Matthew Nadeau
President
Matthew Nadeau is a Financial Representative with Modern Woodmen of America. A graduate of University of Maine at Presque Isle, he is currently working on his MBA at Southern New Hampshire University. He has prior experience in Hospital, Clinical, and Leadership roles. He lives in Readfield with his wife Molly and children Mallory and Maurice, where they raise chickens and sheep.
Amanda Lee
Vice President - Business After Hours committee
Amanda Lee is the Branch Manager/Residential Lender at the Jay branch of Franklin Savings Bank. She has been in the banking industry since 1999 and graduated from the University of Maine in Farmington in 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics. Amanda is an active member of the community by serving on the board of two local baseball leagues and is the current secretary for the Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Amanda resides in Wilton with her husband and two children where they operate a small goat hobby farm. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time stream side at the family’s camp in Kingfield. (Term 2023-2026)
Nicole Thomas
Secretary
Nicole Thomas is the founder and owner of the Mug & Brush Barbershop. She has been active in the Winthrop community for more than 20 years. She brings her experience and knowledge to the chamber as past president of the Winthrop PTA and the Sports Boosters. Nicole and her husband Eben live in Winthrop and have two adult children, Madelyn and Ben. She enjoys gardening and all the outdoor activities central Maine has to offer.
Ashlee Dixon
Treasurer
Ashlee Dixon is the Branch Manager at the Winthrop Branch of Kennebec Savings Bank. She has been in the banking industry since 2007 and full time with KSB since 2012. Ashlee resides in Winthrop with her husband Josh and their two children, Charlotte and Oliver. She enjoys dancing and teaches one night a week at Dance Unlimited. She also enjoys hiking and being outdoors, which Maine has plenty to explore.
Peter Cote
Board Member
Peter Cote is the owner of Peter Cote – Tax Preparer and a dedicated tax accountant at Ever.Ag. With a strong background in tax preparation and accounting, Peter has established himself as a trusted resource for clients seeking knowledgeable, accurate, and efficient tax services. He has been a resident of Winthrop for eight years, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Peter’s commitment to his community and clients makes him a valued professional in the field of tax and financial services.
Katie Doherty
Board Member
Katie has been with the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2015 as Program Director. Katie came to the Chamber with a strong resume of business operations, management & marketing experience, and a degree from Thomas College. Katie has shown exponential knowledge and charisma that the prospering Kennebec Valley needs. In addition, Katie is passionate about her community involvement and encourages more business leaders in the area.
Promoted to President & CEO in February 2017, Katie is directly responsible for the full range of Chamber activities and work programs, organizational structure, and procedures. She is also responsible for the growth and maintenance of membership and facilities management. In addition, she works closely with the Board of Directors on long-range planning and goal setting.
She sits on multiple boards and committees throughout the Kennebec Valley and State. She also is a proud board member for the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Executives. She was also a honoree for the 2022 Mainebiz Next UP 40 under 40, Maine State Chamber Executive of the year in 2022. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Katie resides in South Gardiner with her husband Chris, her two children Scarlett and Grayson, and their dog Layla. They enjoy spending time with family and friends and, in the summer months, you can find them on the golf course.
Dean Jackman
Board Member
I’m Dean Jackman, a dedicated Financial Advisor with Fourteen Forty Financial, a Financial Advisory Firm of Ameriprise Financial Services. I work with clients to identify their goals and develop a realistic path to achieving them through education and transparency. I am deeply invested in our community and its incredible support system that I have been lucky enough to experience for my entire life. I graduated from Hall-Dale High School and have since graduated from Thomas College with dual degrees in Management and Finance. I wrapped it all up in just two and a half years – a bit of a whirlwind, but totally worth it! I’m driven by a genuine love for our community and strive to educate individuals and families through financial guidance.
In addition to my professional role, I serve as a board member for both Spectrum Generations and the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. I also volunteer with the Bulldog Strong Basketball foundation, a basketball skills camp and tournament holder that raises money for those fighting cancer. The work I do with these organizations helps to propel a wide variety of community members forward in their lives both fiscally and environmentally. Being part of a small organization also allows for opportunities to support local food pantries, reducing food insecurity within our communities.
I am an active member of my community, a loving husband, and most of all a loving father, proud to raise my daughter in the community I was raised in. I’m hoping that with her here I will still have time to get out on the golf course and the lake, but who knows! Either way, I keep my friends and family at the center of my focus in everything I do. My commitment to financial wellness is matched by my love for Central Maine, making me both a trusted advisor and a dedicated member of our community.
Jackson Ladd
Board member
Jackson Ladd is a Real Estate Agent at Homestead Realty. He grew up in Winthrop and has loved being a part of this tight-knit community. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 2019 and from Thomas College in 2023. His time at WHS and Thomas College was spent being a leader on and off the athletic fields. Being a resource and trustworthy part of his community helps fulfill his passion for helping others. Prior to Homestead Realty, he worked at Dexter Enterprises in Portland for the Alfond Family, PFG North Center in Augusta, and the Augusta Country Club. (Term 2023-2026)
Catherine McHugh
Board Member
Catherine McHugh is an Attorney with Lake & Denison, LLC in Winthrop. She is a 2014 graduate of Winthrop High School where she held leadership roles both in the classroom as well as on the athletic fields, a 2018 graduate of Bates College, and a 2022 graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law. Catherine is a lifelong resident of Winthrop. She enjoys spending her free time outside exploring the various recreational opportunities that the community of Winthrop and the State of Maine has to offer.
Lonney Steeves
Board Member
Lonney Steeves began working as the director of the Winthrop Area YMCA in August 1984. During that time, he has overseen growth of the Winthrop YMCA from four to nearly 20 programs; participation has increased from 600 to over 2,000. Born in Presque Isle, Maine, Lonney received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a minor in Political Science from the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1981. He has coached several teams at Winthrop High School, including the junior varsity girls and boys basketball, soccer, and golf teams, as well as track & field. (Term 2021-2024)
Bill Stone
Board Member
Bill Stone received his doctorate from Vanderbilt University, focusing his research on career development issues. He is a National Certified Career Counselor and has worked as a high school guidance director, along with teaching at the University of Maine. He is retired from his service as President and CEO of Promising Futures, a Winthrop business where he has worked since 2000. Bill and his wife Catherine have enjoyed living in Winthrop since 2000, especially when their grandchildren visit from the mid-west. His interests include genealogy, gardening, and playing guitar with the group Stone Quarry in local restaurants. (Term 2023-2026)
Bailey Underhill
Board Member
Bailey Underhill grew up in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School in 2010. She is currently the Director of Marketing for the Maine Tourism Association. She is passionate about supporting and fostering growth within local communities and has a strong background in marketing, events, and community engagement. With almost a decade of experience in the tourism industry, she has worked extensively to promote Maine and support local businesses.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time at her family camp on Great Pond or exploring Maine with her husband, four-year-old son, and their adventurous pup.