Foundation Board of Directors
- Matt Richards, Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, SMCC
- Dr. Kristen Miller, President, SMCC
- Judith Borelli, Board Chair, SMCC Foundation
- Ed Gilman, Board Co-Chair, SMCC Foundation
- Marty Madden, Treasurer, SMCC Foundation
- Michael Moore, Executive Committee, SMCC Foundation
- Dan Coyne, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Marie Herdan, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Sarah Coombs, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Jessica Dreves, Chair of the Nursing Department, SMCC; Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- John LeMieux, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- David Pratt, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Chris Joyce, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Gregg Frame, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Michael Neff, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Kelly McCormack, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Matt Richards
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, 天美传媒
Matt Richards has been with SMCC in several capacities since his arrival in June 2003. He currently serves as Interim Chief of Institutional Advancement and Engagement鈥攖asked with strengthening and expanding methods to engage students, alumni, and community partners while identifying opportunities to secure funding needed to support critical initiatives at the 天美传媒.
Prior to taking on this role in December of 2024, he has served as SMCC鈥檚 Director of Athletics and head men鈥檚 basketball coach when he arrived in 2003, then was given additional duties in 2016 as Associate Dean of Student Life and in 2021 became the Associate Dean of Athletics and Alumni Affairs.
Under his watch, the SeaWolves athletics program has developed into one of the most competitive small college programs in New England. Matt was appointed to the SMCC Foundation Board in 2017, where he serves on the Board鈥檚 Development Committee and oversees the annual SMCC Athletics and Foundation Golf Tournament.
Dr. Kristen Miller
President, 天美传媒
Dr. Kristen Miller currently serves as the President of 天美传媒. Prior to her presidency, she held the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs at White Mountains Community 天美传媒 (WMCC). With a proud tenure of 10 years at WMCC, Kristen contributed in successive roles within both Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. She has also been an instructor for courses at both WMCC and Plymouth State University. Before her time at WMCC, Kristen began her educational journey as a high school English Teacher at Kennett High School, accumulating over鈥�16 years of experience in education. In 2008, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English from Sonoma State University.鈥疜risten went on to earn her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of New England in 2016 and her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration from Capella University in 2020.
Kristen was raised in North Conway, New Hampshire, where she spent much of her life and where she met her husband, who had relocated there from Maine. After 13 years together, they now call Maine home鈥攔eturning to Joey鈥檚 roots and embracing the best of both mountains and the coast. Kristen lives with Joey, their 12-year-old daughter Elyse, and their two dogs, Kastle, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Rossi, a miniature dachshund.
Judith Borelli
Texas Instruments
Board Chair, SMCC Foundation
Judith Borelli is Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship at Texas Instruments, which has a longstanding relationship with SMCC and collaborates closely on its talent pipeline through the Advanced Technology Department. She has been a board member since April 2018 and Treasurer since January 2019.
A resident of South Portland, Judith is a board member of the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce. 鈥淚 love the sense of community and the partnerships that I have developed volunteering for the Foundation board in our efforts to support the students and staff of the college.鈥�
Ed Gilman
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Board Co-Chair, SMCC Foundation
Ed Gilman is the Associate Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Government Affairs at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. Ed grew up in Maine and relocated to Washington, DC to attend graduate school. It was on Capitol Hill where he launched a 16-year career in government, serving three members of Congress, two congressional committees, and the Obama Administration.
A resident of Cape Elizabeth, Ed is a board member of the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce and an active volunteer in the community.
Marty Madden
Merrill Lynch
Treasurer, SMCC Foundation
Marty Madden is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch in Portland. He grew up the youngest in a family of six boys in Chicago and moved to Maine in 2007 after marrying his wife, a native Mainer. After his relocation, Marty taught English for three years at SMCC but eventually returned to his career in finance. In 2016, Marty was honored to rejoin the SMCC family as a member of the Foundation Board. He now lives in Falmouth with his wife and four children, and he still loves to bring his family to campus to explore the forts and enjoy the beach.
Michael Moore
Tyler Technologies
Executive Committee, SMCC Foundation
Michael Moore makes software at the public safety division of Tyler Technologies. He serves on the Board of Directors of Maine Golf and enjoys volunteering at the Preble Street Resource Center. He lives in South Portland and holds a B.A. in English and American Literature from Brown University.
