Commission Staff

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Commission is a seven-member, independent board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The Commission has ultimate responsibility for rules, adjudications, policies and other agency decisions. The Commission meets monthly to consider business pending before it, and holds public hearings as needed. Commission members hold staggered, four-year terms. Each of four members of the Commission must be knowledgeable in one of the following fields: forestry, fish and wildlife, commerce and industry, and conservation. At least two Commission members must be residents of the Commission's jurisdiction. To learn more about the board members, follow the links below:

Gwen Hilton Chair-Commissioner
Toby Hammond Vice Chair-Commissioner
Ernest Carle Commissioner
Robert Dunphy Commissioner
Sarah "Sally" Farrand Commissioner
Durward Humphrey Commissioner
James R. May Commissioner

COMMISSION STAFF

[Director] [Permitting & Compliance Division] [Planning & Administration Division]

A small staff carries out administrative, operational, and other functions of the Commission. As the primary instrument of the Commission, the staff carries out its responsibilities guided by the Commission's policies. The staff operates under the supervision and oversight of a Director, who is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation with the approval of the LURC Commission members. The director acts on routine permit applications delegated to staff by the Commission, and is responsible for staff recommendations to the Commission on matters that come before it.

The staff of the agency is organized into two operational divisions: Planning and Administration, and Permitting and Compliance. Planning and Administration is staffed by the Division Manager, a resource administrator, several planners and clerical staff. This division coordinates the development of overall land use policy for the jurisdiction and provides primary administrative support to the Commission and the staff. The division also directs LURC's educational efforts and frequently represents the Commission on interagency matters. The Permitting and Compliance division is staffed by the Division Manager, project analysts and compliance officers. A primary function of the division is to process and review applications for the various types of development and rezoning activities that require a permit in LURC jurisdiction. The staff also provides on-site assistance, conducts inspections, and enforces LURC regulations.Scroll down to find contact information for each of the staff members.

Commission Director

Samantha Horn Olsen
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4932
E-mail: Samantha.Horn-Olsen@maine.gov

Samantha has served as Planning Division Manager since 2008, and was appointed Acting Director on January 4, 2012. She can be contacted at the Augusta office.

Permitting and Compliance Division

David Cherry
RA
Phone: (207) 670-7492
E-mail: David.Cherry@maine.gov

David has worked as a Regional Representative for the Commission since October 2011. David is available in the Rangeley office during scheduled walk in hours or by appointment.

Rod Falla
GR
Phone: 207-695-2466 ext 2226
E-mail: Rod.Falla@maine.gov

Rod has served as a regional supervisor in the Greenville region since March 2008 and on August 22, 2011 was appointed Acting Division Manager. He is available by appointment.

Karen Bolstridge
DO
Phone: 207-941-4052
E-mail: Karen.Bolstridge@maine.gov

Karen has worked as a Regional Representative for the Commission since June 2007. Karen can be reached Monday through Friday by appointment only 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Sara Brusila
RA
Phone: 207-670-7493
E-mail: Sara.Brusila@maine.gov

Sara has served as a Regional Representative with LURC since November of 2010. She is available in the Rangeley office during scheduled walk in hours or by appointment.

Don Cote
AS
Phone: 207-435-7963 ext. 207
E-mail: Don.Cote@maine.gov

Don has served as a Compliance Investigator in the Aroostook County region since 1989.He is available in the Ashland Regional office to help you with compliance and permitting matters on Mondays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. His office hours are unscheduled during the remainder of the week.

William Galbraith
HQ
Phone: 207-287-3879
E-mail: William.Galbraith@maine.gov

Bill has worked for LURC since 1985.He is generally available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, but also makes periodic day-long visits to the agency's regional offices.

Debra Kaczowski
GR
Phone: 207-695-2466 ext. 2230
E-mail: Debra.Kaczowski@maine.gov

Debra has worked as a Regional Representative for the Commission since January 2008. Debra can be reached Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Billie J. MacLean
AS
Phone: 207-435-7963 ext. 208
E-mail: Billie.J.Maclean@maine.gov

Billie has served as the regional representative, focusing primarily on permitting, in the Ashland region since May of 1998.She is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 - 4:30 by appointment

Robert McKee
HQ
Phone: 207-287-7116
E-mail: Robert.McKee@maine.gov

Bob has served has a regional representative in the Somerset County area since 1989.He is generally available in the Augusta office by appointment on Monday and Friday. He can also be reached at the Greenville regional office Tuesday through Thursday when he makes scheduled inspections throughout the region with periodic visits to the Greenville office. Due to field requirements, his office hours are unscheduled and appointments are strongly recommended.

Marc Russell
EM
Phone: 207-746-2244
E-mail: Marc.Russell@maine.gov

Marc has been serving as a Regional Representative in the East Millinocket office since March of 2007. The East Millinocket office is open generally Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00. Scheduled walk-in service is provided on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 5:00. Marc’s office hours are subject to change during the rest of the week. Appointments are strongly recommended.

Keith Smith
GR
Phone: 207-695-2466 ext. 2233
E-mail: Keith.Smith@maine.gov

Keith has worked as a Regional Representative for the Commission since July 2005. Keith can be reached in the office Monday & Wednesdays 7:30am-4:30pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment.

Ted Wolfertz
GR
Phone: 207-695-2466 ext. 2228
E-mail: Ted.Wolfertz@maine.gov

Ted has worked as a Regional Representative for the Commission since February 2004.Ted can be reached Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Planning and Administration Division

Hugh Coxe
HQ
Phone: (207) 287-2662
E-mail: Hugh.Coxe@maine.gov

Hugh has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since January 2011. Hugh is currently the Acting Planning Division Manager as of February 2012. He is available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Tim Beaucage
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4894
E-mail: Timothy.Beaucage@maine.gov

Tim has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since the summer of 2006. He is available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Stacy Benjamin

Phone: (207) 287-4930
E-mail: Stacy.Benjamin@maine.gov

Stacy has served as an Acting Senior Planner in the Augusta office since February 10, 2012. She is available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Susan Burns
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4969
E-mail: Susan.Burns@maine.gov

Susan has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since the fall of 1993. She works part-time and is available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Sarah Giffen Carr
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4936
E-mail: Sarah.Giffen.Carr@maine.gov

Sarah has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since the fall of 2002. She is available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Ellen Jackson
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4943
E-mail: Ellen.Jackson@maine.gov

Ellen Jackson has served as a GIS Coordinator for the agency since March of 1990. She is available in the Augusta office by appointment Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Marcia Spencer-Famous
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4933
E-mail: Marcia.Spencer-Famous@maine.gov

Marcia has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since April 6, 1998. She is available in the Augusta office on Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm by appointment

Mary York
HQ
Phone: (207) 287-2631
E-mail: Mary.York@maine.gov

Mary has served as a secretary/receptionist with LURC since August 2011. Mary can be reached in the Augusta office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.