MRRA is very fortunate to have such an intelligent, thoughtful and experienced Board of Trustees. This Governor-appointed Board is truly one of MRRA’s most valuable assets.
Board of Trustees
- Rita Armstrong
- John Crasnick (Treasurer)
- Jay Astle
- David Lenna
- Deborah Johnson – Maine DECD
- Herman ‘Nick’ Nichols (Vice Chair)
- Barry Woods (Chair)
- Barry Valentine (Secretary)
- Linda Smith
- Monique Cornett
- Marko Melendy
Committee Structure
Executive Committee
Primary Issues: Board of Trustees, government relations, personnel, legal, marketing, community and public relations, policies
Committee members: Nick Nichols (Vice Chair), John Crasnick, Rita Armstrong, Barry Valentine, Barry Woods (Chair)
Staff lead: Daniel B. Stevenson
Time: Meets first Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m.
Redevelopment Committee
Primary Issues: Property leases/sales, property divisions, maintenance, security, housing, property transfers, airport operations, utilities strategy, utility admin., structures, REC Feasibility Study, environmental Issues
Committee members: To Be Elected Q1 2026
Staff lead: Ashley Rand
Time: Meets third Tuesday of every other month at 4 p.m.
Finance Committee
Primary Issues: Budget, audit, financial operations
Staff lead: Heather Neal
Committee Members: Nick Nichols, Rita Armstrong, John Crasnick, Barry Woods
Time: Meets third Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.