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.
Peter Cote
VICE PRESIDENT
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, Morgan, and their two children, Kay and Liam. Peter’s commitment to his community and clients makes him a valued professional in the field of tax and financial services.
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.
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.
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)