Generations as a SHIP Medicare counselor.
Stephanie Duncan, Secretary
At Large Member since 2018
Stephanie Duncan has been involved in the greater Kennebec area for many years and is very proud to be part of a community that she grew up in and has proudly raised her family in. Stephanie started her long journey in social services with a degree from the University of Maine at Augusta. Over the years she has been employed as activities coordinator, a substitute teacher, a direct support specialist, personal caretaker among other positions. She has been entrenched in the Gardiner School System, Uplift, and Spectrum Generations. She is very excited to be part of Spectrum Generations at the board level to learn more about the range of services and helping other families best support their children through these services. Stephanie has held positions that have allowed her the flexibility to be the main caregiver and best advocate for her son Gabe, a client at Spectrum Generations. She resides in Randolph with Gabe and loves hearing the adventures of her two adult children Ross and Mariah.
Helen King-Atallah
At Large Member since 2017
At Large Member since 2017
Helen currently works at IDEXX Laboratories, as an RN Case Manager, with IDEXX Environmental Health and Safety Division. Prior to working at IDEXX, Helen served as the Director of Nursing at St Andrews Long Term Care Facility, in Boothbay. Helen also worked as Director of Human Resources for Hathaway Shirt Company. She has served on numerous non-for profit Boards, such as Alfond Youth Center, Maine Cardiovascular Health Council, and Maine Occupational Health Nurses Association. Along with her RN license, Helen has a BS degree in Community Health Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, and an MBA from Thomas College. Helen currently lives in East Boothbay, Maine.
Peter E. Bedard
At Large Member since 2021
Peter is a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels at Spectrum Generations. Previous to his retirement, Peter held a career in information technology that took him from Maine to Texas and back. Peter received his BS in economics from the University of Maine. Peter is thoroughly enjoying his retirement with his volunteer work as well as fishing, golf, and travel. As an at-large board member, Peter supports the Kennebec County Region for the Spectrum Generations.
Annette Beyea, DO, MPH
At Large Member since 2021
Dr. Beyea is a board-certified geriatrician and hospice and palliative care clinician who has served in various leadership roles over the past decade. Dr. Beyea joined the Maine Dartmouth Family Residency (MDFMR) as Program Director of the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship in 2015. In 2017, her role expanded to provide Medical Directorship of Maine Dartmouth Geriatric Medicine, an interdisciplinary geriatric primary care (clinic, home-based, ALF settings) and specialty consultative clinic for the region. Dr. Beyea’s work has centered on promoting excellence in clinical care, education, and research to advance best practice in the care of older adults. Dr. Beyea provides mentorship to faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and interprofessional learners while also overseeing geriatric-related clinical and educational programs. She has been fortunate to collaborate with committed faculty, medical staff, and community partners on systems-level innovation to create a comprehensive and integrated geriatric medicine program serving older adults in Central Maine. As an at-large board member, Dr. Beyea supports the Kennebec County Region for the Spectrum Generations.
Robert Bremm
Sagadahoc County Member since 2018
Bob graduated from SUNY Maritime College with a BEME. Upon graduation he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy and became a Navy pilot. He has been a Director of Facilities at Central Maine Medical Center, Maine Medical Center and Bates College. In 2012 he started his own company, Orion Maine Inc. He provides owner project management services for large design/construction projects, specializing in healthcare and higher education.
David J. Farago
At Large Member since 2019
As a financial advisor, David is dedicated to educating individuals of all ages. After spending nearly seven years studying at the University of Maine, David joined the Edward Jones firm in 2016 and has enjoyed getting to know his clients and learning about the vision they have for their financial future. As an active member in the community, he volunteers his time to organizations such as Cynergy and the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. David prides himself on staying informed of industry and regulatory changes to better serve his clients and community.
Karen Foxwell
At Large Member since 2021
Karen graduated from the University of Maine, Farmington with a B.A. in Psychology. She moved to Colorado for 24 years where she became involved with the local Meals on Wheels program. In 2016, Karen moved back to Maine and started volunteering with P.A.W.S. in Camden and joined the Board of the Belfast Soup Kitchen where she serves as Treasurer. When the opportunity to join the Spectrum Board presented itself, she jumped on it and is excited to be part of such an important resource in the State. Karen lives in Northport with her “furry family” and enjoys gardening and travel.
Thomas B. George, Jr.