Dan Coyne
United Way of Southern Maine
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
At the United Way of Greater Portland, Dan Coyne oversees community impact efforts tied to the United Way鈥檚 goals around education, financial stability, and health 鈥� the building blocks of a good life. An architect of the United Way鈥檚 Thrive2027 community movement, he aligns funding, volunteerism, public policy, advocacy, and other strategies to ensure impact is made throughout Cumberland County. Before the United Way, Dan worked in the public and nonprofit sectors, including senior positions with former Congressman Tom Allen.
Dan also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mitchell Institute and the Great Schools Partnership and is a member of the Maine Community Foundation鈥檚 Cumberland County Grants Committee. Dan grew up in South Portland and is a graduate of Bowdoin 天美传媒 and the University of Maine School of Law. He lives in Scarborough with his wife.
Marie Herdan
Living Innovations
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Marie Herdan is a Community Living Coordinator with Living Innovations in Saco, Maine. Before working with Living Innovations, Marie had a career as a Montessori preschool teacher and worked in a variety of administrative support positions. She has previous fundraising experience from her volunteer experiences with the YMCA.
A graduate of Andover 天美传媒 and a current student at York County Community 天美传媒, Marie lives in Old Orchard Beach.
Sarah Coombs
Cape Elizabeth School District
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
As the Cape Elizabeth School District鈥檚 Student Pathways Coordinator, Sarah Coombs coordinates efforts to integrate multiple learning pathways and career connected education across CESD. Sarah moved into this role in 2023 after serving as CEHS鈥檚 Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator for two years. Prior to her work at CESD, Sarah coordinated regional environmental education programs for 17 years in the Greater Portland and Lake Region areas. This work included curriculum development, coordination with K-12 teachers and administration at dozens of schools, large scale event facilitation, and community partner collaboration. She is currently a member of Maine C3 (Community Coordinators Collective). A key objective of the group is to establish business partnerships that will lead to career exploration experiences such as job shadows, career talks, tours, and internships.
Sarah holds a BA in Environmental Science and Policy, with a minor in Political Science, from the University of Southern Maine, and is passionate about connecting students to meaningful relationships, learning, and skills. Originally from Rhode Island, Sarah lives in Portland and enjoys active outdoor鈥痯ursuits like paddle boarding, running, skiing, and mountain biking.
Jessica Dreves
Chair of the Nursing Department, 天美传媒
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Jessica Dreves, Chair of the Nursing Department Jessica has been a full-time instructor at SMCC since 2018 and was named Chair of the Nursing Department in June of 2022. She earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree at the University of Southern Maine (USM), her master鈥檚 degree at Saint Joseph鈥檚 天美传媒, and is currently working on completing her PhD in nursing education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jessica has worked at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) and Maine Medical Center (MMC) and is an active member of the Organization of Maine Nurse Leaders, Maine’s Nursing Action Coalition and Maine’s Nursing Education Collaborative. In addition to teaching at SMCC, she has taught at USM and the University of New England.
Jessica was awarded a Nursing Excellence award at VHC in 2012, and a Research and Innovation Award at MMC in 2017 and was recognized as SMCC Staff Member of the Year in 2020. Jessica believes that service to others is at the heart of nursing and education alike. She is passionate about uniting colleagues and students around shared values to create lasting impact.
John LeMieux
Anton/LeMieux Financial Services
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
John LeMieux is a partner in a financial firm (Anton/LeMieux Financial Services). John also has served on the Board of Trustee at Maine Central Institute and was chair of the capital campaign committee. John has also been tasked in alumni advisory roles at Lyndon State 天美传媒. John was a founding member of the Maine Collaborative Law Alliance and is founder and the board president of the Amputee Association of Maine. He was a long-time board member and officer of the Institution of Family Owned Business.
He graduated from Lyndon State 天美传媒 and earned an MS from Indiana University. John and his wife, Cindy, live in Portland and enjoy family, friends, and athletic activities of all kinds.
David Pratt
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Dave Pratt was a long-time faculty member at the college who is the connection point person to the retiree group from the SMVTI/SMTC days. He continues to be very supportive of the college with his own personal philanthropy. Recipient of last year鈥檚 LOTP Presidents Award in recognition of his remarkable dedication and service to 天美传媒 (SMCC).
