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: Mary E. Turgeon, Scarborough
Vice Chair: John S. Beliveau, Falmouth
Secretary: Dennis Eagleson, Kennebunk
Treasurer: Robert E. Convery, Scarborough
Claudia L. Adams, Brunswick
John S. Beliveau, Falmouth
Eric S. Christensen, Scarborough
Robert Convery, Scarborough
Robert M. Davis, Kennebunk
Dennis Eagleson, Sanford
Erin Ehrlenbach-Collins, Freeport
Christopher T. Emmet, Far Hills, N.J.
Sarah S. Hardcastle, Bailey Island
Dr. Robert Lobis, Bath
Jerry Mansfield, Saco
Tammy L. O'Hare, Scarborough
Rev. Elaine Peresluha, Kittery Point
Carlton D. Pendleton, Saco
Charles Petersen, Kennebunk
Gregory R. Prince, Gorham
Meredith L. Richardson, Kittery
Melissa R. Richter, Cumberland Center
Dr. Margaret Shepp, Portland
Patricia A. Small, Scarborough
Carol G. Thorne, South Portland
Mary E. Turgeon, Scarborough
Douglas Willett, Saco
William J. Zafirson, Saco
What Our Clients Are Saying
You guys changed my life. I will always remember my time at Sweetser. I lived in Portland Cottage in Saco and Bob Gauthier was the best male role model I have ever had. ~ Mike B.

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