Staff and Board Members

Meet the Team

Expert staff and a committed board of directors ensures the Genesis Fund meets our mission, year after year.

Our dedicated staff and board members share a deep commitment to the vision of the Genesis Fund and our work in Maine and Northern New England. We’re proud to be part of the Community Development Financial Institution movement that’s bringing transformative capital to vital community projects and entrepreneurial businesses across the United States.

Our Staff

Liza Fleming-IvesExecutive Director

Jenny RottmannDeputy Director & Chief Financial Officer

John EganSENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

John GallagherSENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Gigi Guyton-ThompsonLOAN OFFICER/PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Eileen HarkinsDEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Steven McDermottSenior Loan and Community Partnership Officer

Brianne McNallySenior Loan Officer

Erica Quin-EasterDIRECTOR OF LENDING

Jennifer Ritch-SmithLOAN ADMINISTRATOR

Elyse TiptonCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Robyn WardellSenior Program Officer

Board of Directors

President

Julie Wagoner

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending & Community Development

Bath Savings Institution

Bath, Maine

Vice President

Diane Small

Executive Director

Sanford Housing Authority

Sanford, Maine

Treasurer

Janice de Lima

Vice President, Community Reinvestment Act Officer

Norway Savings Bank

Portland, Maine

Secretary

Shima Kabirigi

Senior Director, Immigrant-Led Organizations Fund

Maine Initiatives

Portland, Maine

Denise Cilley

Associate Director

Sunrise County Economic Council

Machias, Maine

Diane Donaldson

SVP, Team Lead Southern Maine

Commercial Lending

Bangor Savings Bank

Portland, Maine

Molly Feeney

Executive Director

Homeworthy

Rockland, Maine

Laurie Miller

Executive Director

Old Town Housing Authority

Old Town, Maine

Jeff Mosley

Director, National Diverse Developers

Capital Impact Partners

Rockville, Maryland

Heidi Peterson

Director & Partner

Portland Global Advisors LLC

Portland, Maine

Betty Robinson

Emeritus Professor

University of Southern Maine

Topsham, Maine

Mike Ross

VP, Commercial Real Estate

M&T Bank

Portland, Maine