About
The Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE) provides a forum where chamber executives meet to share ideas, network with peers, and build partnerships with other chambers of commerce across Maine. Members gain access to educational opportunities designed specifically for the needs of Maine’s chamber of commerce executives through two yearly conferences, typically in the Spring and Fall.
For decades, the Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has been a leader in promoting personal development and professionalism within the field of chamber of commerce management. The association has provided job-related educational programs for chamber presidents, executive directors, and members of the boards of directors of local chambers. This has occurred in group settings and through individual visits to specific chamber locations.
In addition, MACCE encourages professional development and offers scholarships to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organizational Management. Through the organization, members gain access to other professional opportunities designed specifically for the needs of chamber of commerce executives.
MACCE works closely with the Maine chamber community to ensure new chamber leaders can easily engage with peers; that local chambers collaborate so as not to “reinvent the wheel;” and in offering technical support when appropriate to local chambers.
MACCE Executive Committee & Officers
Jessie Perkins
President
Bethel Area Chamber of Chamber
jessie@bethelmaine.com
Tom Peaco
Vice President
Penobscot Bay Chamber of Chamber
tom@penbaychamber.com
Deb Neuman
Treasurer
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
deb@bangorregionchamber.com
Katie Doherty
Secretary
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
kld@kennebecvalleychamber.com
Cory King
Immediate Past President
Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber
executivedirector@midcoastmaine.com
Eleanor Vadenais
Wells Chamber of Commerce
eleanor@wellschamber.org
Cheryl Dickson
River Valley Chamber of Commerce
info@rivervalleychamber.com
Steve Ryan
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
director@belfastmaine.org
Denise Buzzelli
Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce
exdir@piscataquischamber.com
Jason Gayne
Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce
exdir@skowheganareachamber.com
Quincy Hentzel
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
qhentzel@portlandregion.com
Gretchen Wilson
Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
gwilson@ellsworthchamber.org
LaNiece Sirois
Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce
lsirois@centralaroostookchamber.com