At Large Member since 2018
Tom George currently works as a Program Manager at Senscio Systems. He also works part-time as a Facilities Manager for ElderCare Network of Lincoln County. Prior to joining Senscio and ElderCare, Tom owned and operated his own business for over eight years. Tom brings his sense of entrepreneurship, extensive amount of experience in customer relations, and broad knowledge of technology, construction, and healthcare industries. Tom is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University where he studied Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, and IT. In addition, he holds a Human Resource Management Certificate and is a Certified Residential Medication Aide within the State of Maine. Tom lives in Coastal Maine with his wife and son. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling.
Andrea Lenhart
At Large Member since 2021
Andrea is a Product Designer whose core focus is building user-centered experiences utilizing user research and testing methodologies. For 13 years, she has partnered with Fortune 100 companies and startups alike serving as the user advocate to ensure that her clients’ digital products fulfill user needs and meet business objectives. She is currently designing a telemedicine platform with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center that facilitates the continuity of care for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design in 2009, she managed a number of coffee shops and cafes in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years. She partnered with local organizations and city officials to facilitate the safe distribution of leftover food and beverages to underserved communities.
She owns two small businesses and enjoys cross-country road-tripping, whitewater rafting, hiking, and fixing up her old farmhouse. Andrea has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer since October 2019 and supports the Kennebec County Region for the agency.
John Morris
Advisory Council Chair since 2021
John most recently served as the Commissioner of Public Safety for the State of Maine. John has a long history of public service which includes the Chief of Police in Waterville, Chief of Police in Richmond, teaching in the Criminal Justice Program at Thomas College. John has a decorated thirty-year career in the United States Navy, serving as a senior officer with numerous command tours, retiring as a Captain.
John received his Masters in Science Management from Naval Postgraduate School. John is an advisory council co-chair for the Kennebec County Region.
Patrick O'Brien
At Large Member since 2019
Pat has spent over 35 years in sales and marketing in the printing and packaging industry. He joined FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars shortly after it was founded in 2009 to manage key supplier relations and direct strategic marketing efforts. Pat has served on the Boards of Bar Harbor Merchants Association, Rockland Main Street, and Penobscot Language School over the past ten years. His connection to Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program is a personal one. Pat’s mother and his father-in-law were both recipients of the program in Massachusetts and Florida and he is excited to support an organization who has done so much for his family.
Nicole Poulin
At Large Member since 2021
Nicole received her MBA in Healthcare Management from Thomas College and shares her expertise in nutrition and community health with the Kennebec County community at MaineGeneral’s Community Health Department. As a community programs coordinator, Nicole has been instrumental in the development of MaineGeneral’s Community Health Implementation Plan, food security initiatives, as well as the community vaccination site MaineGeneral is currently operating. As an at-large board member, Nicole supports the Kennebec County Region for the Spectrum Generations.
Shelley Rudnicki
Somerset County Member since 2019
Somerset County Member since 2019
Shelley earned her degree in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University. In 2018, she was elected to serve in the Maine House of Representatives where she currently represents District #108; this includes the towns of Fairfield, Mercer, and Smithfield. Shelley is the current Chairman of the MSAD #49 School Board and has been a member of the Board for 11 years. She formerly served on the Fairfield Planning Board, the Central Maine CATV Board of Directors, was President of the Benton Elementary PTO, and Treasurer of the Basketball Boosters. Shelley is a member of both the Fireside Chapter and Martha Washington Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star and is owner of Shelley’s Used Cars, LLC. Shelley lives in Fairfield with her husband of 31 years and is the proud mother of two adult children.
Josée Shelley
Knox County Member since 2019
Josée L. Shelley, CPA graduated from the University of New Hampshire where she studied both Sociology and Business Administration. She has worked as the CFO for Kennebec Behavioral Health since 2003 and has served on several Boards; most recently she has been working with Bartlett Woods in Rockland Maine. Josée’s real passion is working with growing non-profits and applying her operational management skills to serving an organization’s mission rather than just for corporate profits. Josée lives in Owls Head, Maine and enjoys spending time with her adult sons and extended family. She also loves to travel off the grid and plans to work well into her seventies.
Meg Smith
Knox County Member since 2021
Meg considers herself a transplant from Baltimore, Maryland, having moved here with her twin sons some 30+ years ago. Following her retirement from Maine General Home Care and Hospice in January 2020, Meg joins the Spectrum Generations board with extensive expertise in home care, hospice, education and integrated therapies as an occupational therapist. Meg holds her doctorate in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain University. She has provided care and training to Eastern Mainers for over thirty years and has practiced as an occupational therapist 44 years overall. As an at-large board member, Meg supports the Kennebec County Region for the Spectrum Generations.
