Peter Farragher
CEO
Peter, a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a BS in Education, started his Y career in 1986 as Sr. Aquatic Director and Head Swim Coach for the Beverly Regional YMCA in Beverly Massachusetts. Peter spent 12 years at Beverly serving as the Sr. Aquatic Director, Associate Executive Director for Membership & Marketing and Branch Executive Director of the Sterling Center Branch of the Beverly YMCA, now known as the North Shore YMCA. Peter has been the CEO of the Down East Family YMCA since 1998 and lives in Lamoine with his wife Nancy.
With DEFY since 1998.
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Jean Wood
Associate Executive
Jeannie was born and raised in Ellsworth. She had an early introduction to the Down East Family YMCA. Her mother, Maralyn “Pete” Turnbull, was one of the first volunteers for this Y. Jeannie began volunteering as a teenager and began employment in 1990. She has worked in almost every department at the Y.
With DEFY since 1990.
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Matt Montgomery
Marketing/Swim Coach
Matt moved to Maine from the Virgin Islands with his wife, Jessica, in 1998. He started in the Aquatics Department as an Assistant Swim Coach and Instructor. After serving for several years as the Aquatic Director, Matt moved on to Membership and Marketing. He is in charge of helping spread the news of the Y to the community. He also coaches the DEFY Dolphins Swim Team and the Master’s Swim Program.
With DEFY since 1998.
Heidi Tupper
Membership Secretary
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Bob Dyer
Maintenance
Bob came to the YMCA after many years in the restaurant business. Bob leads our maintenance department, including daytime and nighttime staff. Together they are in charge of maintaining the appearance and operation of all of our facilities and equipment.
With DEFY since 2005.
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