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Meet the Staff

Staff works directly with the Board, Loan Committee and Advisory Panel to carry out each of their roles and are well qualified to implement a revolving loan program in the Biddeford-Saco Area by virtue of the experience of its management in operating loan funds through CDFI, FAME,HUD/CDBG and USDA/RD.

Executive Director: William O Armitage II

Masters in Public Policy & Management - University of Southern Maine, Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service, May, 2001

       BA - Economic & Management – Beloit College, May, 1990

       Economic Development Finance Professional Certification - National Development Council, August, 1998

Mr. Armitage joined the Development Corporation in February of 1996 and is responsible for the overall management/administration and operation of the corporation and its staff; including loan program administration, portfolio management, marketing, business development, strategic planning and implementation, financial and budget management and grant administration as well as development of new finance programs.  Prior to joining the Development Corporation, Mr. Armitage was the commercial loan officer for the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council serving Lewiston and Auburn in Androscoggin County, Maine.  He has served as an instructor for the Economic Development Council of Maine and Grant Management Systems, given lectures on Economic Development Financing at the Muskie School and participated in seminars in Biddeford-Saco and York County.  Willcurrently serves as Vice President of the York County Community College Foundation board of directors and is the Past-President of the Economic Development Council of Maine.  He also serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Community Development Advisory Council, as well as other local community committees. He has also held various positions with the Retail Banking Department of Casco Northern Bank, then Bank of Boston.

Loan Officer:  Jonathan Berg

        BS – Accounting – University of Southern Maine, May 1998

Economic Development Finance Professional Certification - National Development Council, May, 2008

Mr. Berg joined BSAEDC in August of 2006 and is responsible for the daily administration and management of the corporation's loan programs, including loan analysis, loan packaging, portfolio management and administration, loan servicing.  Additional responsibilities include daily clerical and administrative support activities for the organization as well as maintaining the financial reporting of the corporation.  Prior to joining the Development Corporation, Mr. Berg was the Manager of a convenience store in Portland.  He was Previously employed as a Bank Examiner with the State of Maine and worked as a loan processor and accountant with BankNorth Group.

Office Administrator:Christina D. O'Brien

       BA - Accounting – Assumption College, May, 1990

Mrs. O'Brien joined BSAEDC in July of 2004 and is responsible for the daily administration and clerical support activities for the organization.  Prior to joining the Development Corporation, Mrs. O'Brien was the Office Administrator for a dental practice in Cape Elizabeth.  She has also held various sales and support positions in the telecommunications industry.