鈥淒avid Pratt and 鈥楾he Old Guard鈥� have collectively devoted countless years to SMCC, both in their active roles and in retirement,鈥� SMCC President Kristen Miller said. 鈥淭heir commitment to the 天美传媒 and our students has not only stood the test of time but has also been a shining example of loyalty and service. Whether through formal positions or behind the scenes, they have consistently supported SMCC鈥檚 mission, ensuring that students are given the tools and guidance they need to succeed.鈥�
Pratt, a longtime instructor, advisor, and SeaWolves cheerleader, regularly gathers with SMCC retirees to reminisce and support the 天美传媒 in any way they can.
Chris Joyce
Texas Instruments
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Chris Joyce retired after a 41-year career in semiconductor technology development and factory management here in South Portland with Texas Instruments. He fostered a relationship with SMCC and TI that strengthened the talent pipeline of SMCC graduates entering technical career paths.
Chris and his wife Becky live in Yarmouth with 3 children and 8 grandchildren, all living nearby. Chris stays involved in the local community organizations, in particular, SailMaine of Portland, the Island Association of Yarmouth and Portland Yacht Club. Chris graduated from the University of Maine with a BS in Engineering Physics.
Gregg Frame
Taylor, McCormack and Frame, LLC
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Gregg Frame is a founding member of Taylor, McCormack and Frame, LLC, focusing his practice in the area of labor and employment law, business development, civil litigation, and mediation. Mr. Frame graduated from Waterville High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and obtained a B.A. in History from Dartmouth 天美传媒, where he was a four-year starter, captain, and All-Ivy League basketball player. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law, where he was a research editor of the Maine Law Review, and a legal writing and research instructor. Mr. Frame was twice awarded the Justice Glassman Scholarship for academic achievement while in law school.
Prior to earning his J.D., he spent five years as a teacher and coach, and also worked as an intern at The White House. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and has served on national American Bar Association boards. Gregg was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame as a Scholar Athlete and the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame, is a Founding Member and President of the Cape Basketball Association, and is a Board Member of the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation and a Corporator of the Boy鈥檚 and Girl鈥檚 Clubs of Southern Maine. Gregg lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife Jill (a counselor) and his children Lillian and Jake. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, reading, hiking and traveling in Maine and beyond.
Michael Neff
Managing Director at R.M. Davis
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Michael was recently promoted to Managing Director at R.M. Davis, where he works closely with clients to align their assets, liabilities, and financial decisions. As a client advisor, he helps individuals and families identify financial opportunities while managing unique financial risks through comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies. Prior to joining R.M. Davis, Michael built an extensive career in banking and wealth management. He held Branch Manager and Portfolio Management roles with KeyBank in Cape Elizabeth and Key Private Bank in Portland before advancing into wealth management positions at Camden National Bank and People’s United Bank.
A dedicated community volunteer, Michael has served on a number of local non-profit boards throughout the years. He is currently on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and Treasurer for Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also a board and finance committee member of the Center for Grieving Children and volunteer soccer coach for the South Portland Strikers.
Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Canisius University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He lives in South Portland with his wife and three children and enjoys running and exploring Maine in his free time.
Kelly McCormack
Director of Events & Programming at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Kelly McCormack (she/her) is the Director of Events & Programming at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she leads the planning and implementation of more than 70 events annually, stewards corporate relationships, and manages event communications.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Kelly served as Director of Marketing at the Center for Grieving Children and spent seven years at the Maine Association of Nonprofits, supporting and promoting Maine鈥檚 nonprofit sector. Her career in events, marketing, and philanthropy has also included roles with organizations on the West Coast.
Kelly resides in South Portland and is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire.
Support the SMCC Foundation
The SMCC Foundation* supports the mission of the 天美传媒 by building community relationships and expanding access to educational resources. This enables enhanced academic programs, campus revitalization, and scholarship funding.
*The SMCC Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization.
Contact Us:
SMCC Foundation Office: Advancement & Engagement Manager Hayley Holzhacker, 207-741-5548
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement Matt Richards, 207-741-5927
smccfoundation@mainecc.edu