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
Jennifer Small
Shannon Richards
Shelly R. Clark
Justin Laverriere
Ben Brennan
Paul Peck
Our Board of Directors

Seated: Guest Bev Uhlenhake, Tiffany Dembowski, Shannon Richards, Shelly R. Clark, Roxane Cole || Standing: Paul Peck, Rick Flagg, Nick Cormier, Gary Vogel, John Finegan, Ben Brennan, Matt Pitzer, Tyler Norod, Shawn McKenna, Josh Fifield, Josh Soley || Not Pictured: Theresa Hodge, Sno Barry, Mark Stasium, Matt Worthen, Gwen Hulit, Lisa Beeler, Tony Calcagni, Jason Howe, Tony Calcagni, Dick Prentice, Ron Dovich, Erik Jorgensen, Jenn Small, Justin Laverriere, Mark Schaub
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