Board of Directors
Sweetser’s Board members represent a variety of professions and many have first-hand experience with children who have special needs. All are committed to our mission and actively serve as committee members, fundraisers, volunteers and advocates.
Chair: David M. Tourangeau, Falmouth
Vice Chair: Mary E. Turgeon, Saco
Secretary: Dennis Eagleson, Kennebunk
Treasurer: Robert E. Convery, Scarborough
Claudia L. Adams, Brunswick
John S. Beliveau, Falmouth
Eric S. Christensen, Scarborough
Robert M. Davis, Kennebunk
Christopher T. Emmet, Far Hills, N.J.
Erin Ehrlenbach Collins, Freeport
Keith B. Gosselin, Biddeford
Sarah S. Hardcastle, Bailey Island
Dr. Robert Lobis, Bath
Jerry Mansfield, Saco
Tammy L. O'Hare, Scarborough
Carlton D. Pendleton, Saco
Gregory R. Prince, Gorham
Meredith L. Richardson, Kittery
Melissa R. Richter, Cumberland Center
Dr. Margaret Shepp, Portland
Patricia A. Small, Scarborough
Joan V. Smith, Phippsburg
Carol G. Thorne, South Portland
Roberta M. Wright, Falmouth
William J. Zafirson, Saco
What Our Clients Are Saying
We want all of you to know how very grateful we are for your care of M--. Your entire staff deserves great credit for doing their job so well. Certainly, we know the challenges to safety and sensibility that M-- can create. Everyone needs to know that there are places where crises can be man...

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Sweetser’s 20th Annual Sold on Kids Auction Raises $86,000 - Sweetser’s 20thAnnual Sold on Kids Auction presented by Key Bank raised $86,000. The... more
Sweetser Volunteers Recognized During Annual Awards Celebration - As part of National Volunteer Week, Sweetser has acknowledged the efforts of the many... more
Sweetser Training Institute Offers Great Workshops in May - Many of the Sweetser Training Institute's May workshops still have openings. Please see the... more





