Empowering Responsible Development

MEREDA is Powered by Our Volunteers

MEREDA has been piloted by its dedicated volunteers for nearly 40 years, guiding responsible development and shaping Maine's real estate landscape.

Meet Our Officers

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Shannon Richards

President

Hay Runner

99 Federal St. Portland, ME 04101

207-650-3285

moc.rennuryah@nonnahs

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Shelly R. Clark

Executive Director / Board Secretary

MEREDA

6 City Center, 3rd Floor, Portland, Maine, 04101

(207) 874-0801

gro.aderem@ofni

Justin Laverriere

Treasurer

Maine Community Bank

71 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101

(207) 333-4590

knaB.eniaM@ereirrevalj

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Jennifer Small

Vice President

Malone Commercial Brokers, Inc.

5 Moulton Street, Portland, ME 04101

207-772-2422

moc.bcenolam@refinnej

Paul Peck

Vice President

Drummond & Drummond

One Monument Way

207-774-0317

moc.waldd@kcepp

Ben Brennan

Vice President

KONE Elevators

2401 Broadway, Suite 16, South Portland, ME 04106

moc.enok@nannerb.nimajneb

Our Board of Directors

Seated: Ben Brennan, Jenn Small, Shelly R. Clark, Craig Young, Jason Favreau, Shannon Richards, Gary Vogel. || Standing: Erik Jorgensen, Tiffany Dembowski, Dick Prentice, Paul Peck, Don McFadden, Kim Twitchell, Lisa Beeler, Shawn McKenna,Tony Calcagni, Bill Schad, Jason Howe, Matt Pitzer, Matt Early, Nick Cormier, Bev Uhlenhake, Josh Fifield || Not Pictured: Theresa Hodge, Mark Stasium, Matt Worthen, Tanya Emery, Josh Soley, Rick Flagg, Rebecca Greenfield, Roxane Cole, Gwen Hulit, Tyler Norod

MEREDA’s Council of Directors Emeritus

In 2003, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s Board of Directors authorized the establishment of an honorary body comprised of an exclusive group of individuals who, during their careers, have made significant contributions to both MEREDA and Maine’s Commercial Real Estate Industry.

The members of this honorary board, Council of Directors Emeritus include:

2003 Inductees

Peter Anastos, Joe Boulos, Dick McGoldrick, Steve Kasprzak, Joe Wishcamper

2010 Inductees

Tim O’Neil, Carol Epstein

2020 Inductees

Drew Swenson, Dana Totman, Renee Lewis, Larry Wold