Tourism Staff Directory

Maine Office of Tourism Staff

• Patricia Eltman

  Director

  Phone:

  (207) 624-7483

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Pat.Eltman@maine.gov

  Pat recently joined the Office of Tourism as director. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, media relations and public policy, Pat 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.

• Carolann Ouellette

  Deputy Director

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9810

  Fax:

  (207-287-8070

  Email:

  Carolann.Ouellette@maine.gov

  Carolann joined the Maine Office of Tourism in April 2007. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing office operations, managing Maine’s international tourism marketing initiatives, serving as liaison to the Maine Tourism Commission and coordinating Arts and Heritage and Creative Economy Tourism initiatives.

• 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.

• Suzanne McKechnie

  Project Development Officer

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9808

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  lynn.a.fortin@maine.gov

  Suzanne joined the Maine Office of Tourism in May 2008. She is responsible for working with the travel trade including travel agents and tour operators, and is the primary contact for the motorcoach marketing program. Suzanne also oversees the Maine Getaways packaging program and manages business and event listings on www.visitmaine.com.

• 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.

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.

• Greg Gadberry

  Assistant Director

  Phone:

  (207) 624-9827

  Fax:

  (207) 287-8070

  Email:

  Greg.Gadberry@maine.gov

  Greg Gadberry has served as Assistant Director of the Maine Film Office since 1996. Among his primary responsibilities are: planning the film office’s marketing and public relations efforts; designing and overseeing the film office’s computer resources including it’s digital-photo library and Web sites; and acting as a liaison between visiting film and TV projects and the people and businesses in Maine.