Tourism Staff Directory
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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.
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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, web site development, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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: day-to-day web site coordination and arts & heritage tourism with a focus on history and heritage.
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Margaret Hoffman
Project Development Officer- Phone:
- (207) 624-9808
- Fax:
- (207) 287-8070
- Email:
- Margaret Hoffman@maine.gov
Margaret Hoffman joined the Office of Tourism in December 2011. Margaret is responsible for consumer travel and trade shows, Motorcoach and group travel (including meetings and destination weddings), and the office’s getaways and packaging programs. She is the liaison to CruiseMaineUSA. Margaret is also responsible for industry outreach and is available to chambers of commerce and to trade associations for educational sessions on a variety of topics.
Maine Film Office Staff
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Karen Carberry Warhola
Director- Phone:
- (207) 624-9828
- Fax:
- (207) 287-8070
- Email:
- Karen.CarberryWarhola@maine.gov
Karen's responsibilities include marketing Maine as a site for all forms of production, from feature films to catalog shoots. Karen 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.

