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:

E. Bart Harvey, III - Chair
Stephen W. Wight - Co-Chair
Gwen Hilton Commissioner
Rebecca Kurtz Commissioner
Edward B. Laverty Commissioner
James A. Nadeau Commissioner
Steve Schaefer 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

Catherine M. Carroll
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4930
E-mail: Catherine.M.Carroll@maine.gov

Catherine has served as Director since 2003 and has worked for the Commission since 1988. She can be contacted at the Augusta office Monday through Friday.

Permitting and Compliance Division

Scott Rollins
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4935
E-mail: Scott.Rollins@maine.gov

Scott has served as the Manager of the Permitting & Compliance Division since January of 2004.Scott is available by appointment and can be reached at the Augusta Office Monday through Friday.

Rod Falla
GS
Phone: 207-695-2466
E-mail: rod.falla@maine.gov

Rod has served as a regional supervisor in the Greenville region since March 2008. He is available by appointments.

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.

Don Cote
AS
Phone: 207-435-7963
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.

Darian Higgins
RA
Phone: 207-864-5064
E-mail: darian.higgins@maine.gov

Darian has served as a Regional Representative with LURC since the July 2007. He is available in the Rangeley office during scheduled walk in hours, Wed 9:00AM to 4:00PM, or by appointment.

Ian Hubbard
RA
Phone: 207-864-5064
E-mail: ian.hubbard@maine.gov

Ian has served as a Regional Representative with LURC since the November 2007. He is available in the Rangeley office during scheduled walk in hours, Wed 9:00AM to 4:00PM, or by appointment.

Debra Kaczowski
GS
Phone: 207-695-2466 (ext. 2226)
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 8:30 - 5:00 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
GP
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.

Erle Townsend
RA
Phone: 207-864-5064
E-mail: erle.townsend@maine.gov

Erle has served as a Regional Representative with LURC since the fall of 2006.He is available in the Rangeley office during scheduled walk in hours or by appointment.

Ted Wolfertz
GP
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

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

Samantha has served as manager of the Planning Division since November 17, 2008. Samantha is available in the Augusta office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment.

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.

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.

Katachi Clark
HQ
Phone: (207) 287-2633
E-mail: Katachi.A.Clark@maine.gov

Sarah E. Giffen
HQ
Phone: 207-287-4936
E-mail: Sarah.Giffen@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 1989. She is available in the Augusta office by appointment Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Jeannine Lapointe
HQ
Phone: 207-287-2631
E-mail: Jeannine.Lapointe@maine.gov

Jeannine has served as a secretary/receptionist with LURC since the fall of 1986. Jeannine can be reached in the Augusta office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Diana McKenzie
HQ
Phone: 207-287-6069
E-mail: Diana.M.McKenzie@maine.gov

Agnieszka A. Pinette
HQ
Phone: 207-287-8786
E-mail: Agnieszka.Pinette@maine.gov

Aga has served as a land use planner in the Augusta office since the summer of 2001.She is available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Rebecca Renaud
HQ
Phone: 207-287-6977
E-mail: Rebecca.L.Renaud@maine.gov

Rebecca has served as a secretary/receptionist with LURC since February 2008. Rebecca can be reached in the Augusta office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

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