Tourism Staff Directory

• Carolann Ouellette

  Director

  Phone:

  (207) 624-7483

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Carolann.Ouellette@maine.gov

  Carolann was named director of the Maine Office of Tourism in February 2011 afer having been with the Office since 2007. Carolann is responsible for the overall operations of the Offices of Tourism and Film. She provides the strategic direction and planning for the major elements of the office’s integrated marketing programs, including Advertising, Media Relations, International Promotions, Research, Product Development and Special Promotions.

• Stephen ‘Steve’ Lyons

  Director of Marketing

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9815

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Steve.Lyons@maine.gov

  Steve joined the Office of Tourism in September 1998. Steve’s primary responsibilities include managing the Office’s advertising, media relations, web site development and research programs, and working closely with the Director of Tourism to develop tourism’s campaign strategies. He also manages the Fulfillment and Call Center operations.

• Phil Savignano

  Senior Tourism Officer

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9809

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Phil.Savignano@maine.gov

  Phil Savignano joined the Office of Tourism in July 2005. Phil’s responsibilities include working with local and regional organizations on tourism development initiatives such as festival development, and recreation-based and nature-based tourism. Phil manages the Office’s regional grant (MTMPP) program and coordinates activities with other government agencies, such as Conservation, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Agriculture and Marine Resources. Phil also oversees the operations of Maine’s visitor information centers.

• Lynn Fortin

  Secretary

  Phone:

  (207) 624-7483

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  lynn.a.fortin@maine.gov

  Lynn Fortin joined the Maine Office of Tourism in August 2008. As Secretary, Lynn provides administrative support and maintains the schedules of six Tourism and two Film staff.

• Greg Gadberry

  Project Development Officer

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9827

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  greg.gadberry@maine.gov

  Greg Gadberry has been with the State of Maine since 1996. Among his primary responsibilities are: travel show planning and coordination and arts & heritage tourism with a focus on history and heritage.

Maine Film Office Staff

• Lea Girardin

  Director

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9828

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Lea.Girardin@maine.gov

  Lea Girardin has served as Director of the Maine Film Office since 1988. Her responsibilities include marketing Maine as a site for all forms of production, from feature films to catalog shoots. Lea assists projects as the liaison between communities, other state departments and production companies. She is also active in supporting the growth of our local production industry.